2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK ignition

*Some models.2–7
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Seat Warmer *
The front seats are electrically heated. The
ignition must be switched ON.
Press the seat warmer switch to illuminate
the indicator light while the ignition
is switched ON. The mode changes as
follow each time the seat warmer switch is
pressed.
OFF
High
Mid
Low
WARNING
Be careful when using the seat
warmer:
The heat from the seat warmer may be
too hot for some people, as indicated
below, and could cause a low-
temperature burn.
 
 Infants, small babies, elderly people,
and physically challenged people
  People with delicate skin 
 People who are excessively fatigued 
 People who are intoxicated 
 People who have taken sleep-
inducing medicine such as sleeping
pills or cold medicine
WARNING
Do not use the seat warmer with
anything having high moisture-
retention ability such as a blanket or
cushion on the seat:
The seat may be heated excessively and
cause a low-temperature burn.
Do not use the seat warmer even when
taking a short nap in the vehicle:
The seat may be heated excessively and
cause a low-temperature burn.
Do not place heavy objects with sharp
projections on the seat, or insert
needles or pins into it:
This could cause the seat to become
excessively heated and result in injury
from a minor burn.
CAUTION
Do not use organic solvents to clean the
seat. It may damage the seat surface and
the heater.
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2–8
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
NOTE
  If the ignition is switched off while
the seat warmer is operating (High,
Mid or Low) and then switched
ON again, the seat warmer will
automatically operate at the
temperature set before switching off
the ignition.
  Use the seat warmer when the engine
is running. Leaving the seat warmer
on for long periods with the engine
not running could cause the battery
power to be depleted.
  The temperature of the seat warmer
cannot be adjusted beyond High, Mid
and Low because the seat warmer is
controlled by a thermostat.
Rear Seat
Split/One-piece Folding the
Seatback
By lowering the rear seatback(s) the
luggage compartment space can be
expanded.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with occupants
on folded down seatback(s) or in the
luggage compartment.
Putting occupants in the luggage
compartment is dangerous because seat
belts cannot be fastened which could
lead to serious injury or death during
sudden braking or a collision.
Do not allow children to play inside the
vehicle with the seatback(s) lowered.
Allowing children to play in the vehicle
with the seatback(s) folded down is
dangerous. If a child enters the luggage
compartment and the seatback(s) were
raised back up, the child may become
trapped in the luggage compartment
which could lead to an accident.
Tightly secure cargo in the luggage
compartment when it is transported
with the seatback(s) folded down.
Driving without tightly securing cargo
and luggage is dangerous as it could
move and become an obstruction to
driving during emergency braking or
a collision resulting in an unexpected
accident.
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2–45
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
When the ignition is switched ON, both front passenger air bag deactivation indicator
lights illuminate regardless of the front passenger air bag deactivation switch position. The
indicator light turns off after a specifi ed period of time, then turns on/off depending on the
conditions as indicated in the following table.
Front Passenger Air Bag
Deactivation Switch Front Passenger Seat/Side Air
Bag, Front Passenger Seat Belt
Pretensioner Operation Condition Front Passenger Air Bag
Deactivation Indicator Light
OFF position
Deactivate
ON position
Ready Turns off after a short period of
time.
NOTE
Have the front passenger air bag deactivation switch inspected by an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer if any of these conditions occur:
 
 The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate for a
specifi ed period of time when the ignition is switched ON.

 The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not turn off after a short
period of time when the ignition is switched ON (front passenger air bag deactivation
switch is in ON position).
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2–46
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Switch Positions
Before driving, always confi rm that the front passenger air bag deactivation switch is in the
appropriate position using the auxiliary key according to your requirements.
WARNING
Do not leave the key in the front passenger air bag deactivation switch:
Unintentional deactivation of the front passenger air bag is dangerous. In an accident,
the front passenger will not be properly protected. Serious injuries or even death
could occur. To avoid unintentional deactivation, always use the auxiliary key stored
in the transmitter body currently being used to operate the front passenger air bag
deactivation switch. After deactivating the air bag, put the auxiliary key back into the
transmitter body. That way you will not leave the key in the front passenger air bag
deactivation switch.
NOTE
After operating the front passenger air bag deactivation switch, put the auxiliary key back
into the transmitter body.
OFF
Front passenger front air bag, side air bag, and front passenger seat belt pretensioner do not
operate.
Switching to OFF position
1. Insert the key into the front passenger air bag deactivation switch and turn the key
clockwise until the key points to OFF.
2. Remove the key.
3. Make sure the air bag deactivation indicator light remains illuminated when the ignition
is switched ON.
The front passenger front and side air bags and also the seat belt pretensioner system will
remain deactivated until the front passenger air bag deactivation switch is turned to the ON
position.
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2–47
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
O N
Front passenger front air bag, side air bag, and front passenger seat belt pretensioner
operate. Activate the system only when a child-restraint system is not installed on the front
passenger seat.
Switching to ON position
1. Insert the key into the front passenger air bag deactivation switch and turn the key
anticlockwise until the key points to ON.
2. Remove the key.
3. Make sure the air bag deactivation indicator light remains illuminated when the ignition
is switched ON. The air bag deactivation indicator light turns off after a short period of
time.
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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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3–5
Before Driving
Keys
NOTE
  (With the advanced keyless
function (European models))
 The setting can be changed so that a
beep sound is heard for confi rmation
when the doors and liftgate/boot lid
are locked/unlocked using the key.
(With the advanced keyless
function (Except European
models))
 A beep sound can be heard for
confi rmation when the doors and
liftgate/boot lid are locked/unlocked
using the key. 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 .
NOTE
 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.)
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.
The operation indicator light fl ashes when
the buttons are pressed.
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