Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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 ...
Other materials:
Towing
Trailer Towing
Your Mazda is not designed for towing.
Never tow a trailer with your Mazda.
Recreational Towing
An example of "recreational towing" is
towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
The transaxle is not designed for towing
this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing rec ...
Rear Tilt Motor Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more..
3. Disconnect the rear tilt motor connector.
4. Apply battery positive voltage to the rear tilt motor terminals and inspect
the rear tilt motor operation
If not as specified, replace t ...
Inspecting Engine Oil Level
Be sure the vehicle is on a level
surface.
Warm up the engine to normal
operating temperature.
Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes
for the oil to return to the oil pan.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
reinsert it fully.
Pull it out again and examine the level ...
