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:
Headlight Leveling Switch Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the switch panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Remove the headlight leveling switch in the direction of the arrow (2) shown
in the figure while pressing the tabs in the direction of ...
Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) at the
latest or sooner
if irregular wear develops. Mazda recommends to rotate every 8,000 km (5,000
miles) to
help increase tire life and distribute wear more evenly.
Inspect the tires for uneven wear and damage. Abno ...
Hazard Warning Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the center panel..
3. Verify that the continuity between the hazard switch terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the hazard warning switch.
4. Apply battery voltage to hazar ...
