keyless MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2016 Owners Manual (in English)

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3–1*Some models.
3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.

Keys ...................................................... 3-2
Keys ............................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System .................... 3-3

Advanced Keyless Entry System ....... 3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
* ........................................... 3-9
Operational Range ....................... 3-10

Doors and Locks ................................ 3-11
Door Locks ................................... 3-11
Liftgate/Trunk Lid ........................ 3-20
Inside Trunk Release Lever
(4-Door)
* ...................................... 3-24

Fuel and Emission ............................. 3-26
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ................................... 3-26
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ................ 3-29

Steering Wheel................................... 3-31
Steering Wheel ............................. 3-31

Mirrors ............................................... 3-32
Mirrors ......................................... 3-32

Windows ............................................. 3-35
Power Windows ........................... 3-35
Moonroof
* ................................... 3-38
Security System ................................. 3-40
Modi¿ cation and Add-On
Equipment .................................... 3-40
Immobilizer System ..................... 3-40
Theft-Deterrent System
* ............... 3-42

Driving Tips ....................................... 3-44
Break-In Period ............................ 3-44
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ................................. 3-44
Hazardous Driving ....................... 3-45
Floor Mat ..................................... 3-45
Rocking the Vehicle ..................... 3-46
Winter Driving ............................. 3-46
Driving In Flooded Area .............. 3-48
Overloading .................................. 3-49
Driving on Uneven Road ............. 3-50

Towing ................................................ 3-51
Trailer Towing .............................. 3-51
Recreational Towing .................... 3-51
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3–3
Before Driving
Keys
N O T E
 


y The driver must carry the key to ensure
the system functions properly.
 


y Always keep a spare key in case one
is lost. If a key is lost, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.


Auxiliary key Transmitter
Key code number plate

To use the auxiliary key, press the knob
and pull out the key (transmitter).


Keyless Entry System
This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors and
the liftgate/trunk lid, and opens the trunk
lid.
The system can start the engine without
having to take the key out of your purse or
pocket.
It can also help you signal for attention.
Operating the theft-deterrent system is
also possible on theft-deterrent system-
equipped vehicles.
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.

System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps.
 


y KEY Warning Light (Red)
 Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-20 .




y Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
  Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-36 .
 


y Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
  Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-36 .

If you have a problem with the key,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If your key is lost or stolen, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make the
lost or stolen key inoperative.
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3–4
Before Driving
Keys
CAUTION
Radio equipment like this is governed
by laws in the United States.
Changes or modifi cations not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

N O T E
 


y The keyless entry system operation may
vary due to local conditions.
 


y The keyless entry system is fully
operational (door/liftgate/trunk lid lock/
unlock) when the ignition is switched
off. The system does not operate if the
ignition is switched to any position
other than off.
 


y If the key does not operate when
pressing a button or the operational
range becomes too small, the battery
may be dead. To install a new battery,
refer to Key Battery Replacement (page
6-40 ).
 


y Battery life is about one year. Replace
the battery with a new one if the KEY
indicator light (green) À ashes in the
instrument cluster. Replacing the battery
about once a year is recommended
because the KEY warning light/
indicator light may not illuminate or
À ash depending on the rate of battery
depletion.


 


y Additional keys can be obtained at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to
6 keys can be used with the keyless
functions per vehicle. Bring all keys
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when
additional keys are required.

Transmitter

Operation buttons Operation indicator light

N O T E
 


y (With theft-deterrent system) 
 The hazard warning lights À ash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
  Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-42 .
 


y (With the advanced keyless function) 
 A beep sound can be heard for
con¿ rmation when the doors and the
liftgate/trunk lid are locked/unlocked
using the key. If you prefer, the beep
sound can be turned off.
  The volume of the beep sound can also
be changed.
  Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-12 .
  Use the following procedure to change
the setting.

1. Switch the ignition off and close all
of the doors and the liftgate/trunk
lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
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3–5
Before Driving
Keys
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, press and hold the
LOCK button on the key for 5
seconds or longer.
All of the doors and the liftgate/
trunk lid lock and the beep sound
activates at the currently set volume.
(If the beep sound is currently set
to not activate, it will not activate.)
The setting changes each time the
LOCK button on the key is pressed
and the beep sound activates at the
set volume. (If the beep sound has
been set to not activate, it will not
activate.)
4. The setting change is completed by
doing any one of the following:
 


y Switching the ignition to ACC or
ON.
 


y Closing the driver's door.



y Opening the liftgate/trunk lid.



y Not operating the key for 10
seconds.
 


y Pressing any button except the
LOCK button on the key.
 


y Pressing a request switch.

The operation indicator light À ashes when
the buttons are pressed.
Lock button
To lock the doors and the liftgate/trunk
lid, press the lock button and the hazard
warning lights will À ash once.
(With the advanced keyless function)
A beep sound will be heard once.

T o c o n¿ rm that all doors and the liftgate/
trunk lid have been locked, press the lock
button again within 5 seconds. If they are
closed and locked, the horn will sound.


N O T E
 


y The doors and the liftgate/trunk lid can
be locked by pressing the lock button
while any other door or the liftgate/
trunk lid is open. The hazard warning
lights will not À ash.

 When the lock button is pressed while
any door is open and then the door is
closed, all the doors and the liftgate/
trunk lid are locked.
 


y Con¿ rm that all doors and the liftgate/
trunk lid are locked visually or audibly
by use of the double click.
 


y Make sure all doors and the liftgate/
trunk lid are locked after pressing the
button.
 


y (With theft-deterrent system) 
 When the doors are locked by pressing
the lock button on the key while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the
hazard warning lights will À ash once to
indicate that the system is armed.

Unlock button
To unlock the driver's door, press the
unlock button and the hazard warning
lights will À ash twice.
(With the advanced keyless function)
A beep sound will be heard twice.

To unlock all doors and the liftgate/trunk
lid, press the unlock button again within
3 seconds and two more beep sounds will
be heard.


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3–7
Before Driving
Keys
Panic button
If you witness from a distance someone
attempting to break into or damage your
vehicle, press and hold the panic button to
activate the vehicle's alarm.


N O T E
The panic button will work whether any
door or the liftgate/trunk lid is open or
closed.

(Turning on the alarm)
Pressing the panic button for 1 second or
more will trigger the alarm for about 2
minutes and 30 seconds, and the following
will occur:
 


y The horn sounds intermittently.



y The hazard warning lights À ash.
(Turning off the alarm)
The alarm stops by pressing any button on
the key.
Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Starting the Engine
N O T E
 


y Starting the engine may be possible
even if the key is outside of the vehicle
and extremely close to a door and
window, however, always start the
engine from the driver's seat.
  If the vehicle is started and the key
is not in the vehicle, the vehicle will
not restart after it is shut off and the
ignition is switched to off.
 


y The luggage compartment/trunk is
out of the assured operational range,
however, if the key (transmitter) is
operable the engine will start.

With the advanced keyless function


Interior antenna
Operational range

Without the advanced keyless function


Operational range
Interior antenna

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3–9
Before Driving
Advanced Keyless Entry System
*Some models.
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
*
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may aff ect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will aff ect
the device.

The advanced keyless function allows you
to lock/unlock the door and the liftgate, or
open the liftgate/trunk lid while carrying
the key.

System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning beeps.
 


y Request switch Inoperable Warning
Beep
  Refer to Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function) on page 7-36 .
 


y Key Left-in-luggage Compartment/
Trunk Warning Beep
  Refer to Key Left-in-luggage
Compartment Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function) on page
7-37 .
 


y Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
 Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function) on page 7-37 .

N O T E
The advanced keyless entry system
functions can be deactivated to prevent
any possible adverse effect on a user
wearing a pacemaker or other medical
device. If the system is deactivated, you
will be unable to start the engine by
carrying the key. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for details. If the advanced
keyless entry system has been deactivated,
you can start the engine by following the
procedure indicated when the key battery
goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead on page 4-8 .

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3–10
Before Driving
Advanced Keyless Entry System
Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
N O T E
When the battery power is low, or in
places where there are high-intensity radio
waves or noise, the operational range
may become narrower or the system may
not operate. For determining battery
replacement, Refer to Keyless Entry
System on page 3-3 .

Locking, Unlocking the Doors and
the Liftgate

Exterior antenna
Locking only
(5-door)
Operational range80cm (31in) 80cm (31in)

N O T E
The system may not operate if you are too
close to the windows or door handles, or
liftgate.

Opening the Liftgate/Trunk Lid

Exterior antenna
Operational range80cm (31in)

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3–12
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
N O T E
 


y When the ignition is switched to ACC
or ON, the vehicle lock-out prevention
feature prevents you from locking
yourself out of the vehicle.
  All doors and the liftgate/trunk lid will
automatically unlock if they are locked
using the power door locks with any
door open.
  The vehicle lock-out prevention feature
does not operate while the ignition is
switched off.
  When any door is opened from the
outside while the key is inside the
vehicle, the closed doors are locked. All
the doors are automatically unlocked by
closing the open door.
(With the advanced keyless function)   The beep sound is heard for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key
has been left in the vehicle.
(Without the advanced keyless
function)
  The horn sound is heard twice to notify
the driver that the key has been left in
the vehicle.

 


y (Door unlock (control) system with
collision detection)
  This system automatically unlocks
the doors and the liftgate/trunk lid in
the event the vehicle is involved in an
accident to allow passengers to get
out of the vehicle immediately and
prevent being trapped inside. While
the ignition is switched ON and in the
event the vehicle receives an impact
strong enough to inÀ ate the air bags,
all the doors and the liftgate/trunk lid
are automatically unlocked after about
6 seconds have elapsed from the time of
the accident.
  The doors may not unlock depending on
how an impact is applied, the force of
the impact, and other conditions of the
accident.
  If door-related systems or the battery
is malfunctioning, the doors and the
liftgate/trunk lid will not unlock.

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3–13
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
Locking, Unlocking with Key
All doors and the liftgate lock
automatically when the driver's door is
locked using the auxiliary key.
All doors and the liftgate unlock when the
driver's door is unlocked and the auxiliary
key is held in the unlock position for one
second or longer.
Turn the auxiliary key toward the front to
lock, toward the back to unlock.

LockUnlock

N O T E
Holding the auxiliary key in the unlocked
position in the driver's door lock for about
a second unlocks all doors and the liftgate.
To unlock only the driver's door, insert
the auxiliary key into the driver's door
lock and turn the auxiliary key brieÀ y to
the unlock position and then immediately
return it to the center position.

Locking, Unlocking with Request
Switch (With the advanced keyless
function)
All doors and the liftgate can be locked/
unlocked by pressing the request switch
on the front doors while the key is being
carried.
(5–door)
The request switch on the liftgate can only
be used to lock all doors and the liftgate.
Front doors

Request switch

Liftgate (5-door Lock only)

Request switch

To lock
To lock the doors and the liftgate, press
the request switch and the hazard warning
lights will À ash once.
A beep sound will be heard once.
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3–16
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
Locking, Unlocking with
Transmitter
All doors and the liftgate can be locked/
unlocked by operating the keyless entry
system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry
System (page 3-3 ).
Locking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Switch
All doors and the liftgate lock
automatically when the lock side is
pressed. They unlock when the unlock side
is pressed.
Driver's door

Unlock
Lock

Front passenger's door

UnlockLock

To lock all the doors and the liftgate from
an open front door, press the lock side of
the door lock switch and then close the
door.
N O T E
When locking the doors this way, be
careful not to leave the key inside the
vehicle.

Auto Lock/Unlock Function
WARNING
Do not pull the inner handle on a front
door:
Pulling the inner handle on a front
door while the vehicle is moving
is dangerous. Passengers can fall
out of the vehicle if the door opens
accidentally , which could result in
death or serious injury.
 


y When the vehicle speed exceeds 20
km/h (12 mph), all doors and the liftgate
lock automatically.
 


y When the ignition is switched off,
all doors and the liftgate unlock
automatically.

These functions can also be disabled so
that they do not operate.
Auto lock/unlock function setting
change using door-lock switch
The doors and the liftgate can be set to
lock or unlock automatically by selecting
any one of the functions from the
following table and using the driver's door-
lock switch on the interior door panel.
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