2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR trunk release

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Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View B)



Audio control switches..................................................\
........................................ page 5-57



SRS air bags ........................................................................\
.................................. page 2-41



Cruise control switches ........................................................................\
........page 4-94 , 4-99



Steering shift switches ........................................................................\
.................. page 4-32



Climate control system..................................................\
.......................................... page 5-2



Audio system............................................................\
............................................. page 5-16



Navigation system (if equipped) ............................................. Refer to the separate manual




Seat warmer switches ........................................................................\
...................... page 2-7



Rear window defogger switch.............................................\
.................................. page 4-56



CD player ........................................................................\
...................................... page 5-16



Manual transaxle shift lever ........................................................................\
.......... page 4-26



Automatic transaxle selector lever ........................................................................\
page 4-29



Drive selection switch ........................................................................\
................... page 4-88



Lock release lever ........................................................................\
......................... page 3-32



Hood release handle ........................................................................\
...................... page 6-24



Remote fuel-fi ller lid release ........................................................................\
......... page 3-30



Trunk release button ........................................................................\
...................... page 3-21
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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*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 ........................ 3-20
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
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ................................. 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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3–22
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
 y When the liftgate latch is released by
pressing the electric liftgate opener,
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 has
been pressed, the liftgate cannot be
raised any more from its slightly raised
position. Press the electric liftgate
opener again to fully open the liftgate.
To close the liftgate from its slightly
raised position, open it fi rst by pressing
the electric liftgate opener, then close it
after waiting at least 1 second.
 If the liftgate is not fully closed, the driver is notifi ed by a warning indicated
in the instrument cluster.
 y If the vehicle battery is dead or there is
a malfunction in the electrical system
and the liftgate cannot be unlocked, the
liftgate can be opened by performing
the emergency procedure.
 Refer to When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened on page 7-39 .
Opening the trunk lid (4–door)
Using the remote release button
Push the release button.
Using the electric trunk lid opener
(With the advanced keyless function)
A trunk lid can also be opened while the
key is being carried.
Press the electric trunk lid opener on the
trunk lid, then raise the trunk lid when the
latch releases.
Electric trunk lid
opener
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Before Driving
Doors and Locks
NOTE
 y When opening the trunk lid with the
doors locked, it may require a few
seconds for the trunk lid latch to release
after the electric trunk lid opener is
pressed.
 y The trunk lid can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key left in the
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the
key in the vehicle, the trunk lid can be
opened by pressing the electric trunk lid
opener. If the trunk lid cannot be opened
despite doing this procedure, press the
electric trunk lid opener to fully open
the trunk lid after pushing the trunk lid
completely closed.
 y If the vehicle battery is dead or there
is a malfunction in the electrical
system and the trunk lid cannot be
unlocked, the trunk lid can be opened by
performing the emergency procedure.
 Refer to When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened on page 7-39 .
Closing the liftgate/trunk lid
Lower the liftgate/trunk lid slowly using
the liftgate/trunk lid grip recess, then push
the liftgate/trunk lid closed using both
hands.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate/trunk
lid to make sure it is secure.
(5–door)
Liftgate grip
recess
(4–door)
Trunk lid grip recess
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*Some models.3–25
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
Loading golf bags (only 4-door vehicle)
Up to two golf bags can be carried in the
trunk.
1. Place the bottom of the fi rst golf bag in
the trunk with its bottom pointed to the
left and fi t it into the front of the trunk.
2. Place the second golf bag in the trunk
with its bottom pointed to the left and
fi t it into the back of the trunk.
NOTE
Some golf bags cannot fi t depending on
their size.
Inside Trunk Release
Lever (4-Door)
*
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside
trunk release lever that provides a means
of escape for children and adults in the
event they become locked inside the trunk.
No matter how careful adults might be
with keys and locking their cars, parents
should be aware that children may be
tempted to play around vehicles and use
the trunk as a hiding place.
Adults are advised to familiarize
themselves with the operation and location
of the inside trunk release lever so that
all children can be told about it in an
appropriate way, keeping in mind that
most vehicles do not have such levers.
WARNING
Close the trunk lid, be sure the seat
backs are latched and do not allow
children to play inside the vehicle: Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving
children in the vehicle with the keys is
dangerous. Children could open the
trunk lid and climb inside resulting
in possible injury or death from heat
exposure.

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3–26
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
Always keep the car from being a
tempting place to play by latching the
rear seats, doors and the trunk, and
keeping the keys where children can not
play with them: Leaving children or animals
unattended in a parked vehicle is
dangerous. Babies left sleeping and
children who lock themselves in cars or
trunks can die very quickly from heat
prostration. Do not leave your children
or pets alone in a car at any time. Do
not leave the car, the rear folding seats
or the trunk unlocked.
Opening the Trunk Lid from the Inside
Slide the inside trunk release lever in the
direction of the arrow. The lever is made
of material that will glow for hours in the
darkness of the trunk following a brief
exposure to ambient light.
The inside trunk release lever is located on
the inside of the trunk lid.
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*Some models.3–43
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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10–4
Index
F
Flasher Hazard warning ............................. 4-58
Headlights ..................................... 4-40
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 ................................... 9-5
Fog Lights ........................................... 4-50
Foot Brake ........................................... 4-67
Forward Obstruction Warning
(FOW) ............................................... 4-115 Collision Warning ....................... 4-117
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
Indicator Light (Red)................... 4-117
Rader Sensor ............................... 4-117
Forward Sensing Camera .................... 4-62
Front Seat .............................................. 2-5
Fuel Filler lid and cap............................ 3-30
Gauge ............................................ 4-14
Requirements................................. 3-27
Tank capacity .................................. 9-5
Fuel Consumption Display ................. 4-85
Fuel Economy Monitor ....................... 4-85 Control status display .................... 4-86
Ending screen display ................... 4-86
Fuel consumption display ............. 4-85
G
Gauges ................................................. 4-11
Glove Compartment .......................... 5-140
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................... 4-58
Hazardous Driving .............................. 3-46
Head Restraint ..................................... 2-11
Headlights Control........................................... 4-40
Flashing ......................................... 4-44
High-low beam .............................. 4-44
Leveling......................................... 4-44
High Beam Control System (HBC) .... 4-47
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................... 4-69
HomeLink Wireless Control System ... 4-58
Hood Release ...................................... 6-24
Horn .................................................... 4-57
I
i-ELOOP ............................................. 4-82 Control status display .................... 4-84
Display .......................................... 4-82
i-ELOOP indicator light ................ 4-84
i-ELOOP warning beep ....................... 7-37
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes................................................. 7-24
If the Active Driving Display does not
operate ................................................. 7-41
Ignition Switch .............................................. 4-4
Ignition not switched off (STOP) warning
beep ..................................................... 7-36
Immobilizer System ............................ 3-41
Indicator Lights ................................... 4-23 AFS OFF ....................................... 4-45
BSM OFF .................................... 4-113
Low engine coolant temperature ... 4-25
Wrench .......................................... 4-25
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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