Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Battery Replacement
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not flash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
CAUTION
- Make sure the battery is installed
correctly. Battery leakage could occur if it
is not installed correctly.
- When replacing the battery, be careful
not to touch any of the internal circuitry
and electrical terminals, bend the
electrical terminals, or get dirt in the
transmitter as the transmitter could be
damaged.
- There is the danger of explosion if the
battery is not correctly replaced.
- Dispose of used batteries according to
the following instructions.
- Insulate the plus and minus terminals
of the battery using cellophane or
equivalent tape.
- Never disassemble.
- Never throw the battery into fi re or
water.
- Never deform or crush.
- Replace only with the same type battery
(CR2025 or equivalent).
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The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:
Replacing the key battery
- Press the knob and pull out the
auxiliary key.

- Twist a tape-wrapped flathead
screwdriver in the direction of the
arrow and open the cover slightly.

- Insert the tape-wrapped flathead
screwdriver into the gap and slide it in
the direction of the arrow.

- Twist the flathead screwdriver in the
direction of the arrow and remove the
cover.

- Remove the battery cap, then remove
the battery.

- Insert a new battery with the positive
pole facing up, and then cover the
battery with the battery cap.

- Close the cover.

- Reinsert the auxiliary key.
CAUTION
- Be careful not to allow the rubber ring
shown in the fi gure to be scratched or
damaged.
- If the rubber ring detaches, reattach it
before inserting a new battery.
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WARNING
Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories:
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds,
chemicals known to the Stat ...
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is as specified.
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