Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Key Removed from Vehicle Warning Beep

Vehicles with advanced keyless function

If the key is taken out of the vehicle while the ignition is not switched OFF and all the doors are closed, the beep which sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard 6 times, the beep which sounds inside the vehicle will be heard 6 times, and the KEY warning light (red) in the instrument cluster flashes continuously to notify the driver that the ignition has not been switched OFF.

Vehicles without advanced keyless function

If the key is taken out of the vehicle while the ignition is not switched OFF and all the doors are closed, a beep will be heard in the cabin 6 times and the KEY warning light (red) in the instrument cluster turns on continuously to notify the driver that the ignition has not been switched OFF.

NOTE Because the key utilizes low-intensity radio waves, the Key Removed From Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is carried together with a metal object or it is placed in a poor signal reception area.

Request Switch Inoperable Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function)

If the request switch is pressed with the door open or ajar, or the ignition is not switched OFF with a key being carried, a beep will be heard outside for about 2 seconds to notify the driver that the door or liftgate/trunk lid cannot be locked

Key Left-in-luggage Compartment Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function)

If the key is left in the luggage compartment/trunk with all the doors locked and the liftgate/trunk lid closed, a beep will be heard outside for about 10 seconds to notify the driver that the key is in the luggage compartment/trunk. In this case, take out the key by pressing the electric liftgate/trunk lid opener and opening the liftgate/trunk lid. The key taken out of the luggage compartment/ trunk may not operate because its functions have been temporarily stopped.

To restore the key's functions, perform the applicable procedure .

Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function)

If all the doors and luggage compartment/ trunk are locked using another key while the key is left in the cabin, the beep which sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard for about 10 seconds to notify the driver that the key is in the cabin. In this case, take out the key by opening the door. A key taken out of the vehicle using this method may not operate because its functions have been temporarily stopped.

To restore the key's functions, perform the applicable procedure .

i-ELOOP Warning Beep *

The beep will activate if you attempt to drive the vehicle under the following conditions.

• The i-ELOOP indicator light is flashing green.
• “i-ELOOP Charging” is indicated in the center display (Type B audio).

The beep will stop when the vehicle is stopped. Make sure the indicator light is no longer illuminated and the message is no longer displayed before driving the vehicle.

Tire Inflation Pressure Warning Beep *

The warning beep sound will be heard for about 3 seconds when there is any abnormality in tire inflation pressures .

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Sound *

While the system is operating, if the system determines that the vehicle may depart from the lane, it sounds a warning sound.

NOTE

• The volume of the LDWS warning sound can be changed.

  Refer to Personalization Features on .

• The type of the LDWS warning sound can be changed.

  Refer to Personalization Features on

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System Warning Beep *

Driving forward

The warning beep operates when the turn signal lever is operated to the side where the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light is illuminated.

NOTE A personalized function is available to change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep sound volume.

Refer to Personalization Features on .

Reversing

If a moving object such as a vehicle or two-wheeled vehicle approaches on the left or right from behind your vehicle, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning sound is activated.

Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) System Warnings *

The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system warnings notify the driver of system malfunctions and cautions on use when required.

Check based on the beep sound.

Collision warning *

If there is the possibility of a collision with a vehicle ahead, the beep sounds continuously and a warning is indicated in the display.

Power Steering Warning Buzzer

If the power steering system has a malfunction, the power steering malfunction light turns on or flashes and the buzzer operates at the same time.

Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on .

Over Rev. Buzzer *

The buzzer sounds to notify the driver if the engine speed is about to exceed the permissible engine speed.