Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the hazard warning lights flash for about 30 seconds when the system is triggered by any one of the following:
- Unlocking a door with the key, door lock switch, or an inside door-lock knob.
- Forcing open a door, the hood or the liftgate/trunk lid.
- Opening the hood by operating the hood release handle.
- Switching the ignition ON without using the push button start.
If the system is triggered again, the lights and horn will activate until the driver's door is unlocked with the transmitter.
(With advanced key)
The lights and horn can also be deactivated by pressing the request switch on a door.
NOTE If the battery goes dead while the theftdeterrent system is armed, the horn will activate and the hazard warning lights will flash when the battery is charged or replaced.
Theft-Deterrent System
If the theft deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle,
which could result in the vehicle or its
contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormali ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result
in an accident.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across
the tread.
Replace the tire when ...
Brake Pedal Inspection
Pedal Height Inspection
1. Measure the distance from the center of the upper surface of the pedal pad
to the floor covering and verify that it is as specified.
If not within the specification, replace the brake pedal.
Brake pedal height (reference value)
MZR 2.0, SKYACTI ...
Brake/Clutch Fluid
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
WARNING
If the brake/clutch fl uid level is low, have
the brakes inspected:
A low brake/clutch fl uid level is
dangerous.
A low level could indicate brake lining
wear or a brake system leak which
could cause the brakes to fail and lead ...
