Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Modification and Add-On Equipment
Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer and the theft-deterrent systems' operation if the system has been modified or if any add-on equipment has been installed.
| CAUTION To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not modify the system or install any add-on equipment to the immobilizer and the theft-deterrent systems or the vehicle. |
Security System
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Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system allows the
engine to start only with a key the system
recognizes.
If someone attempts to start the engine
with an unrecognized key, the engine
will not start, thereby hel ...
Other materials:
Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft
from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel
rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected,
the internal parts of the clock spr ...
Using LATCH Lower Anchor
Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially
designed
LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seats. Both anchors must be used,
otherwise the
seat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restraint
systems
must also be used in conjunc ...
Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Inspection [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection
or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector
when disconnecting it.
On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. ...
