Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Theft-Deterrent System
If the theft deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which could result in the vehicle or its contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the surrounding area of an abnormality by sounding the horn and flashing the hazard warning lights.
The system will not function unless it's properly armed. So when you leave the vehicle, follow the arming procedure correctly.
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system allows the
engine to start only with a key the system
recognizes.
If someone attempts to start the engine
with an unrecognized key, the engine
will not start, thereby hel ...
Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about 30
seconds when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
Unlocking a door ...
Other materials:
Battery Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1
Battery cover
(See Battery Cover Removal Note.)
(See Battery Cover Installation Note.)
2
Negative battery cable
3
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Taking Action
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
KEY Warning Light
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
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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 ...
