Mazda 3 Owners Manual: To Turn Off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off using any one of the following methods:
- Pressing the unlock button on the transmitter.
- Switching the ignition ON.
- (With the advanced keyless function)
- Pressing a request switch on the doors.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice.
NOTE When the doors are unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter while the theft-deterrent system is turned off, the hazard warning lights will flash twice to indicate that the system is turned off.
To Stop the Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off using any one of the following methods:
- Pressing the unlock button on the transmitter.
- Starting the engine with the push button start.
- (With the advanced keyless function)
- Pressing a request switch on the doors.
- Pressing the electric liftgate/trunk lid opener while the key is being carried.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice.
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 ...
Theft-Deterrent Labels
A label indicating that your vehicle is
equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is
in the glove compartment.
Mazda recommends that you affix it to the
lower rear corner of a front door window ...
Other materials:
Recommended Oil
U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico
Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil.
Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your
Mazda vehicle. Mazda Genuine 0W-20
Oil is required to achieve optimum fuel
economy.
For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and
Castrol ® (U.S.A. only).
Only use SAE 0W ...
Rear Seat Back Removal/Installation
1. Remove the rear seat cushion..
2. Remove the rear buckle installation bolt..
3. Fold the rear seat back.
4. Remove the bolts.
5. Remove the rear seat back from the rear seat back bracket by pulling the rear
seat back in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
6. Remove ...
Recommendations for Shifting (for
Vehicles without Gear Shift
Indication)
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda
recommends these shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
For cruising, Mazda recommends these
shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic
or on a steep upgrade , downshift before
the engine starts to ov ...
