Mazda 3 Owners Manual: To Turn Off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off using any one of the following methods:
- Pressing the unlock button on the transmitter.
- Switching the ignition ON.
- (With the advanced keyless function)
- Pressing a request switch on the doors.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice.
NOTE When the doors are unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter while the theft-deterrent system is turned off, the hazard warning lights will flash twice to indicate that the system is turned off.
To Stop the Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off using any one of the following methods:
- Pressing the unlock button on the transmitter.
- Starting the engine with the push button start.
- (With the advanced keyless function)
- Pressing a request switch on the doors.
- Pressing the electric liftgate/trunk lid opener while the key is being carried.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice.
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 ...
Theft-Deterrent Labels
A label indicating that your vehicle is
equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is
in the glove compartment.
Mazda recommends that you affix it to the
lower rear corner of a front door window ...
Other materials:
Down Switch Inspection [Fw6 A EL]
Continuity Inspection
NOTE:
The down switch is built into the selector lever component.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the console..
4. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
5. Verify that the continuity betw ...
Locking, Unlocking with Request
Switch (With the advanced keyless
function)
All doors and the liftgate can be locked/
unlocked by pressing the request switch
on the front doors while the key is being
carried.
(5–door)
The request switch on the liftgate can only
be used to lock all doors and the liftgate.
Front doors
Liftgate (5-door Lock only)
To lock
To ...
Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the column bearing for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the measurement of the steering shaft indicated in the figure
is as specified.
If not within the specification replace the steering shaft component.
Steering shaft length
315—320 mm {12.41—1 ...
