Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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 abnormality by sounding the horn and flashing the hazard warning lights.
The system will not function unless it's properly armed. So when you leave the vehicle, follow the arming procedure correctly.
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system allows the
engine to start only with a key the system
recognizes.
If someone attempts to start the engine
with an unrecognized key, the engine
will not start, thereby hel ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Knock Sensor (Ks) Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Resistance Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the KS connector.
4. Measure the resistance between KS terminals A and B.
If not as specified, replace the KS..
Specification
Approx. 4.87 megohms [normal tem ...
Forced Ignition On [With Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System]
NOTE:
In order to perform a forced ignition ON, the M-MDS (IDS) is necessary. If
the servicing is being done outside of an Authorized Mazda dealership, contact
an Authorized Mazda dealership for instructions.
The forced ignition ON procedure forces a power supply to each part w ...
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than
56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow
anyone to stand behind a wheel when
pushing the vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the
wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tire could overheat and
explode. This could c ...
