2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 ignition

2–9
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
*Some models.
Erasing programmed driving positions
(Erasing the driving positions
programmed to the key)
1. Switch the ignition OFF.
2. Press the SET button on the side of the
seat until a beep sound is heard one
time.
3. After the beep sounds, press the key

button within 5 seconds until a beep
sound is heard one time.

NOTE
If a beep sound is heard three times, the
operation is cancelled.
Seat Warmer *
The front seats are electrically heated. The
ignition must be switched ON.
Press the seat warmer switch while the
ignition is switched ON to operate the seat
warmer. The indicator lights turn on to
indicate that the seat warmer is operating.
The mode changes as follows 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
as follows, and could cause a low-
temperature burn.
 
 Infants, small children, 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

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.

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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
CAUTION
Do not use organic solvents to clean the
seat. It may damage the seat surface and
the heater.
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 Folding the Seatbacks
By lowering the rear seatbacks the luggage
compartment space can be expanded.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with occupants
on folded down seatbacks 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 seatbacks lowered.
Allowing children to play in the vehicle
with the seatbacks folded down is
dangerous. If a child enters the luggage
compartment and the seatbacks 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 seatbacks 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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Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
*Some models.
Seat Belt Warning
Systems
If it detects that the occupant seat belt
is unfastened, the warning light or beep
alerts the occupant.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-58 .
Refer to Seat Belt Warning Beep on page
7-64 .

Seat belt indicator light (rear seat)
(green)
*


The light turns on when the ignition
is switched ON and a rear seat belt is
fastened, and then it turns off after about
30 seconds.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
and Load Limiting
Systems
For optimum protection, the front seat
belts and rear outboard seat belts * are
equipped with pretensioner and load
limiting systems. For both these systems to
work properly you must wear the seat belt
properly.

Pretensioners:
When a collision is detected, the
pretensioners deploy simultaneously with
the air bags.
For deployment details, refer to the SRS
Air Bag Deployment Criteria (page
2-55 ).
The seat belt retractors remove slack
quickly as the air bags are expanding.
Any time the air bags and seat belt
pretensioners have ¿ red they must be
replaced.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-36 .
Refer to Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep on page 7-64 .
(With front passenger air bag
deactivation switch)
In addition, the pretensioner system for
the front passenger, like the front and side
passenger air bag, is designed to only
deploy when the front passenger air bag
deactivation switch is turned to the ON
position.
For details, refer to Front Passenger Air
Bag Deactivation Switch (page 2-47 ).

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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
*Some models.
Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch *
WARNING
Do not deactivate the front passenger air bag unnecessarily:
Unnecessary deactivation of the front passenger air bag is dangerous. If turned off
unnecessarily, the front passenger will not receive the added protection of the air bag.
Serious injuries or even death could occur. With the exception of installing a child-
restraint system on the front passenger seat, do not turn the air bag deactivation switch
to the OFF position.



The front passenger air bag deactivation switch should be used to deactivate the front
passenger front and side air bags and also the front passenger seat belt pretensioner system
if installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat.

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 speci¿ ed period of time, then turns on/off depending on the
conditions as indicated in the following table.

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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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
speci¿ 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).
Switch Positions
Before driving, always con¿ 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.

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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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.

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.

3–3
Before Driving
Keys

A code number is stamped on the plate
attached to the key set; detach this plate
and store it in a safe place (not in the
vehicle) for use if you need to make a
replacement key (auxiliary key).
Also write down the code number and
keep it in a separate safe and convenient
place, but not in the vehicle.

If your key (auxiliary key) is lost, consult
your Authorised Mazda Repairer and have
your code number ready.
NOTE
The driver must carry the key to ensure
the system functions properly.

Auxiliary key Transmitter
Key code number plate

To use the auxiliary key, pull out the
auxiliary key from the transmitter while
pressing the knob.

Knob

Keyless Entry System
This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors and
the liftgate.
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.

System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps.
 


 KEY Warning Light (Red)
 Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-36 .
 


 Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
  Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-65 .
 


 Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
  Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-66 .

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.

3–4
Before Driving
Keys
CAUTION
Changes or modi¿ cations not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE
  The keyless entry system operation
may vary due to local conditions.
  The keyless entry system is fully
operational (door/liftgate 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 weak. To install a
new battery, refer to Key Battery
Replacement (page 6-37 ).

 Battery life is about one year.
Replace the battery with a new one
if the KEY indicator light (green)
À 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 À 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.