2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK immobilizer

*Some models.3–1
3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.


Keys ...................................................... 3-2
Keys ............................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System .................... 3-3
Advanced Keyless Entry System ........ 3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
* ........................................... 3-9
Operational Range ....................... 3-10
Doors and Locks ................................ 3-11
Door Locks ................................... 3-11
Liftgate/Trunk Lid ........................ 3-21
Inside Trunk Release Lever
(4-Door)
* ...................................... 3-25
Fuel and Emission ............................. 3-27
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ................................... 3-27
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ................ 3-30
Steering Wheel................................... 3-32
Steering Wheel ............................. 3-32
Mirrors ............................................... 3-33
Mirrors ......................................... 3-33
Windows ............................................. 3-36
Power Windows ........................... 3-36
Moonroof
* ................................... 3-39 Security System ................................. 3-41
Modifi cation and Add-On
Equipment .................................... 3-41
Immobilizer System ..................... 3-41
Theft-Deterrent System
* .............. 3-43
Driving Tips ....................................... 3-45
Break-In Period ............................ 3-45
Money-Saving Suggestions ......... 3-45
Hazardous Driving ....................... 3-46
Floor Mat ..................................... 3-46
Rocking the Vehicle ..................... 3-47
Winter Driving ............................. 3-47
Driving In Flooded Area .............. 3-49
Overloading .................................. 3-50
Driving on Uneven Road ............. 3-51
Towing ................................................ 3-52
Trailer Towing .............................. 3-52
Recreational Towing .................... 3-52
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3–41
Before Driving
Security System
Modifi cation and Add-On
Equipment
Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer
and the theft-deterrent systems' operation
if the system has been modifi ed or if any
add-on equipment has been installed.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the vehicle, do
not modify the system or install any
add-on equipment to the immobilizer
and the theft-deterrent systems or the
vehicle.
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 helping to prevent the
theft of the vehicle.
If you have a problem with the
immobilizer system or the key, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
 


¾ Radio equipment like this is governed by
laws in the United States.
  Changes or modifi cations not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
 


¾ To avoid damage to the key, do not:




¾ Drop the key.



¾ Get the key wet.



¾ Expose the key to any kind of
magnetic fi eld.
 


¾ Expose the key to high temperatures
on places such as the dashboard or
hood, under direct sunlight.
 


¾ If the engine does not start with the
correct key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or fl ashing, the
system may have a malfunction. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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3–42
Before Driving
Security System
NOTE
 


y The keys carry a unique electronic
code. For this reason, and to assure
your safety, obtaining a replacement
key requires some waiting time.
They are only available through an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 


y Always keep a spare key in case one
is lost. If a key is lost, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
 


y If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda
Dealer will reset the electronic codes of
your remaining keys and immobilizer
system. Bring all the remaining keys to
an Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset.
  Starting the vehicle with a key that has
not been reset is not possible.
Operation
NOTE
 


y The engine may not start and security
indicator light may illuminate or fl ash
if the key is placed in an area where it
is diffi cult for the system to detect the
signal, such as on the dashboard or in
the glove compartment. Move the key
to a location within the signal range,
switch the ignition off, and then restart
the engine.
 


y Signals from a TV or radio station, or
from a transceiver or mobile telephone
could interfere with your immobilizer
system. If you are using the proper key
and the engine fails to start, check the
security indicator light.
Arming
The system is armed when the push button
start is pressed from ON to off.
The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster fl ashes every 2 seconds
until the system is disarmed.
Disarming
The system is disarmed when the
ignition is switched ON with the correct
programmed key. The security indicator
light illuminates for about 3 seconds and
then turns off. If the engine does not start
with the correct key, and the security
indicator light remains illuminated or
fl ashing, try the following:
Make sure the key is within the
operational range for signal transmission.
Switch the ignition off, and then restart the
engine. If the engine does not start after
3 or more tries, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
 


y If the security indicator light fl ashes
continuously while you are driving,
do not shut off the engine. Go to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer and have it
checked. If the engine is shut off while
the indicator light is fl ashing, you will
not be able to restart it.
 


y Because the electronic codes are
reset when the immobilizer system
is repaired, the keys are needed.
Make sure to bring all the keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer so that they
can be programmed.
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4–6
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
 


y The key must be carried because the
key carries an immobilizer chip that
must communicate with the engine
controls at short range.
 


y The engine can be started when the
push button start is pressed from off,
ACC, or ON.
 


y The push button start system functions
(function which can start the engine
by only carrying the key) can be
deactivated to prevent any possible
adverse effect on a user wearing a
pacemaker or other medical device. If
the system is deactivated, you will be
unable to start the engine by carrying
the key. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details. If the push button
start system functions have been
deactivated, you can start the engine by
following the procedure indicated when
the key battery goes dead.
  Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8 .




y After starting a cold engine, the engine
speed increases and a whining sound
from the engine compartment can be
heard.
  This is for improved exhaust gas
purifi cation and does not indicate
defect of the parts.
 


y Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
  This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical fi eld strength of radio
noise.
1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat
belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on. 4. Continue to press the brake pedal
fi rmly until the engine has completely
started.
5. (Manual transaxle)
Continue to press the clutch pedal
fi rmly 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).
NOTE
(Manual transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the clutch
pedal is not depressed suffi ciently.
(Automatic transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the selector
lever is not in P or N and the brake pedal
is not depressed suffi ciently.
6. Verify that the KEY indicator light
(green) in the instrument cluster and the
push button start indicator light (green)
illuminate.
Indicator light
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4–8
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
8. After starting the engine, let it idle for
about ten seconds.
NOTE
 






y Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without the use of the
accelerator.
 


y If the engine does not start the fi rst
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 ).
Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead
CAUTION
When starting the engine by holding
the transmitter over the push button
start due to a dead key battery or a
malfunctioning key, be careful not
to allow the following, otherwise the
signal from the key will not be received
correctly and the engine may not start.
 


¾ Metal parts of other keys or metal
objects touch the key.
 




¾ Spare keys or keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer system
touch or come near the key.
 




¾ Devices for electronic purchases, or
security passage touch or come near
the key.
If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:
1. Depress the brake pedal fi rmly.
2. (Manual transaxle)
Continue to depress the clutch pedal
fi rmly until the engine has completely
started.
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8–42
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity
Keyless Entry System/Immobilizer System
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10–4
Index
F
Flasher
Hazard warning ............................. 4-58
Headlights ..................................... 4-41
Flat Tire ................................................. 7-3
Mounting the Spare Tire................ 7-11
Removing a Flat Tire ....................... 7-7
Floor Mat ............................................ 3-46
Fluid
Brake/Clutch ................................. 6-31
Washer ........................................... 6-31
Fluids
Classifi cation ................................... 9-4
Fog Lights ........................................... 4-51
Foot Brake ........................................... 4-68
Forward Obstruction Warning
(FOW) ............................................... 4-116
Collision Warning ....................... 4-118
Rader Sensor ............................... 4-118
Forward Sensing Camera .................... 4-63
Front Seat .............................................. 2-5
Fuel
Filler lid and cap............................ 3-30
Gauge ............................................ 4-15
Requirements................................. 3-27
Tank capacity .................................. 9-5
Fuel Consumption Display ................. 4-86
Fuel Economy Monitor ....................... 4-86
Control status display .................... 4-87
Ending screen display ................... 4-87
Fuel consumption display ............. 4-86
G
Gauges ................................................. 4-12
Glove Compartment .......................... 5-139
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................... 4-58
Hazardous Driving .............................. 3-46
Head Restraint ..................................... 2-10 Headlights
Control........................................... 4-41
Flashing ......................................... 4-45
High-low beam .............................. 4-45
Leveling......................................... 4-45
High Beam Control System (HBC) .... 4-48
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................... 4-70
HomeLink Wireless Control System ... 4-59
Hood Release ...................................... 6-24
Horn .................................................... 4-58
I
i-ELOOP ............................................. 4-83
Control status display .................... 4-85
Display .......................................... 4-83
i-ELOOP indicator light ................ 4-85
i-ELOOP warning beep ....................... 7-38
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes................................................. 7-24
If the Active Driving Display (ADD)
does not operate .................................. 7-42
Ignition
Switch .............................................. 4-4
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep ....................................... 7-37
Immobilizer System ............................ 3-41
Indicator Lights ................................... 4-24
AFS OFF ....................................... 4-46
BSM OFF .................................... 4-114
Low engine coolant temperature ... 4-26
Wrench .......................................... 4-26
Inside Trunk Release Lever ................ 3-25
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level .. 6-31
Inspecting Coolant Level .................... 6-29
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............... 6-28
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level............ 6-31
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10–6
Index
Overheating ......................................... 7-19
Overloading ......................................... 3-50
Owner Maintenance
Battery replacement ...................... 6-39
Closing the Hood........................... 6-24
Engine Compartment Overview .... 6-26
Opening the Hood ......................... 6-24
Owner Maintenance Precautions... 6-22
P
Parking Brake ...................................... 4-69
Personalization Features ..................... 9-12
Power Steering .................................... 4-90
Power Windows .................................. 3-36
Power steering warning buzzer ........... 7-39
R
Radar Sensor ....................................... 4-65
Rear Coat Hooks ............................... 5-140
Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) ...... 4-111
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............ 3-20
Rear Seat ............................................... 2-8
Rear View Monitor............................ 4-125
Displayable range on the screen .. 4-127
Picture quality adjustment ........... 4-132
Rear view monitor operation ....... 4-128
Rear view parking camera
location ........................................ 4-126
Switching to the rear view monitor
display ......................................... 4-126
Variance between actual aoad
conditions and displayed Image
... 4-131
Viewing the display ..................... 4-128
Rear Window Defroster ...................... 4-56
Rear Window Washer .......................... 4-56
Rear Window Wiper ............................ 4-56
Rearview Mirror .................................. 3-34
Recommended Oil .............................. 6-27
Recreational Towing ........................... 3-52
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................... 8-17 Replacement
Electrical battery ........................... 6-39
Fuse ............................................... 6-58
Light Bulbs .................................... 6-45
Tires ............................................... 6-43
Wheel ............................................ 6-44
Wiper ............................................. 6-33
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 3-47
S
SRS Air Bags
Front passenger occupant
classifi cation system ...................... 2-56
How the SRS air bags work .......... 2-49
Limitations to SRS air bag ............ 2-54
Monitoring..................................... 2-61
SRS air bag deployment criteria ... 2-53
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................... 2-47
Safety Defects, Reporting ................... 8-13
Satellite Radio ..................................... 5-48
Scheduled Maintenance ........................ 6-4
Seat Belt System
2-point type ................................... 2-18
3-point type ................................... 2-15
Automatic locking ......................... 2-14
Emergency locking ........................ 2-14
Extender ........................................ 2-20
Pregnant women ............................ 2-14
Seat belt warning beep ........................ 7-37
Seats
Front seat ......................................... 2-5
Head restraint ................................ 2-10
Rear seat .......................................... 2-8
Seat warmer ..................................... 2-7
Security System
Immobilizer system ....................... 3-41
Theft-deterrent system .................. 3-43
Sensor
Radar Sensor ................................. 4-65
Service Publications ............................ 8-49
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