Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the hazard warning lights flash for about 30 seconds when the system is triggered by any one of the following:
- Unlocking a door with the key, door lock switch, or an inside door-lock knob.
- Forcing open a door, the hood or the liftgate/trunk lid.
- Opening the hood by operating the hood release handle.
- Switching the ignition ON without using the push button start.
If the system is triggered again, the lights and horn will activate until the driver's door is unlocked with the transmitter.
(With advanced key)
The lights and horn can also be deactivated by pressing the request switch on a door.
NOTE If the battery goes dead while the theftdeterrent system is armed, the horn will activate and the hazard warning lights will flash when the battery is charged or replaced.
Theft-Deterrent System
If the theft deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle,
which could result in the vehicle or its
contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormali ...
How to Arm the System
Close the windows and the moonroof *
securely.
Switch the ignition OFF.
Make sure the hood, the doors, and the
liftgate/trunk lid are closed.
Press the lock button on the transmitter
or ...
Other materials:
Sunroof Unit Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
If the sunshade is forced close while the sunroof is open, the sunshade could
be damaged.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto l ...
Brake Fluid Level Sensor Inspection
1. Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector from the master cylinder.
2. Inspect for continuity according to fluid level between the brake fluid level
sensor terminals.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the reserve tank.
...
Rear Door Child Safety Locks
These locks are intended to help prevent
children from accidentally opening the
rear doors. Use them on both rear doors
whenever a child rides in the rear seat of
the vehicle.
If you slide the child safety lock to the
lock position before closing that door, the
door cannot be opened from th ...
