2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK ignition

*Some models.3–41
Before Driving
Windows
Power Window Lock Switch
This feature prevents all power windows
from operating, except the driver's power
window. Keep this switch in the locked
position while children are in the vehicle.
Locked position (button depressed):
Only the driver's power window can be
operated.
Unlocked position (button not
depressed):
All power windows on each door can be
operated.
(With door-lock switch)
Locked position
Unlocked position
(Without door-lock switch)
Locked position
Unlocked position
Sunroof *
The sunroof can be opened or closed
electrically only when the ignition is
switched ON.
Tilt/Slide switch
WARNING
Do not let passengers stand up or
extend part of the body through the
open sunroof while the vehicle is
moving:
Extending the head, arms, or other
parts of the body through the sunroof is
dangerous. The head or arms could hit
something while the vehicle is moving.
This could cause serious injury or
death.
Make sure the opening is clear before
closing the sunroof:
A closing sunroof is dangerous. The
hands, head, or even neck of a person,
especially a child, could be caught in it
as it closes, causing serious injury or
even death.
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Before Driving
Windows
NOTE
Before washing your Mazda, make sure
the sunroof is completely closed so that
water does not get inside the cabin area.
After washing your Mazda or after it
rains, wipe the water off the sunroof
before operating it to avoid water
penetration which could cause rust and
water damage to your headliner.
Tilt Operation
The rear of the sunroof can be tilted open
to provide more ventilation.
To fully tilt automatically, momentarily
press the tilt/slide switch.
To stop tilting partway, press the tilt/slide
switch.
To close to the desired position, press the
tilt/slide switch in the forward direction.
Close (Tilt down)
Tilt up
Slide Operation
To fully open automatically, momentarily
press the tilt/slide switch in the backward
direction.
To stop sliding partway, press the tilt/slide
switch.
To close to the desired position, press the
tilt/slide switch in the forward direction.
CloseOpen
Power Sunroof Reset Procedure
If the battery is disconnected, the sunroof
will not operate. The sunroof will not
operate correctly until it is reset. Carry
out the following procedure to reset the
sunroof and resume operation:
1. Switch the ignition ON.
2. Press the tilt switch, to partially tilt
open the rear of the sunroof.
3. Repeat Step 2. The rear of the sunroof
tilts open to the fully open position,
then closes a little.
NOTE
If the reset procedure is performed
while the sunroof is in the slide position
(partially open) it will close before the
rear tilt opens.
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Before Driving
Security System
NOTE
  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
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  Always keep a spare key in case one
is lost. If a key is lost, consult an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon
as possible.
  If you lose a key, an Authorised
Mazda Repairer will reset the
electronic codes of your remaining
keys and immobilizer system.
Bring all the remaining keys to an
Authorised Mazda Repairer to reset.
 Starting the vehicle with a key that
has not been reset is not possible.
Operation
NOTE
  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
instrument panel or in the glove
compartment. Move the key to a
location within the signal range,
switch the ignition off, and then
restart the engine.
  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 ignition is
switched 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 Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
NOTE
  If the security indicator light fl ashes
continuously while you are driving,
do not shut off the engine. Go to an
Authorised Mazda Repairer 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.
  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
Authorised Mazda Repairer so that
they can be programmed.
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Before Driving
Security System
Operation
Siren triggering conditions
The siren sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights fl ash for about 30
seconds when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
 


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


 Forcing open a door, the bonnet or the
liftgate/boot lid.
 


 Opening the bonnet by operating the
bonnet release handle.
 


 Switching the ignition ON without using
the push button start.
 


 The intrusion sensor detects a movement
in the vehicle.
The system will be triggered again (up to
10 times) if one of the above conditions
remains.
 


 Disconnecting the battery terminal (the
hazard warning lights do not fl ash).
The system will be triggered about 10
times.
NOTE
If the battery goes dead while the theft-
deterrent system is armed, the siren 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 sunroof *
securely.
NOTE
Even with a window or the sunroof *
open, the system can be armed,
however, leaving the windows and the
sunroof
* even partially open can invite
theft, and wind blowing into the vehicle
could trigger the alarm.
The intrusion sensor function can also
be cancelled.
Refer to Cancelling the Intrusion/Tilt
Sensor on page 3-48 .
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the bonnet, the doors, and
the liftgate/boot lid are closed.
4. Press the lock button on the transmitter.
The hazard warning lights will fl ash
once.
(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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Before Driving
Security System
NOTE
  The theft deterrent system can also
be armed by activating the auto
relock function with all the doors,
the liftgate/boot lid and the bonnet
closed.
 Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4 .   The system will disarm if one of
the following operations takes place
within 20 seconds after pressing the
lock button:
 


 Unlocking any door.



 Opening any door or the liftgate/
boot lid .
 


 Opening the bonnet.



 Switching the ignition ON.

 To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
  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 fl ash once to indicate that
the system is armed.
Cancelling the Intrusion Sensor
If the theft deterrent system has been
armed while any of the following
conditions are present, cancel the intrusion
sensor to prevent the alarm from triggering
unnecessarily.
(Intrusion sensor)
 


 Leaving the vehicle with a movable
object, passengers or pets remaining
inside.
 


 Leaving an object inside the vehicle
that can roll around, such as when the
vehicle is placed on a tilting, unstable
surface when being shipped.
 


 Hanging small objects/accessories in
the vehicle, hanging clothing on a coat
hook, or placing other items which can
move easily inside the vehicle.
 


 Parking in an area where there is strong
vibration or loud noise.
 


 When using a high pressure or automatic
car wash.
 


 Continuous shock and vibration
from hail or thunder and lightning is
transmitted to the vehicle.
 


 Doors are locked with a window or the
sunroof* left open. 


 An accessory heater or device that
produces moving air and vibration
operates while the theft deterrent system
is armed.
NOTE
If any door or the liftgate/boot lid
remains closed for 30 seconds, all
the doors and the liftgate/boot lid
automatically re-lock and the theft
deterrent system arms even if a window
and the sunroof
* is left open.
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Before Driving
Security System
Theft-Deterrent System
(Without the Intrusion
Sensor)
*
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:
 


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


 Forcing open a door, the bonnet or the
liftgate/boot lid.
 


 Opening the bonnet by operating the
bonnet release handle.
 


 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/boot 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 sunroof *
securely.
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the bonnet, the doors, and
the liftgate/boot 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.
(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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Before Driving
Security System
NOTE
  The theft deterrent system can also
be armed by activating the auto
relock function with all the doors,
the liftgate/boot lid and the bonnet
closed.
 Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4 .   The system will disarm if one of
the following operations takes place
within 20 seconds after pressing the
lock button:
 


 Unlocking any door.



 Opening any door or the liftgate/
boot lid.
 


 Opening the bonnet.



 Switching the ignition ON.



(With the advanced keyless
function)
  Pressing the electric liftgate/boot
lid opener while the key is being
carried.
  To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
  When the doors are locked by
pressing the lock button on the
transmitter or using the auxiliary key
while the theft-deterrent system is
armed, the hazard warning lights will
fl ash once to indicate that the system
is armed.
To Turn Off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
 


 Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
 


 Switching the ignition ON.



(With the advanced keyless function)
 Pressing a request switch on the doors.
The hazard warning lights will fl ash twice.
NOTE
When the doors are unlocked by
pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter while the theft-deterrent
system is turned off, the hazard warning
lights will fl ash twice to indicate that the
system is turned off.
To Stop an Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
 


 Pressing the unlock button or the boot
button (saloon) on the transmitter.
 


 Starting the engine with the push button
start.
(With the advanced keyless function)
 


 Pressing a request switch on the doors.



 Pressing the electric liftgate/boot lid
opener while the key is being carried.
The hazard warning lights will fl ash twice.
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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at high speed,
and do not allow anyone to stand
behind a wheel when pushing the
vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tyre could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and tyre
damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator
slightly and slowly move the shift lever
from 1 (D) to R.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tyre
chains, window scraper, fl ares, a small
shovel, jumper leads, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer to check the
following:
 


 Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
  Refer to Engine Coolant on page 6-30 .



 Inspect the battery and its leads. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
 


 Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-23 ).
 


 Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
 


 Use washer fl uid made with antifreeze—
but do not use engine coolant antifreeze
for washer fl uid (page 6-34 ).
NOTE

 Do not use the parking brake in
freezing weather as it may freeze.
Instead, shift to P with an automatic
transaxle and to 1 or R with a manual
transaxle. Block the rear wheels.
  Remove snow before driving. Snow
left on the windscreen is dangerous
as it could obstruct vision.
  Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice
or frozen snow on the mirror glass
and windscreen.
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