Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Modification and Add-On Equipment

Mazda 3 Owners Manual / Before Driving / Security System / 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.

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 ...

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Spark Plug Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
CAUTION: If a spark plug that is not as specified is installed, engine performance will be deteriorated. Install only the specified spark plug when replacing. 1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the charge air cooler.. 4. Remove t ...

Clock Spring Inspection [Standard Deployment Control System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the driver–side air bag module.. 3. Remove the steering wheel.. 4. Remove the column cover. 5. Remove the clock spring.. 6. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the ...

Removing a Flat Tire
If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover with the beveled end of the jack lever. NOTE Force the end of the jack lever firmly between wheel and cover, or removal will be difficult. CAUTION Align the notch on the wheel cover with the valve ...