2019 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

(Turning on the alarm)
Pressing the panic button for 1 second or
more will trigger the alarm for about 2
minutes and 30 seconds, and the following
will occur:
The horn sounds intermittently.
The hazard warning lights flash.
(Turning off the alarm)
The alarm stops by pressing any button on
the key.
Power saving function
By turning on the transmitter power saving
function, the advan ced keyless entry
*1 and
push button start system functions turn off
and the battery power consumption of the
transmitter is restricted.
The remote control function is operational
by operating the transmitter switch even
while the power saving function is turned
on. However, the operation indicator light
of the transmitter does not turn on/flash.
Turning on the power saving function
After you have turned on the power saving
function according to the following
procedure, the hazard warning lights and
sound operate
*1 one time.
1. Press the lock button on the transmitter 4 times within 3 seconds to turn on the
operation indicator light.
2. Press the lock button continuously for 1.5 seconds or longer while the
operation indicator light turns on (for 5
seconds).
3. Press any of the buttons on the
transmitter to make sure that the
operation indicator light does not turn
on/flash.
Turning off the power saving function
After you have turned off the power
saving function according to the following
procedure, the hazard warning lights and
sound operate
*1 one time.
1. Press any of the buttons on the
transmitter to make sure that the
operation indicator light does not turn
on/flash.
2. Press the lock button on the transmitter 4 times within 3 seconds to turn on the
operation indicator light.
3. Press the lock button continuously for 1.5 seconds or longer while the
operation indicator light turns on (for 5
seconds).
*1 With the advanced keyless function
▼Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or
within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Starting the Engine
NOTE
Starting the engine may be possible even
if the key is outside of the vehicle and
extremely close to a door and window,
however, always start the engine from
the driver's seat.
If the vehicle is started and the key is not
in the vehicle, the vehicle will not restart
after it is shut off and the ignition is
switched to off.
The trunk is out of the assured
operational range, however, if the key
(transmitter) is operable the engine will
start.
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Keys
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With the advanced keyless function

1. Interior antenna
2. Operational range

Without the advanced keyless function

1. Interior antenna
2. Operational range

NOTE
The engine may not start if the key is
placed in the following areas:
Around the dashboard
In the storage compartments such as the
glove compartment or the center console
On the rear parcel shelf (4–door)
▼Key Suspend Function
If a key is left in the vehicle, the functions
of the key left in the vehicle are
temporarily suspended to prevent theft of
the vehicle.
To restore the functions, press the unlock
button on the functions-suspended key in
the vehicle.
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Keys
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Advanced Keyless EntrySystem
*
▼Advanced Keyless Entry System
WA R N I N G
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, liftgate, and
fuel-filler lid, or open the liftgate/trunk lid
while carrying the key.

System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the foll
owing warning beeps.
Touch Sensor Inoperable Warning Beep
Refer to Touch Sensor Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function) on page 7-43.
Key Left-in-luggage Compartment/
Trunk Warning Beep
Refer to Key Left-in-luggage
Compartment/Trunk Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless function) on
page 7-43.
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function) on page 7-43.
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 Authorized
Mazda Dealer 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 4-8.
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Advanced Keyless Entry System
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Operational Range
▼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 3-4.
▼Locking, Unlocking the Doors
1. Exterior antenna
2. 80 cm (31 in)
3. Operational range

NOTE
The system may not operate if you are
too close to the windows or door
handles.
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 dashboard
In the storage compartments such as
the glove compartment or the center
console
On the rear parcel shelf (4–door)
Next to a communication device such
as a mobile phone
▼ Opening the Liftgate/Trunk Lid
1. Exterior antenna
2. 80 cm (31 in)
3. Operational range
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Advanced Keyless Entry System
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Door Locks
▼Door Locks
WA R N I N G
Always take all children and pets with you
or leave a responsible person with them:
Leaving a child or a pet unattended in a
parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot
weather, temperatures inside a vehicle can
become high enough to cause brain
damage or even death.
Do not leave the key in your vehicle with
children and keep them in a place where
your children will not find or play with
them:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is
dangerous. This could result in someone
being badly injured or even killed.
Keep all doors locked when driving:
Unlocked doors in a moving vehicle are
dangerous. Passengers can fall out if a
door is accidentally opened and can more
easily be thrown out in an accident.
Always close all the windows and
moonroof, lock the doors, fuel-filler lid, and
liftgate and take the key with you when
leaving your vehicle unattended:
Leaving your vehicle unlocked is dangerous
as children could lock themselves in a hot
vehicle, which could result in death. Also, a
vehicle left unlocked becomes an easy
target for thieves and intruders.
After closing the doors and the liftgate/
trunk lid, always verify that they are
securely closed:
Doors and the liftgate/trunk lid not
securely closed are dangerous, if the vehicle
is driven with a door and the liftgate/trunk
lid not securely closed, the door and the
liftgate/trunk lid could open unexpectedly
resulting in an accident.
Always confirm the safety around the
vehicle before opening a door and the
liftgate/trunk lid:
Suddenly opening a door and the liftgate/
trunk lid is dangerous. A passing vehicle or
a pedestrian could be hit and cause an
accident.
CAUTION

Always confirm the conditions around
the vehicle before opening/closing the
doors and the liftgate/trunk lid and use
caution during strong winds or when
parked on an incline. Not being aware of
the conditions around the vehicle is
dangerous because fingers could get
caught in the door and the liftgate/trunk
lid or a passing pedestrian could be hit,
resulting in an unexpected accident or
injury.
NOTE
Always stop the engine and lock the
doors. In addition, to prevent theft of
valuables, do not leave them inside the
cabin.
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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 dashboard
In the storage compartments such as
the glove compartment or the center
console
On the rear parcel shelf (4–door)
Next to a communication device such
as a mobile phone
When the ignition is switched to ACC or
ON, the vehicle lock-out prevention
feature prevents you from locking
yourself out of the vehicle.
All the doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate
will automatically unlock if they are
locked using the power door locks with
any door or liftgate open.
If all the doors are closed even though
the liftgate/trunk lid is open, all the
doors will lock.
The vehicle lock-out prevention feature
does not operate while the ignition is
switched off.
When all doors, fuel-filler lid, and
liftgate are locked using the power door
lock with any door or the liftgate/trunk
lid open, the closed doors, fuel-filler lid,
and liftgate are locked. After that, when
all doors and the liftgate/trunk lid are
closed, all doors, fuel-filler lid, and
liftgate are locked. However, if the key is
inside the vehicle, all doors, fuel-filler
lid, and liftgate are automatically
unlocked.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The beep sound is heard for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key
has been left in the vehicle.
(Without the advanced keyless
function)
The horn sound is heard twice to notify
the driver that the key has been left in
the vehicle.
(Door unlock (control) system with
collision detection)
This system automatically unlocks the
doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate in the
event the vehicle is involved in an
accident to allow passengers to get out
of the vehicle immediately and prevent
being trapped inside. While the ignition
is switched ON and in the event the
vehicle receives an impact strong
enough to inflate the air bags, all the
doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate are
automatically unlocked after about 6
seconds have elapsed from the time of
the accident.
The doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate
may not unlock depending on how an
impact is applied, the force of the
impact, and other conditions of the
accident.
If door-related systems or the battery is
malfunctioning, the doors, fuel-filler lid,
and liftgate will not unlock.
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▼Unlocking with Auxiliary Key
Only the driver's door can be unlocked
using the auxiliary key.
Refer to Keys on page 3-2.

Insert the auxiliary key while the driver's
door handle is pulled and turn the key to
the unlock side. Turn the auxiliary key
back to its original position before
removing it.
NOTE
If you attempt to open the driver’s door
using an unauthorized auxiliary key, the
key cylinder will spin around but the door
will not unlock.
▼Locking, Unlocking with Touch
Sensor, Door Handle (With the
advanced keyless function)
By touching the sensing area of the touch
sensor, various locking/unlocking
operations can be done without taking the
key out of a bag or pocket.
There are two types of touch sensors used
for locking and unlocking, and each sensor
is built into the outer door handle on the
driver and front passenger's doors.
1. Sensing area of door lock touch sensor
(Depression on outer side of door
handle)
2. Sensing area of door release touch sensor (Inner side of door handle)
NOTE
When locking/unlocking with the
transmitter carried, securely touch the
sensing area of the touch sensor as
follows.
Locking
Unlocking
The system may not operate normally
under the following conditions.
You touch the sensing area of the door
lock touch sensor and the sensing
area of the door release touch sensor
at the same time.
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You touch the sensing area of the
touch sensor while wearing gloves.
Foreign matter such as snow or dirt is
stuck on the sensing area of the touch
sensor.
You pull the door handle just after
touching the sensing area of the touch
sensor.
The system may operate if the outer side
door handle of a front door is splashed
with water by a car wash or rain while
the transmitter is in the operation range.
If the system does not operate even
though you touch the sensing area of the
touch sensor correctly, release the touch
sensor once, and then touch the sensing
area of the touch sensor again after
waiting about 3 seconds.
Locking
When locking, touch the sensing area of
the door lock touch sensor with all of the
following conditions met.
The ignition is switched OFF.
All the doors are closed.
You are carrying the transmitter.
The following locations are locked by
touching the sensing area of the door lock
touch sensor.
All doors
Fuel-filler lid
Liftgate
When locking, the hazard warning lights
and sound operate one time.
Unlocking
When unlocking, touch the sensing area of
the door release touch sensor with all of
the following conditions met.
The ignition is switched OFF.
The driver’s door is locked.
Three seconds or longer have passed
since the doors were locked.
You are carrying the transmitter.
(Unlocking from the driver's door)
The following locations are unlocked by
touching the sensing area of the door
release touch sensor of the driver's door.
Driver’s door
Fuel-filler lid
NOTE
The location to be unlocked can be
changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
When unlocking, the hazard warning
lights and sound operate two times.

(Unlocking from the front passenger’s
door)
The following locations are unlocked by
touching the sensing area of the door
release touch sensor of the front
passenger's door.
All doors
Fuel-filler lid
Liftgate
When unlocking, the hazard warning
lights and sound operate two times.
NOTE
Confirm that all the doors and liftgate
are securely locked.
For the liftgate, move it without pressing
the electric liftgate opener to verify that
the liftgate has not been left ajar.
All the doors and liftgate cannot be
locked when any door is open.
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