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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).

The following conditions indicate that the battery power is low:

Replacing the key battery

  1. Press the knob and pull out the auxiliary key.

Mazda 3. Replacing the key battery


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

Mazda 3. Replacing the key battery


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

Mazda 3. Replacing the key battery


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

Mazda 3. Replacing the key battery


  1. Remove the battery cap, then remove the battery.

Mazda 3. Replacing the key battery


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

Mazda 3. Replacing the key battery


  1. Close the cover.

Mazda 3. Replacing the key battery


  1. 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.

Mazda 3. Replacing the key battery


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