Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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 abnormality by sounding the horn and flashing the hazard warning lights.
The system will not function unless it's properly armed. So when you leave the vehicle, follow the arming procedure correctly.
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 ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Afs (Adaptive Front Lighting System) Control Module Removal/Installation
NOTE:
Perform the auto leveling system initialization after newly replacing the
AFS control module to assure that the auto leveling system operates correctly.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Passenger-side front scuff plate.
b. Pass ...
Radar Sensor (Front)
Your vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor (front).
The following systems also use the radar sensor (front).
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves reflected off
a vehicle ahead
or an obstru ...
B Pillar Lower Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the front scuff plate..
2. Remove the rear scuff plate..
3. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
4. Pull the B-pillar lower trim in the direction of the arrow (1), (2) shown
in the figure, detach tab A, pin B, pin C, clip D.
5. Remove the B-pillar lower trim in the direction ...
