2015 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 light

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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
recognises.
If someone attempts to start the engine
with an unrecognised key, the engine
will not start, thereby helping to prevent
vehicle theft.
If you have a problem with the
immobilizer system or the key, consult an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
CAUTION
  Changes or modifi cations not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
  To avoid damage to the key, do not:




 Drop the key.



 Get the key wet.



 Expose the key to any kind of
magnetic fi eld.




 Expose the key to high
temperatures on places such as the
instrument panel or bonnet, under
direct sunlight.
 
 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 Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
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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
Theft-Deterrent System *
If the theft deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle or
the intrusion sensor detects movement
in the vehicle which could result in the
vehicle (with the intrusion sensor) or its
contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the siren/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.
Intrusion sensor
*
The intrusion sensor uses ultrasonic waves
to detect movement inside the vehicle and
to raise an alert of an intrusion into the
vehicle.
The intrusion sensor detects certain kinds
of movement inside the vehicle, however,
it may also respond to phenomenon
outside the vehicle such as vibrations, loud
noise, wind, and air currents.
CAUTION
In order for the intrusion sensor to
operate appropriately, be aware of the
following:
 
 Do not hang clothing or objects from
a head restraint or a coat hook.
  Return the extension sunvisors to
their original positions.
  Do not blind the intrusion sensor by
covering it or placing objects over it.
  Do not allow the intrusion sensor to
get soiled or wipe it with a liquid.
  Do not shock or cause an impact to
the intrusion sensor or the intrusion
sensor bezel.
  Do not install seats or seat covers
that are not Mazda genuine products.
  To prevent obstruction of intrusion
sensor, do not place objects or cargo
near the intrusion sensor that are
higher than the head restraints.

Intrusion sensor and
intrusion sensor bezel
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Before Driving
Security System
Operation
Siren triggering conditions
The siren/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 an inside door-
lock knob.
 


 Forcing open a door, the bonnet or the
liftgate.
 


 Opening the bonnet by operating the
bonnet release handle.
 


 Switching the ignition ON without using
the push button start.
 


(With the intrusion sensor)
 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.
 


(With the intrusion sensor)
 Disconnecting the battery terminal (the
hazard warning lights do not fl ash).
The system will be triggered about 10
times.
NOTE
  The liftgate does not open while the
theft-deterrent system is operating.
  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 securely.
NOTE
(With the intrusion sensor)
Even with a window open, the system
can be armed, however, leaving the
windows 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 3-44 .
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the bonnet, the doors, and
the liftgate 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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Security System
NOTE
  The theft deterrent system can also
be armed by activating the auto
relock function with all the doors, the
liftgate 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.



 Opening the bonnet.



 Switching the ignition ON.



(With the advanced keyless
function)
  Pressing the electric liftgate 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.
Cancelling the Intrusion Sensor
(With 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 remains closed
for 30 seconds, all the doors and the
liftgate 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
To cancel the intrusion sensor, press
the intrusion sensor cancel button on
the transmitter within 20 seconds after
pressing the lock button.
The hazard warning lights will fl ash three
times.
NOTE
  To reactivate the intrusion sensor,
turn off the armed theft-deterrent
system and then rearm it.
  The intrusion sensor is operational
when the theft-deterrent system
is armed. To cancel the intrusion
sensor, press the intrusion sensor
cancel button each time the theft-
deterrent 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.
 


 Starting the engine with the push button
start.
 


(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 the Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
 


 Pressing the unlock button 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 opener
while the key is being carried.
The hazard warning lights will fl ash twice.
Theft-Deterrent Labels
A label indicating that your vehicle is
equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is
in the glove compartment.
Mazda recommends that you affi x it to the
lower rear corner of a front door window.
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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 6-29 .



 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 6-32 ).
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Driving Tips
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.
  Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
  Drive slowly. Braking performance
can be adversely affected if
snow or ice adheres to the brake
components. If this situation occurs,
drive the vehicle slowly, releasing
the accelerator pedal and lightly
applying the brakes several times
until the brake performance returns
to normal.
Snow Tyres
WARNING
Use only the same size and type tyres
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four
wheels:
Using tyres different in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling
could be greatly affected and result in
an accident.
CAUTION
Check local regulations before using
studded tyres.
Use snow tyres on all four wheels
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed for your snow tyres or legal speed
limits.
Europe
When snow tyres are used, select the
specifi ed size and pressure (page 9-9 ).
Tyre Chains
Check local regulations before using tyre
chains.
CAUTION
  Chains may affect handling. 
 Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30
mph) or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is
lower.
  Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, and sharp turns.
  Avoid locked-wheel braking. 
 Do not use chains on a temporary
spare tyre; it may result in damage to
the vehicle and to the tyre. In some
models, the vehicle is not equipped
with a factory installed temporary
spare tyre.
  Do not use chains on roads that are
free of snow or ice. The tyres and
chains could be damaged.
  Chains may scratch or chip
aluminium wheels.
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