2024 MAZDA CX90 hood open

Hybrid System WarningLight
The light turns on if the hybrid system
has a problem or a short circuit.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Do not open the hood.
If you touch something in the engine
compartment, it could lead to an
electrical shock resulting in an
accident.
CAUTION
If it turns on while driving, stopping
the hybrid system will prevent the
hybrid system from starting again.
Remaining High VoltageBattery Power Warning Light
The light turns on/flashes when the
remaining charge of the high voltage
battery is low.
In addition, when the light turns on/
flashes, a warning sound is activated.
Charge the battery as soon as possible.
What to Do in Case of Emergency
Warning/Indicator Light Turns On
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Door-ajar Warning Light/Liftgate-open Warning Light/Hood-open
Warning Light
The light turns on if any door/liftgate/
hood is not closed securely.
Close the door/liftgate/hood securely.
KEY Indicator Light(Green) (Flashing)
The light flashes if the battery power of
the key is low when the vehicle power
is switched from ON to OFF.
Replace the key battery.
What to Do in Case of Emergency
Warning/Indicator Light Turns On
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Checking the Inspection Locations and InspectionItems
1. Lead-acid battery
2. Engine oil
3. Brake fluid
4. Coolant
5. Windshield washer fluid

Opening the engine cover
1. Open the hood (page 4-27).
2.
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Engine Compartment Inspection
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3.
4.
5.
CAUTION
Remove the strap when opening/closing the hood. If the hood is opened/closed
while the strap is engaged, the strap or hook may be damaged.
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Engine Compartment Inspection
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Inspecting BodyLubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks,
should be lubricated each time the
engine oil is changed. Use a
non-freezing lubricant on locks during
cold weather.

Make sure the hood's secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Engine Compartment Inspection
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Exterior Maintenance
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the
brake performance returns to normal.
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
affected.
CAUTION
Before lifting the windshield wiper
blades off the windshield, always
follow the procedure for moving the
windshield wiper blades. Otherwise,
a wiper blade, wiper arm, or the
hood could be damaged.
Refer to the Replacing Windshield
Wiper Blade Rubbers section (page
9-23) for the procedure on how to
move the windshield wiper blades to
the service position.
 When the vehicle power is switched
ON and the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position, the windshield
wipers may operate automatically in
the following cases:
The area of the windshield above the
rain sensor is touched or wiped with
a cloth.
The windshield or the rain sensor
area in the cabin is hit.
When the vehicle power is switched
ON and the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position, do not touch the
windshield or the windshield wipers
Otherwise, the windshield wipers
will operate automatically which
could catch your fingers or damage
the windshield wipers.
When removing ice or snow, or
cleaning the windshield, always
make sure the wiper lever is in the
OFF position.
 Do not spray water in the engine
compartment. Otherwise, it could
result in engine-starting problems or
damage to electrical parts.
 When washing and waxing the
vehicle, be careful not to apply
excessive force to any single area of
the vehicle roof. Otherwise, you
could dent the vehicle.
 Make sure that the fuel-filler lid is
closed and lock the doors.
Otherwise, the fuel-filler lid may be
forcefully opened by water pressure
causing damage to the vehicle or
fuel-filler lid.
 (Vehicles with hands-free liftgate)
When washing or waxing the vehicle,
turn off the hands-free liftgate using
the Mazda Connect or do not bring
the transmitter into the area around
the liftgate. Otherwise, the liftgate
could open unexpectedly resulting in
an accident. Refer to Power Liftgate
section (page 4-21).
 Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or
anodized aluminum parts. This may
damage the protective coating; also,
cleaners and detergents may discolor
or deteriorate the paint.
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Exterior Maintenance
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