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Power Windows*J94A2012
Right front window
Right rear window
Left front window
Left rear window
Power Window Master Control
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for the power windows to
operate.
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Open Close
Windows may be opened or closed by
the power window master control
switches on the driver ’s door. Also,
each door has a switch to open and
close its window.
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One-Touch Power Window
(Driver ’s Window Only)
When the switch is pressed firmly, the
window will move to its fully open
position. To stop the window partway,
lift the switch.
Lift the switch continually to close the
window all the way.
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Immobilizer System*If the engine is started without the
proper key, the immobilizer system
will cause the engine to stall, thereby
helping to prevent the theft of your
vehicle.
If the system is working properly, the
warning light will come on when the
ignition switch is turned to the START
position. The light will go out when
the engine starts.
If the light flashes rapidly, fails to
come on, or comes on and stays on, it
indicates a system malfunction. If any
of these occur, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION
!
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user ’s
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTEThis device complies with part 15
of the FCC Rules and with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference
received, including interference
that may cause undesired
operation. (Outside transmissions
may momentarily interfere with
the device’ s operation.)
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Knowing Your Mazda3-24immediately after it starts.NOTEIf the warning light comes on and
stays on when the ignition is
turned to the ON position, the
engine will not start.Maintenance
If you have a problem with the
immobilizer system or the key, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE• The keys carry a unique
electronic code. For this reason,
and to assure your safety,
replacement keys require some
waiting time to obtain. They are
only available through an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
• Always keep a replacement
key, in case one is lost. If a key
is lost, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
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•If you lose a key, an Authorized
Mazda Dealer will reset the
electronic codes of your
remaining keys and the
immobilizer system. Starting
the vehicle with a key that has
not been reset is not possible.
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NOTEThe alarm will activate about 15
seconds after a door has been
opened. The indicator light flashes
rapidly for about 15 seconds.
096-5A1E
What it does:
• The horn sounds intermittently and
the hazard warning lights and
headlights flash.
Q096–6HE
• The alarm continues for about 3
minutes, then stops. When it is triggered, the warning
lights and horn will activate. They will
shut off when:
•
The doors are unlocked with the
keyless entry system transmitter.
• The trunk lid is opened with the
key or the keyless entry system
transmitter.
• The ignition is turned to the ON
position.
096-8AE
How to Arm the System
1. Remove the ignition key.
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2. Close the hood and the trunk lid.
Then close the doors and press the
LOCK button on the keyless entry
system transmitter
096-10BE
NOTELocking the doors with a key will
not arm the system.
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key into the ignition and turn it to the
ON position. If it takes longer than 15
seconds the alarm will sound.
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NOTEThe trunk lid can be opened with
the key or the keyless entry system
transmitter even when the system
is armed. The alarm will not come
on and the system will remain
armed.
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To Stop the Warning Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off by
opening the trunk with the key or
pressing the UNLOCK button or the
button on the keyless entry system
transmitter. If the transmitter doesn’ t
work, put the key into the ignition and
turn it to the ON position.
096-17AE
NOTEIf you have any problem with the
theft-deterrent system, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
096-18AE
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(J18T2024) Theft-Deterrent Labels
Labels indicating that your vehicle is
equipped with a Theft-Deterrent
System are in the glove box.
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J94A2055
Mirror adjusting switch
Power control mirror
The ignition switch must be in the
ACC or ON position. To adjust:
1. Rotate the mirror adjusting switch
to the left or right to choose the
mirror.
2. Depress the switch in the appropriate direction.
After adjusting the mirror, lock the
control by rotating the switch to the
middle position.
023-6BE
J94A4036
Mirror defroster*
To turn on the mirror defroster, turn
the ignition on and push the rear
window defroster switch (page 5-49).
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WARNING
!
Blocked View:Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks can be dangerous. It
can block your view in the
rearview mirror, which might
cause you to hit another car when
changing lanes. Don’t stack
things higher than the seatbacks.
024-1M2E
Sunroof*
Slide switch
Tilt switch
J25A2049
Sunroof Operation
The sunroof can be opened or closed
only when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Close Open
J25A2090To open to any position, press the rear
of the slide switch located on the right
of the overhead console.
To close, press the front of the slide
switch.
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The sunshade opens automatically
when the sunroof is opened, but must
be closed by hand.
024-6A1E
CAUTION
!
The sunshade doesn’t tilt. To avoid
damaging the sunshade, don’ t push
up on it.
025-1AE
Interior Light
DOOR
OFF ON
J94A2060_aOFF
—Light off
DOOR —Light on when a door is
open
ON —Light on
025-2IE
NOTEWhen the switch is in the DOOR
position, the interior light comes
on for:
• about 30 seconds when the
driver ’s door is unlocked by the
transmitter or the door lock
switch and the ignition key is
removed.
• about 15 seconds after the key
is removed from the ignition.
The light also goes out when:
• the ignition is turned to the
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