2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 keyless entry

3–1*Some models.3–1
3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.

Keys ...................................................... 3-2
Keys ............................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System .................... 3-3

Advanced Keyless Entry System ....... 3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
* ........................................... 3-9
Operational Range ....................... 3-10

Doors and Locks ................................ 3-11
Door Locks ................................... 3-11
Liftgate ......................................... 3-20

Fuel and Emission ............................. 3-25
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ................................... 3-25
Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap .............. 3-30

Steering Wheel................................... 3-32
Steering Wheel ............................. 3-32

Mirrors ............................................... 3-34
Mirrors ......................................... 3-34

Windows ............................................. 3-38
Power Windows ........................... 3-38
Sunroof
* ....................................... 3-41

Security System ................................. 3-44
Modi¿ cation and Add-On
Equipment .................................... 3-44
Immobilizer System ..................... 3-44
Theft-Deterrent System
* ............... 3-46
Driving Tips ....................................... 3-50
Running-In ................................... 3-50
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ................................. 3-50
Hazardous Driving ....................... 3-51
Floor Mat ..................................... 3-51
Rocking the Vehicle ..................... 3-52
Winter Driving ............................. 3-53
Driving In Flooded Area .............. 3-56
Turbocharger Information
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5) ..................... 3-57

Towing ................................................ 3-58
Towing Caravans and Trailers
(Europe/Russia/Turkey/
South Africa) ................................ 3-58

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.

3–9
Before Driving
Advanced Keyless Entry System
*Some models.
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
*
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will affect
the device.
The advanced keyless function allows you
to lock/unlock the door and the liftgate, or
open the liftgate while carrying the key.

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






 Request switch Inoperable Warning
Beep
  Refer to Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function) on page 7-66 .
 


 Key Left-in-luggage Compartment
Warning Beep
  Refer to Key Left-in-luggage
Compartment Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function) on page
7-66 .
 


 Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
 Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function) on page 7-66 .

NOTE
The advanced keyless entry system
functions can be deactivated to prevent
any possible adverse effect on a user
wearing a pacemaker or other medical
device. If the system is deactivated,
you will be unable to start the engine
by carrying the key. Consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer for details. If the
advanced keyless entry system has been
deactivated, you can start the engine by
following the procedure indicated when
the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-9 .

3–10
Before Driving
Advanced Keyless Entry System
Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
NOTE
When the battery power is low, or in
places where there are high-intensity
radio waves or noise, the operational
range may become narrower or
the system may not operate. For
determining battery replacement, Refer
to Keyless Entry System on page
3-3 .
Locking, Unlocking the Doors and
the Liftgate

Exterior aerial
Locking only
Operational range80 cm (31in) 80 cm (31in)

NOTE
  The system may not operate if you
are too close to the windows or door
handles, or liftgate.
  If the key is left in the following
areas and you leave the vehicle, the
doors may be locked depending on
the radio wave conditions even if the
key is left in the vehicle.
 


 Around the instrument panel



 In the storage compartments such
as the glove compartment or the
centre console
 


 Next to a communication device
such as a mobile phone
Opening the Liftgate

Exterior aerial
80 cm(31in)
Operational range

3–16
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
NOTE
  The setting can be changed so that
the doors and the liftgate are locked
automatically without pressing the
request switch.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .
 (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
are locked automatically after about
three seconds when the advanced
key is out of the operational range.
Also, the hazard warning lights À ash
once. (Even if the driver is in the
operational range, all doors and the
liftgate are locked automatically after
about 30 seconds.) If you are out
of the operational range before the
doors and the liftgate 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 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
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 À ash for con¿ rmation.
 The time required for the doors to
lock automatically can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .
 


 Opening a door or the liftgate.



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

4–5
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.
In this position the steering wheel is
unlocked.
NOTE
The keyless entry system does not
function while the push button start has
been pressed to ACC, and the doors will
not lock/unlock even if they have been
locked manually.
O N
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition
is switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-36 ).
NOTE

(SKYACTIV-G 2.0)
When the push button start is pressed
to ON, the sound of the fuel pump
motor operating near the fuel tank can
be heard. This does not indicate an
abnormality.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will affect
the device.

4–15
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
 


 The driver's seat belt is fastened.



 The air conditioner is not operating with the airÀ ow mode dial in the position.



 (Automatic air-conditioning) 


 
 The temperature setting dial for the air-conditioning is set to a position other than
maximum heating/maximum cooling (A/C ON).
 

 
 The vehicle's interior temperature and the set temperature for the air conditioner are
nearly the same.
 


 The i-stop warning light (amber) is not turned on/À ashing.



 The keyless entry & push button start system functions are normal.



 The brake vacuum is suf¿ ciently high.



 The steering wheel is not being operated.



 (Manual transaxle) 


 
 The vehicle speed is 3 km/h (1.8 mph) or less.


 
 The shift lever is in the neutral position.


 
 The clutch pedal is not depressed. 



 (Automatic transaxle) 


 
 The vehicle is stopped.


 
 The selector lever is in the D or M position (not in second gear ¿ xed mode).


 
 The automatic transaxle À uid has warmed up suf¿ ciently.


 
 The automatic transaxle À uid temperature is not abnormally high.


 
 The steering wheel is almost in the straight-ahead position (idling may not stop even
with the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position if force is applied to the steering
wheel. Release the force applied to the steering wheel to stop engine idling).
 

 
 The vehicle is stopped by depressing the brake pedal.


 
 Emergency braking is not applied.

When the system is not operable
Engine idling does not stop in the following conditions:
 


 The vehicle is stopped but the engine is kept idling.



 The air conditioner is operating with the airÀ ow mode dial in the position.



 (Automatic air-conditioning) 


 
 The temperature setting dial for the air-conditioning is set to the maximum heating/
maximum cooling (A/C ON) position.
 

 
 There is a large difference between the cabin temperature and the set temperature of the
air conditioner.
 


 The ambient temperature is extremely high or low.



 The atmospheric pressure is low (when driving at high altitudes).