2012 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

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To unlock
Driver's door request switch
To unlock the driver's door, press the
request switch. A beep sound will be
heard twice and the hazard warning lights
will flash twice.
To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press
the request switch again within 5 seconds
and two more beep sounds will be heard.
Front passenger door request switch
To unlock the doors and the liftgate, press
the request switch. A beep sound will be
heard twice and the hazard warning lights
will flash twice.
NOTE
lConfirm that all doors and the liftgate are
securely locked.
lAll doors and the liftgate cannot be locked
when any door or the liftgate is open.
lA beep sound is heard for confirmation
when the doors and the liftgate are locked/
unlocked using the request switch. If you
prefer, the beep sound can be turned off
(page 10-12).
lThe system can be set to unlock all doors by
performing a single operation.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-12.
lThe setting can be changed so that the
doors and the liftgate are locked
automatically without pressing the request
switch (page 10-12).
(Auto-lock function)
A beep sound is heard when all doors and
the liftgate are closed while the advanced
key is being carried. All doors and the
liftgate are locked automatically after about
3 seconds when the advanced key is out of
the operational range. Also, the hazard
warning lights flash once. (Even if the
driver is in the operational range, all doors
and the liftgate are locked automatically
after about 30 seconds.)
If you are out of the operational range
before the doors and the liftgate are
completely closed or another advanced key
is left in the vehicle, the auto-lock function
will not work. Always make sure that all
doors and the liftgate are closed and locked
before leaving the vehicle.
l(Auto re-lock function)
After unlocking all doors and the liftgate by
pressing the request switch, all doors and
the liftgate will automatically lock if any of
the following operations are not performed
within about 30 seconds. If your vehicle has
a theft-deterrent system, the hazard
warning lights will flash for confirmation.
lA door or the liftgate/trunk lid is opened.lThe auxiliary key is inserted into the key
slot.
lThe push button start is in any position
except off.
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qOpening the Liftgate/Trunk Lid
A locked liftgate/trunk lid can also be
opened while the advanced key is being
carried.
5 Door
Grasp the lower end of the liftgate, press
the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate,
and then raise the liftgate when the latch
releases.
Electric liftgate
opener
NOTE
When the liftgate is unlocked by pressing the
electric liftgate opener button, the liftgate
raises slightly to allow it to be opened. If the
liftgate is not operated for a certain period of
time after the electric liftgate opener button
has been pressed, the liftgate cannot be raised
any more from its slightly raised position.
Press the electric liftgate opener button again
to fully open the liftgate. To close the liftgate
from its slightly raised position, open it first by
pressing the electric liftgate opener button and
wait for 1 second or longer, then close it.
The door-ajar warning light will illuminate if
the liftgate is not fully closed.
4 Door
Raise the trunk lid by pressing the electric
trunk lid opener on trunk lid.
Electric trunk
lid opener
While the ignition is switched ON, the
liftgate/trunk lid can be opened only when
the vehicle is stopped with the parking
brake applied (manual transaxle), or with
the selector lever in the P position
(automatic transaxle).
NOTE
When using the advanced keyless function to
open the liftgate/trunk lid, it may require a few
seconds for the liftgate/trunk lid to unlock after
the electric liftgate/trunk lid opener is pressed.
The liftgate/trunk lid can be closed when
the doors are locked with the advanced
key left in the vehicle. However, to
prevent leaving the advanced key in the
vehicle, the liftgate/trunk lid can be
opened by pressing the electric liftgate/
trunk lid opener.
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qStarting the Engine
Locked steering wheel
If the electronic steering lock warning
light is flashing and the beep sound is
heard, this indicates that the steering
wheel is not unlocked. To unlock the
steering wheel, move the steering wheel
left and right while pressing the push
button start.
Ignition positions
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.
Indicator light
Indicator
light (ACC)
Indicator
light (ON)
NOTElThe order in which the ignition is switched
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-12.
lThe engine starts by pressing the push
button start while depressing the clutch
pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake
pedal (automatic transaxle). To switch the
ignition position, press the push button start
without depressing the pedal.
lDo not leave the ignition switched ON
while the engine is not running. Doing so
could result in the battery going dead. If the
ignition is left in ACC (For automatic
transaxle, the shift lever is in the P position,
and the ignition is in ACC), the ignition
switches off automatically after one hour.
The setting can be changed to not switch
the ignition off automatically.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-12.
Off
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start
indicator lights (ACC and ON) also turn
off.
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WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the shift lever is
in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st gear
or R (manual transaxle):Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the ignition off, setting the
parking brake, and shifting the shift
lever to P (automatic transaxle) or to
1st gear or R (manual transaxle) is
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could
result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to
leave the vehicle for even a short
period, it is important to switch the
ignition off, as leaving it in another
position will disable some of the
vehicle's security systems and run the
battery down.
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (ACC) illuminates.
In addition, for vehicles equipped with the
steering column lock function, the
steering wheel unlocks.
NOTE
The advanced keyless entry system does not
function while the push button start has been
pressed to ACC, and the doors will not lock/
unlock even if they have been locked manually.
ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(ON) turns off. (The indicator light (ON)
illuminates when the ignition is switched
ON and the engine is not running.)
The warning lights (except brakes) should
be inspected before the engine is started
(page 5-47).
Starting the engine
NOTE
lThe advanced key must be carried because
the advanced key carries an immobilizer
chip that must communicate with the engine
controls at short range.
lThe engine can be started when the push
button start is pressed from off, ACC, or
ON.
1. Make sure you are carrying the advanced key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely
started.
5. (Manual transaxle)
Continue to press the clutch pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started.
(Automatic transaxle)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
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NOTE
(Manual transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal
is not depressed sufficiently.
(Automatic transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the shift lever is
not in P or N and the brake pedal is not
depressed sufficiently.
6. Verify that the KEY indicator light(green) in the instrument cluster and
the push button start indicator light
(green) illuminate. If the KEY indicator
light (green) does not illuminate, make
sure that the advanced key is being
carried. If the KEY indicator light
(green) does not illuminate while the
advanced key is being carried, you may
have to use the auxiliary key to start
the engine instead (page 3-24).
CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, and the push button
start indicator light (red) illuminates,
this could indicate a problem with
the engine starting system and the
inability to start the engine or switch
the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE
lUnder the following conditions, the KEY
warning light (red) flashes to inform the
driver that the push button start will not
switch to ACC even if it is pressed from off.
lThe advanced key battery is dead.lThe advanced key is out of operational
range.
lThe advanced key is placed in areas
where it is difficult for the system to
detect the signal (page 3-7).
lA key from another manufacturer similar
to the advanced key is in the operational
range.
l(Forced engine starting method)
If the KEY warning light (red) and the push
button start indicator light (red) illuminate
when the clutch pedal (manual transaxle)
or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) is
depressed to start the engine, the engine
may not start using these methods. Have
your vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. If this
occurs, the engine can be force-started.
Press and hold the push button start until
the engine starts. Other procedures
necessary for starting the engine such as
having the advanced key in the cabin, and
depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle) are required.
lWhen the engine is force-started, the key
warning light (red) remains illuminated and
the key indicator light (green) does not
illuminate.
7. Press the push button start after both
the KEY indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster and the push button
start indicator light (green) illuminate.
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NOTElAfter starting the engine, the push button
start indicator lights (ACC and ON) turn
off and the ignition is in the ON position.
lAfter pressing the push button start and
before the engine starts, the operation
sound of the fuel pump motor from near the
fuel tank can be heard, however, this does
not indicate a malfunction.
8. After starting the engine, let it idle forabout ten seconds.
NOTE
lWhether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without the use of the
accelerator.
lIf the engine does not start the first time,
refer to Starting a Flooded Engine under
Emergency Starting. If the engine still does
not start, have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-18).
Starting the engine using the auxiliary
key
If the engine cannot be started for reasons
such as the advanced key battery is dead,
the engine can be started using the
auxiliary key.
1. Slide the auxiliary key out from the bottom of the advanced key.
2. Use the auxiliary key to remove the key slot cover.
3. Depress the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle) until the ring around the key
slot starts flashing. 4. Insert the auxiliary key into the slot
while it is flashing, but DO NOT
TURN THE AUXILIARY KEY IN
THE SLOT.
CAUTION
After inserting the auxiliary key, do
not attempt to turn it in the key slot.
It could damage the vehicle or the
auxiliary key.
5. Press the push button start to start the engine.
NOTE
lLeave the auxiliary key in the key slot while
the engine is running.
lWhen leaving the vehicle, remove the
auxiliary key from the key slot and the
vehicle.
lTo switch the ignition position, insert the
auxiliary key into the key slot and press the
push button start without the clutch pedal
(manual transaxle) or the brake pedal
(automatic transaxle) depressed.
Turning the engine off
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. (Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral.
(Automatic transaxle)
Shift the shift lever to the P position.
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3. Press the push button start to turn offthe engine.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the push button start is pressed to
off.
NOTE
lWhen the push button start is pressed to off
from ON, the KEY indicator light (green)
flashes for approximately 30 seconds
indicating that the remaining battery power
of the advanced key is low. Replace with a
new battery before the advanced key
becomes unusable.
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance on
page 3-5.
l(Automatic transaxle)
If the engine is turned off while the shift
lever is in a position other than P, the
ignition switches to ACC.
Emergency engine stop
WARNING
Do not press (or touch) the push button
start while the vehicle is moving: Pressing the push button start and
stopping the engine while the vehicle
is moving for any reason other than
in an emergency is dangerous.
Stopping the engine while the vehicle
is moving will result in reduced
maneuverability and braking ability
due to the loss of power steering and
power braking, which could cause an
accident and serious injury.
Continuously pressing the push button
start while the engine is running and the
vehicle is stopped, or quickly pressing it
any number of times will turn the engine
off immediately.
Operation Using Advanced
Key Functions
q Keyless Entry System
This system uses the more traditional
keyless entry buttons to remotely lock and
unlock the doors and the liftgate, and
opens the trunk lid.
It can also help you signal for attention.
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.
NOTE
lThe keyless entry system is designed to
operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the
center of the vehicle, but this may vary due
to local conditions.
lThe system does not operate when the
auxiliary key is in the key slot.
lThe keyless entry system is fully operational
when the push button start is switched off.
The system does not operate if the push
button start is switched to any position
other than off.
lAll doors and the liftgate cannot be locked
by pressing the lock button while any door
or the liftgate is open. The hazard warning
lights will also not flash.
lIf the transmitter does not operate when
pressing a button or the operational range
becomes too small, the battery may be
dead. To install a new battery, refer to
Maintenance (page 3-5).
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Transmitter
Lock buttonUnlock button
Trunk button (4 door)
Operation indicator light
Panic button
The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.
Lock button
To lock the doors and the liftgate, press
the lock button. A beep sound will be
heard once and the hazard warning lights
will flash once.
To confirm that all doors and the liftgate
have been locked, press the lock button
again within 5 seconds. If they are closed
and locked, the horn will sound.
The system can be set not to sound the
horn.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-12. NOTE
lA beep sound can be heard for confirmation
when the doors are locked using the
advanced keyless transmitter. If you prefer,
the beep sound can be turned off. The
volume of the beep sound can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-12.
l(Without theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights will flash once
to indicate that all doors and the liftgate
are locked.
(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights flash when the
theft deterrent system is armed.
The hazard warning lights do not flash if all
the doors and the liftgate are locked before
the theft-deterrent system is properly
armed.
When the doors are locked by pressing the
lock button on the transmitter while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the hazard
warning lights will flash once to indicate
that the system is armed.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-62.
NOTElAll doors and the liftgate cannot be locked
when any door or the liftgate is open.
lConfirm that all doors and the liftgate are
locked visually or audibly by use of the
double click.
Unlock button
To unlock the driver's door, press the
unlock button. A beep will be heard twice
and the hazard warning lights will flash
twice.
To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press
the unlock button again within 3 seconds
and two more beep sounds will be heard.
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