2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK warning light

3–3
Before Driving
Keys
NOTE
  The driver must carry the key to
ensure the system functions properly.
  Always keep a spare key in case one
is lost. If a key is lost, consult an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon
as possible.
Auxiliary key Transmitter
Key code number plate
To use the auxiliary key, press the knob
and pull out the key (transmitter).
Knob
Keyless Entry System
This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors and
the liftgate/boot lid, and opens the boot lid.
The system can start the engine without
having to take the key out of your purse or
pocket.
Operating the theft-deterrent system is
also possible on theft-deterrent system-
equipped vehicles.
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.
System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps.
 


 KEY Warning Light (Red)
 Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-40 .
 


 Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
  Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-50 .
 


 Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
  Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-50 .
If you have a problem with the key,
consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
If your key is lost or stolen, consult an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make the
lost or stolen key inoperative.
CAUTION
Changes or modifi cations not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
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3–4
Before Driving
Keys
NOTE
  The keyless entry system operation
may vary due to local conditions.
  The keyless entry system is fully
operational (door/liftgate/boot lid
lock/unlock) when the ignition is
switched off. The system does not
operate if the ignition is switched to
any position other than off.
  If the key 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 Key Battery Replacement
(page 6-43 ).
  Battery life is about one year.
Replace the battery with a new one
if the KEY indicator light (green)
fl ashes in the instrument cluster.
Replacing the battery about once
a year is recommended because
the KEY warning light/indicator
light may not illuminate or fl ash
depending on the rate of battery
depletion.
  Additional keys can be obtained at
an Authorised Mazda Repairer. Up to
6 keys can be used with the keyless
functions per vehicle. Bring all keys
to an Authorised Mazda Repairer
when additional keys are required.
Transmitter
Operation buttons Operation indicator light
NOTE
 (European models) The headlights turn on/off by
operating the transmitter. Refer to
Leaving Home Light System on page
4-68 .
 (With theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights fl ash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
 Refer to Theft-Deterrent System
(With the Intrusion Sensor) on page
3-46 .
 Refer to Theft-Deterrent System
(Without the Intrusion Sensor) on
page 3-50 .
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3–6
Before Driving
Keys
Lock button
To lock the doors and the liftgate/boot
lid, press the lock button and the hazard
warning lights will fl ash once.
(With the advanced keyless function
(Except European models))
A beep sound will be heard once.
NOTE
 (European models) The doors and the liftgate/boot lid
cannot be locked by pressing the lock
button while any other door is open.
The hazard warning lights will also
not fl ash.
(Except European models) The doors and the liftgate/boot lid
cannot be locked by pressing the lock
button while any other door or the
liftgate is open. The hazard warning
lights will also not fl ash.

(With the i-stop function
(European models))
 Removing the key from the vehicle,
closing all the doors and pressing the
LOCK button on the key while the
i-stop function is operating (engine
is stopped) will switch the ignition
OFF and lock all the doors (Steering
wheel also locks).
 Refer to i-stop on page 4-13 .   Make sure all doors and the liftgate/
boot lid are locked after pressing the
button.
NOTE
 (With double locking system) Pressing the lock button twice within
3 seconds will activate the double
locking system.
 Refer to Double Locking System on
page 3-12 .
 (With theft-deterrent system) When the doors are locked by
pressing the lock button on the key
while the theft-deterrent system is
armed, the hazard warning lights will
fl ash once to indicate that the system
is armed.
Unlock button
To unlock the doors and the liftgate/boot
lid, press the unlock button and the hazard
warning lights will fl ash twice.
(With the advanced keyless function
Except European models)
A beep sound will be heard twice.
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*Some models.3–7
Before Driving
Keys
NOTE

(Auto re-lock function) After unlocking with the key, all
doors and the liftgate/boot lid
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 fl ash for confi rmation.
 The time required for the doors to
lock automatically can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
 


 A door or the liftgate/boot lid is
opened.
 


 The ignition is switched to any
position other than off.
 
(With theft-deterrent system) When the doors are unlocked by
pressing the unlock button on the key
while the theft-deterrent system is
turned off, the hazard warning lights
will fl ash twice to indicate that the
system is turned off.
Boot button (Saloon)
To open the boot lid, press and hold the
boot button until the boot lid opens.
Intrusion sensor cancel button (with
theft-deterrent system) *
To cancel the intrusion sensor (part of
the theft-deterrent system), press the
intrusion sensor cancel button within 20
seconds after pressing the lock button and
the hazard warning lights will fl ash three
times.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-46 .
Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Starting the Engine
NOTE
  Starting the engine may be possible
even if the key is outside of the
vehicle and extremely close to a door
and window, however, always start
the engine from the driver's seat.
 If the vehicle is started and the key
is not in the vehicle, the vehicle will
not restart after it is shut off and the
ignition is switched to off.
  The luggage compartment/boot is
out of the assured operational range,
however, if the key (transmitter) is
operable the engine will start.
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*Some models.3–13
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
WARNING
Never activate the double locking
system with passengers, especially
children, still inside the vehicle:
Activating the system with passengers,
especially children, still inside the
vehicle is dangerous. The passengers
cannot open the doors from inside.
They would be trapped and subjected to
extreme temperatures. This could result
in serious injuries or even death.
How to Activate the system
1. Close all the windows and the sunroof
* .
2. Switch the ignition off and take the key
with you.
3. Close all doors and liftgate/boot lid.
4. Insert the key in the driver's door, turn
the key to the lock position, and return
it to the centre position. Then turn it
to the lock position again within 3
seconds.
Centre
position
Lock
position
NOTE
  You can also activate the system
by pressing the lock button on the
transmitter twice within 3 seconds.
 (With the advanced keyless
function)
 You can also activate the system by
pressing the request switch twice
within 3 seconds.
5. The indicator light illuminates for
about 3 seconds to indicate that the
system has been activated.
NOTE
The system cannot be activated when
any door or the liftgate is open.
How to Deactivate the System
Unlock the driver's door or switch the
ignition ON.
NOTE
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse
blows or the battery is disconnected),
the system can only be deactivated by
unlocking a door with the key.
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3–14
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
Locking, Unlocking with Request
Switch (With the advanced keyless
function)
All doors and the liftgate/boot lid can be
locked/unlocked by pressing the request
switch on the front doors while the key is
being carried.
(Hatchback)
The request switch on the liftgate can only
be used to lock all doors and the liftgate.
Front doors
Request switch
Liftgate (Hatchback Lock only)
Request switch
To lock
To lock the doors and the liftgate/boot lid,
press the request switch and the hazard
warning lights will fl ash once.
(Except European models)
A beep sound will be heard once.
To unlock
To unlock the doors and the liftgate/boot
lid, press the request switch on a front
door and the hazard warning lights will
fl ash twice.
(Except European models)
A beep sound will be heard twice.
NOTE
  Confi rm that all doors and the
liftgate/boot lid are securely locked.
 For the liftgate/boot lid, move it
without pressing the electric liftgate/
boot lid opener to verify that the
liftgate/boot lid has not been left ajar.
 (European models) All doors and the liftgate/boot lid
cannot be locked when any door is
open.
(Except European models) All doors and the liftgate/boot lid
cannot be locked when any door or
the liftgate is open.
  It may require a few seconds for
the doors to unlock after the request
switch is pressed.
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3–15
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
NOTE
 (European models) The setting can be changed so that a
beep sound is heard for confi rmation
when the doors and the liftgate/
boot lid are locked/unlocked using a
request switch.
(Except European models) A beep sound is heard for
confi rmation when the doors and the
liftgate/boot lid are locked/unlocked
using the request switch. If you
prefer, the beep sound can be turned
off.
 The volume of the beep sound
can also be changed. Refer to
Personalisation Features on page
9-16 .
 Use the following procedure to
change the setting.
1. Switch the ignition off and close
all of the doors and the liftgate/
boot lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, press and hold the
LOCK button on the key for 5
seconds or longer.
All of the doors and the liftgate/
boot lid lock and the beep sound
activates at the currently set
volume. (If the beep sound is
currently set to not activate, it will
not activate.) The setting changes
each time the LOCK button on the
key is pressed and the beep sound
activates at the set volume. (If the
beep sound has been set to not
activate, it will not activate.)
NOTE
4. The setting change is completed
by doing any one of the following:




 Switching the ignition to ACC
or ON.
 


 Closing the driver's door.



 Opening the liftgate/boot lid.



 Not operating the key for 10
seconds.
 


 Pressing any button except the
LOCK button on the key.
 


 Pressing a request switch. 
(With theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights fl ash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
 Refer to Theft-Deterrent System
(With the Intrusion Sensor) on page
3-46 .
 Refer to Theft-Deterrent System
(Without the Intrusion Sensor) on
page 3-50 .
 (With double locking system) Pressing the request switch twice
within 3 seconds will activate the
double locking system.
 Refer to Double Locking System on
page 3-12 .
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3–16
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
NOTE
  The setting can be changed so that
the doors and the liftgate/boot lid
are locked automatically without
pressing the request switch.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
(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/
boot lid are locked automatically
after about three seconds when
the advanced key is out of the
operational range. Also, the hazard
warning lights fl ash once. (Even
if the driver is in the operational
range, all doors and the liftgate/boot
lid are locked automatically after
about 30 seconds.) If you are out
of the operational range before the
doors and the liftgate/boot lid are
completely closed or another key
is left in the vehicle, the auto-lock
function will not work. Always make
sure that all doors and the liftgate/
boot lid are closed and locked before
leaving the vehicle. The auto-lock
function does not close the power
windows.
NOTE
 Auto re-lock function After unlocking with the request
switch, all doors and the liftgate/boot
lid 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 fl ash for confi rmation.
 The time required for the doors to
lock automatically can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
 


 Opening a door or the liftgate/boot
lid.
 


 Switching the ignition to any
position other than off.
Locking, Unlocking with
Transmitter
All doors and the liftgate/boot lid can be
locked/unlocked by operating the keyless
entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless
Entry System (page 3-3 ).
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