Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Illuminated Entry System

Mazda 3 Owners Manual / Interior Features / Interior Equipment / Interior Lights / Illuminated Entry System

When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead light (switch is in the DOOR position) turn on for:

About 30 seconds after the driver's door is unlocked and the ignition is switched off.
About 15 seconds after all doors are closed and the ignition is switched off.
About 5 seconds after all doors are closed and the ignition is switched off when the key is out of the vehicle.
Illuminates for about 15 seconds when the ignition is returned from ACC to OFF.

The light also turns off when:

The ignition is switched on and all doors are closed.
The driver's door is locked.

NOTE

Battery saver If any door is left open with the overhead light switch in the DOOR position, or the liftgate/trunk lid is left open, the overhead light or luggage compartment light/trunk light turns off after about 30 minutes to prevent battery depletion.
The operation of the illuminated entry system can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on .

Overhead Lights

With Map Lights Front Rear Without Map Lights NOTE (With map lights) The rear overhead light also turn on and off when the front overhead light switch is op ...

Accessory Sockets

Only use genuine Mazdaaccessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). Type A The accessory sockets can be used regardless of whether the ignition is on or off. ...

Other materials:

Rear Seat Belt Removal/Installation
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Locking, Unlocking
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Hazardous Driving
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