light MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2004 (in English) Owner's Guide

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Doors and Locks
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Closing the liftgate
Use both hands to push the liftgate down
until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it.
Pull up on the liftgate to make sure it is
secure.

Luggage Compartment
NOTE
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is
a malfunction in the electrical system
and the liftgate cannot be unlocked,
perform the following manual
procedure as an emergency measure to
unlock it:
1. Remove the cap on the interior side
of the liftgate with a flathead
screwdriver.
2. Turn the lever to the right to unlock
the liftgate.
After performing this emergency
measure, have the vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.
Cap
Lever
Placing Cargo on the Cover:
Placing luggage or other cargo on top
of the luggage compartment cover is
dangerous. During sudden braking or
a collision, the cargo could become a
projectile that could hit and injure
someone. The vehicle has a light
weight luggage compartment cover to
keep the contents of your luggage
area out of sight; it will not retain
heavy objects that are not tied down in
an accident like a rollover. Tie down
all heavy objects, whether luggage or
cargo, using the tie down hooks.
Don’t place anything on top of the
cover.
Not Securing Luggage and Cargo:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury. Make sure
luggage and cargo is secured before
driving.
Make sure the luggage compartment
cover is firmly secured. If it is not
firmly secured, it could unexpectedly
disengage resulting in injury.
WARNING
CAUTION
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Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Trunk Security
In some situations you may want to
prevent the trunk from being opened with
the remote trunk lid release lever.
Give your key only to someone you trust.
To secure the trunk lid, lock the rear
seatbacks (page 2-7), push the trunk lock
lever up, and close the trunk.
To cancel the security feature, insert the
key into the lock, turn the key clockwise,
and pull the trunk lock lever down.

Trunk Light
The trunk light is on when the lid is open
and off when it’s closed.
Unlock
Lock
Trunk lock leverNOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the trunk open
for a long period when the engine is
not running.
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Doors and Locks
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside
trunk release slide lever that provides a
means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the
trunk.
No matter how careful adults might be
with keys and locking their cars, parents
should be aware that children may be
tempted to play around vehicles and use
the trunk as a hiding place.
Adults are advised to familiarize
themselves with the operation and
location of the inside trunk release slide
lever so that all children can be told about
it in an appropriate way, keeping in mind
that most vehicles don’t have such levers.

Opening the Trunk Lid from the
Inside
Slide the illuminated inside trunk release
slide lever in the direction of the arrow.
The lever is made of material that will
glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk
following a brief exposure to ambient
light.
The inside trunk release slide lever is
located on the inside of the trunk lid.
Inside Trunk Release Slide
Lever (4 Door)
Open Trunk Lid and Children:
Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving
children in the vehicle with the keys is
dangerous. Children could open the
trunk lid and climb inside resulting in
possible injury or death from heat
exposure. Close the trunk lid, lock the
rear seatbacks and do not allow
children to play inside the vehicle.
WARNING
Unattended Children and Pets:
Leaving children or animals
unattended in a parked vehicle is
dangerous. Babies left sleeping and
kids who lock themselves in cars or
trunks can die very quickly from heat
prostration. Don’t leave your children
or pets alone in a car at any time.
Don’t leave the car, the rear folding
seats or the trunk unlocked. Always
keep the car from being a tempting
place to play by locking rear seats,
doors and the trunk, and keeping the
keys where children won’t play with
them.
WARNING
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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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Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Fuel-Filler Lid
To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid
release.
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
Fuel Spray:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness
when ingested. Fuel spray is released
when there is pressure in the fuel
tank and the fuel cap is removed too
quickly. When removing the fuel cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for
any hissing to stop. Then remove it.
Fuel Vapor:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries. Before
refueling, stop the engine, and always
keep sparks and flames away from the
filler neck. Additionally, use of the
incorrect fuel filler cap or not using a
fuel filler cap may result in fuel leak,
which could result in serious burns or
death in an accident.
Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel
cap or an approved equivalent,
available at Authorized Mazda
Dealers. The wrong cap can result in a
serious malfunction of the fuel and
emission control systems. It may also
cause the check engine light in the
instrument cluster to illuminate.
WARNING
CAUTION
Remote fuel-filler
lid release5 Door
Remote fuel-filler
lid release
4 Door
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Fuel-Filler Cap
To remove the filler cap, turn it
counterclockwise.
To close the filler cap, turn it clockwise
until it clicks.

Opening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.
Make sure the fuel-filler cap is
tightened securely. The check engine
light may illuminate on when the cap
isn’t tightened securely. If the light
remains on (even after you have
tightened the cap securely, driven, and
restarted the engine several times), it
may indicate a different problem.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible.
OpenClose
CAUTION
Hood
Closed and Securely Locked Hood:
A hood that is not closed and securely
locked is dangerous as it could fly
open while the vehicle is moving and
block the driver’s vision which could
result in a serious accident. Always
check that the hood is closed and
securely locked.
WARNING
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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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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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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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Security System
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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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