Mazda 3 Owners Manual: To Turn Off an Armed System

Mazda 3 Owners Manual / Before Driving / Security System / Theft-Deterrent System / To Turn Off an Armed System

An armed system can be turned off using any one of the following methods:

Pressing the unlock button on the transmitter.
Switching the ignition ON.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Pressing a request switch on the doors.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice.

NOTE When the doors are unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter while the theft-deterrent system is turned off, the hazard warning lights will flash twice to indicate that the system is turned off.

To Stop the Alarm

A triggered alarm can be turned off using any one of the following methods:

Pressing the unlock button on the transmitter.
Starting the engine with the push button start.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Pressing a request switch on the doors.
Pressing the electric liftgate/trunk lid opener while the key is being carried.

The hazard warning lights will flash twice.

How to Arm the System

Close the windows and the moonroof * securely. Switch the ignition OFF. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the liftgate/trunk lid are closed. Press the lock button on the transmitter or ...

Theft-Deterrent Labels

A label indicating that your vehicle is equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is in the glove compartment. Mazda recommends that you affix it to the lower rear corner of a front door window ...

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