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:
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system is designed to assist the driver
in checking the
area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides while the vehicle is reversing by
alerting the
driver to the presence of vehicles approaching the rear of the vehicle.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA ...
Rear Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
1. Remove the rear stabilizer control link from the vehicle..
2. Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the rear
stabilizer control link.
3. Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times and shake it side to side 10
times.
4. Measure the ball joint rotational torque usin ...
Fuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED
FUEL,
which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.
This vehicle will perform best with fuel listed in the table.
* U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoli ...
