Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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 Shock Absorber Disposal
1. Clamp a rear shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing
downwards.
2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} hole at a point 40—50 mm {1.6—1.9
in} from the bottom of the tube, so that the gas can escape.
WARNING:
Whenever drilling into a rear shock absorber, wear prot ...
Cleaning the Upholstery and
Interior Trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl with a leather-and-vinyl
cleaner.
Leather *
Remove dust and sand first using a
vacuum cleaner or other means, then wipe
dirt off using a soft cloth with a leather
cleaner or a soft cloth soaked i ...
Liftgate Opener Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate lower trim.
d. Liftgate latch and lock actuator.
e. Liftgate opener switch.
3. Verify the continuity of liftgate opener switch terminals A and B.
4 ...
