ignition MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2004 (in English) User Guide

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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Locking, unlocking with door-lock
switch
All doors and the liftgate lock
automatically when LOCK is pushed.
They all unlock when the unmarked part
of the door-lock switch is pushed.
All the door-lock knobs will unlock
immediately when LOCK is pushed with
either front door open and the key in the
ignition switch.

Rear Door Child Safety Locks
These locks are intended to help prevent
children from accidentally opening the
rear doors. Use them both whenever a
child rides in the vehicle.
If you insert the key and turn the child
safety lock to the lock position before
closing that door, the door cannot be
opened from the inside.
The door can be opened only by lifting the
outside handle.
Unlock
Lock
Lock Unlock
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Doors and Locks
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for the power windows to
operate.

Operating the Driver’s Side
Power Window
Opening/closing
To open the window to the desired
position, lightly hold down the switch.
To close the window to the desired
position, lightly pull up the switch.
Auto-opening
To fully open the window automatically,
push the switch completely down.
To stop the window partway, lightly pull
up the switch and then release it.
Power Windows*
Closing Power Windows:
Closing power windows are
dangerous. A person’s hands, head,
or even neck could be caught by the
window and result in serious injury or
even death.
This warning applies especially to
children. Make sure the opening is
clear before closing a window.
Children and Power Windows:
Leaving the power window switches
unlocked while children are in the
vehicle is dangerous. Power window
switches that are not locked with the
power window lock switch would
allow children to operate power
windows unintentionally which could
result in serious injury if a child’s
hands, head or neck becomes caught
by the window. Always lock all
passenger power windows with the
power window lock switch on the
driver’s side while children are in the
vehicle, and never allow children to
play with power window switches.
To prevent burning out the fuse and
damaging the power window system,
don’t open or close more than three
windows at once.
WARNING
CAUTION
Close
Left front window
Open
*Some models.
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
The moonroof can be opened or closed
electrically only when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.

Tilt Operation
The rear of the moonroof can be tilted
open to provide more ventilation.
To fully tilt automatically, push the rear of
the tilt switch.
To stop tilting partway, push any part of
the tilt or slide switch.
To close to the desired position, push the
front of the tilt or slide switch.
Moonroof*
Extending the Head or Arms
Through the Moonroof:
Extending the head, arms, or other
parts of the body through the
moonroof is dangerous. The head or
arms could hit something while the
vehicle is moving. This could cause
death or serious injury. Don’t let
passengers stand up or extend
anything through the open moonroof
while the vehicle is moving.
Closing the Moonroof:
A closing moonroof is dangerous.
The hands, head, or even neck of a
person —especially a child— could
be caught in it as it closes, causing
serious injury or even death. Make
sure the opening is clear before
closing the moonroof.
Tilt switch Slide switch
WARNING
NOTE
After washing your Mazda or after a
rain, wipe the water off the moonroof
before operating it to avoid water
penetration which could cause rust and
water damage to your headliner.
CloseTilt up
Close
*Some models.
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Knowing Your Mazda
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Security System
The optional 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 helping to prevent the
theft of your vehicle.
Immobilizer System
•Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
•To avoid damage to the key, do not:
Drop the key.
Get the key wet.
Expose the key to any kind of
magnetic field.
Expose the key to high
temperatures on places such as
the dashboard or hood, under
direct sunlight.
CAUTION
•When starting the engine do not
allow the following, as the engine
may not start due to the electronic
signal from the ignition key not
being transmitted correctly.
A key ring rests on the key grip.
Metal parts of other keys or
metal objects touch the key grip.
Spare keys or keys for other
vehicles equipped with an
immobilizer system touch or
come near the key grip.
Devices for electronic purchases,
or security passage touch or
come near the key.
CAUTION
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Knowing Your Mazda
Security System
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Operation
Arming
The system is armed when the ignition
switch is turned from the ON to the ACC
position.
The security indicator light in the
instrument panel flashes every 2 seconds
until the system is disarmed.
Disarming
The system is disarmed when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position with
the correct ignition key.
The security indicator light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and goes out.
If the engine doesn’t start with the correct
ignition key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the
system may have a malfunction. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
•(U.S.A.)

This device complies with part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
•(CANADA)

This device complies with RSS-210
of Industry CANADA. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference,
including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the
device.
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Knowing Your Mazda
Security System
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Maintenance
If you have a problem with the
immobilizer system or the key, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Modification and Add-On
Equipment
Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer
system’s operation if the system has been
modified or if any add-on equipment has
been installed to it.
NOTE
•If the warning light comes on and
stays on when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position, the
engine will not start.
•Signals from a TV or radio station,
or from a transceiver or a mobile
telephone, could interfere with your
immobilizer system. If you are
using the proper key and your
engine fails to start, check the
warning light. If it is flashing,
remove the ignition key and wait 2
seconds or more, then reinsert it and
try starting the engine again. If it
doesn’t start after 3 or more tries,
contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
•If the warning light flashes
continuously while you are driving,
don’t shut off the engine. Go to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer and have
it checked. If you shut off the
engine while the light is flashing
you won’t be able to restart it.
NOTE
•The keys carry a unique electronic
code. For this reason, and to assure
your safety, replacement keys
require some waiting time to obtain.
They are only available through an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
•Always keep a replacement key, in
case one is lost. If a key is lost,
contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
•If you lose a key, an Authorized
Mazda Dealer will reset the
electronic codes of your remaining
keys and immobilizer system.
Starting the vehicle with a key that
has not been reset is not possible.
To avoid damage to your vehicle, do
not modify the system or install any
add-on equipment to it.
CAUTION
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Knowing Your Mazda
Security System
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
The optional theft-deterrent system is
designed to prevent your vehicle or its
contents from being stolen when all the
doors, hood, and trunk lid/liftgate are
locked.
If forcible entry is attempted, the system
sounds the horn and flashes the hazard
warning lights.

Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about 3
minutes when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
•Forcing open a door, the hood or the
trunk lid/liftgate.
•Opening a door, the hood or the trunk
lid by operating an inside door-lock
knob, the hood release handle or the
trunk lid release lever.
If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activate until a door or the
trunk lid is unlocked with the key or with
the transmitter.

How to Arm the System
1. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
2. Close the hood. Then close and lock all
doors and the trunk lid/liftgate from the
outside using the key. If you have the
keyless entry system, press the LOCK
button on the transmitter. The hazard
warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the system is armed.
The following method will also arm the
theft-deterrent system:
Close the hood and the trunk lid/
liftgate . Press the area on the door-lock
switch marked "LOCK" once. Close all
doors.
Theft-Deterrent System*
NOTE
•The theft-deterrent system operates
with the key or the keyless entry
system transmitter.
•The system will not function unless
it is properly armed. To properly
secure the vehicle, always make
sure all the windows are completely
closed and all doors and the liftgate
are locked before leaving the
vehicle. Remember to take your key
and transmitter.
NOTE
Locking the doors with the inside
door-lock knob will not arm the
system.
*Some models.
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Security System
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To Tu r n o f f a n A r m e d S y s t e m
An armed system can be turned off by any
one of the following methods:
•Unlock a door or the trunk lid with the
key.
•Press the UNLOCK button on the
keyless entry system transmitter.
•Insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn it to the ON position.

To Stop an Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off by any
one of the following methods:
•Unlock a door or the trunk lid with the
key.
•Press the UNLOCK button on the
keyless entry system transmitter.

Theft-Deterrent Labels
Labels indicating that your vehicle is
equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System
are in the glove box.
Mazda recommends that you affix them to
the lower rear corner of the front door
windows.
NOTE
If you have any problem with the theft-
deterrent system, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Knowing Your Mazda
Steering Wheel and Mirrors
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Power control mirror
The ignition switch must be in the ACC or
ON position.
To a d j u s t :
1. Move the selector switch to the left or
right to choose the mirror.
2. Depress the mirror switch in the
appropriate direction.
After adjusting the mirror, lock the
control by moving the selector switch to
the middle position.
Folding the mirror
Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is
flush with the vehicle.Mirror defroster*
To turn on the mirror defrosters, turn the
ignition switch to the ON position and
push the rear window defroster switch
(page 5-52).
Mirror switch
Outside mirror
Selector switch
Driving with Mirrors Folded In:
Driving with the outside mirrors
folded in is dangerous. Your rear view
will be restricted, and you could have
an accident. Always return the
outside mirrors to the driving position
before you start driving.
WARNING
*Some models.
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Before Driving Your Mazda
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of
this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions
requirements.
Emission Control System
Parking Over Flammable Objects:
Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with
the engine turned off, the exhaust system could ignite it because the exhaust system
gets very hot during normal use. A resulting fire could cause serious injury or death.
Never park over or near anything flammable.
Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst inside
the converter or cause the converter to get very hot. Either condition will damage the
converter and cause poor performance.
•USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
•Don’t drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction.
•Don’t coast with the ignition switch turned off.
•Don’t descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switch turned off.
•Don’t operate the engine at high idle for more than 5 minutes.
•Don’t tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and adjustments must
be made by a qualified technician.
•Don’t try to push-start or pull-start your vehicle.
NOTE
Under U.S. federal law, any modification to the original-equipment emission control
system before the first sale and registration of a vehicle is subject to penalties. In some
states, such modification made on a used vehicle is also subject to penalties.
WARNING
CAUTION
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