2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK auxiliary battery

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Before Driving
Security System
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 fl ashing 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.
Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights fl ash for about 30
seconds when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
 


y Unlocking a door with the key, door
lock switch, or an inside door-lock knob.
 


y Forcing open a door, the hood or the
liftgate/trunk lid.
 


y Opening the hood by operating the hood
release handle.
 


y 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 or the liftgate/trunk lid 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 theft-
deterrent system is armed, the horn will
activate and the hazard warning lights
will fl ash when the battery is charged or
replaced.
How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the moonroof *
securely.
2. Press the push button start off.
3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the
liftgate/trunk lid are closed.
4. Press the lock button on the transmitter
or lock the driver's door from the
outside with the auxiliary key.
The hazard warning lights will fl ash
once.
The following method will also arm the
theft-deterrent system:
Press the door-lock switch “
” while
any door is open and then close all of
the doors.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Press a request switch.
The security indicator light in the
instrument panel fl ashes twice per
second for 20 seconds.
5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully
armed.
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Interior Features
Audio System
WARNING
Do not adjust the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving the
vehicle:
Adjusting the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving
the vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the vehicle
operation which could lead to a serious
accident. Always adjust the portable
audio unit or a similar product while
the vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION
 


¾ Always close the auxiliary jack/USB port
lid when it is not in use. If foreign matter
or liquid penetrates the auxiliary jack/
USB port, it may cause a malfunction.
 


¾ Depending on the portable audio
device, noise may occur when the device
is connected to the vehicle accessory
socket. (If noise occurs, do not use the
accessory socket.)
NOTE
 


y This mode may not be usable depending
on the portable audio device to be
connected.
 


y Before using the auxiliary jack/USB
port, refer to the instruction manual for
the portable audio device.
 


y Use a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug for
connecting the portable audio unit to
the auxiliary jack. Before using the
auxiliary jack, read the manufacturer's
instructions for connecting a portable
audio unit to the auxiliary jack.
 


y To prevent discharging of the battery,
do not use the auxiliary input for long
periods with the engine off or idling.
 


y When connecting a device to the
auxiliary jack or USB port, noise may
occur depending on the connected
device. If the device is connected to the
vehicle's accessory socket, the noise
can be reduced by unplugging it from
the accessory socket.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Battery Replacement
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not fl ash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
CAUTION
 


¾ Make sure the battery is installed
correctly. Battery leakage could occur if
it is not installed correctly.
 


¾ When replacing the battery, be careful
not to touch any of the internal circuitry
and electrical terminals, bend the
electrical terminals, or get dirt in the
transmitter as the transmitter could be
damaged.
 


¾ There is the danger of explosion if the
battery is not correctly replaced.
 


¾ Dispose of used batteries according to
the following instructions.
 


¾ Insulate the plus and minus terminals
of the battery using cellophane or
equivalent tape.
 


¾ Never disassemble.



¾ Never throw the battery into fi re or
water.
 


¾ Never deform or crush.




¾ Replace only with the same type battery
(CR2025 or equivalent).
The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:
 


y The KEY indicator light (green) fl ashes
in the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds after the engine is turned off.
 


y The system does not operate and
the operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not fl ash when the
buttons are pressed.
 


y The system's operational range is
reduced.
Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent
damage to the key. If replacing the battery
by yourself, follow the instruction below.
Replacing the key battery
1. Pull out the auxiliary key.
2. Insert a small, fl athead screwdriver
into the groove shown in the fi gure and
rotate the screwdriver to open the cover
slightly.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
3. Insert the small, fl athead screwdriver
into the gap between the cover and
the transmitter, and then rotate the
screwdriver to detach the cover.
4. Remove the battery cap, then remove
the battery.
5. Insert a new battery with the positive
pole facing up, and then cover the
battery with the battery cap.
6. Close the cover.
7. Reinsert the auxiliary key.
CAUTION
 


¾ Be careful not to allow the rubber ring
shown in the fi gure to be scratched or
damaged.
 


¾ If the rubber ring detaches, reattach it
before inserting a new battery.
Rubber ring
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