MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2015 (in English) Manual Online

3–3
Before Driving
Keys
NOTE
  The driver must carry the key to
ensure the system functions properly.
  Always keep a spare key in case one
is lost. If a key is lost, consult an
Authorised Mazda Repairer 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).
Knob
Keyless Entry System
This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors and
the liftgate/boot lid, and opens the boot lid.
The system can start the engine without
having to take the key out of your purse or
pocket.
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.
 


 KEY Warning Light (Red)
 Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-40 .
 


 Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
  Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-50 .
 


 Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
  Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-50 .
If you have a problem with the key,
consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
If your key is lost or stolen, consult an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make the
lost or stolen key inoperative.
CAUTION
Changes or modifi cations not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
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3–4
Before Driving
Keys
NOTE
  The keyless entry system operation
may vary due to local conditions.
  The keyless entry system is fully
operational (door/liftgate/boot 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.
  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 6-43 ).
  Battery life is about one year.
Replace the battery with a new one
if the KEY indicator light (green)
fl 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 fl ash
depending on the rate of battery
depletion.
  Additional keys can be obtained at
an Authorised Mazda Repairer. Up to
6 keys can be used with the keyless
functions per vehicle. Bring all keys
to an Authorised Mazda Repairer
when additional keys are required.
Transmitter
Operation buttons Operation indicator light
NOTE
 (European models) The headlights turn on/off by
operating the transmitter. Refer to
Leaving Home Light System on page
4-68 .
 (With theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights fl ash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
 Refer to Theft-Deterrent System
(With the Intrusion Sensor) on page
3-46 .
 Refer to Theft-Deterrent System
(Without the Intrusion Sensor) on
page 3-50 .
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3–5
Before Driving
Keys
NOTE
  (With the advanced keyless
function (European models))
 The setting can be changed so that a
beep sound is heard for confi rmation
when the doors and liftgate/boot lid
are locked/unlocked using the key.
(With the advanced keyless
function (Except European
models))
 A beep sound can be heard for
confi rmation when the doors and
liftgate/boot 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 Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
NOTE
 Use the following procedure to
change the setting.
1. Switch the ignition off and close
all of the doors and the liftgate/
boot lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
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/
boot 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:




 Switching the ignition to ACC
or ON.
 


 Closing the driver's door.



 Opening the liftgate/boot lid.



 Not operating the key for 10
seconds.
 


 Pressing any button except the
LOCK button on the key.
 


 Pressing a request switch.
The operation indicator light fl ashes when
the buttons are pressed.
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3–6
Before Driving
Keys
Lock button
To lock the doors and the liftgate/boot
lid, press the lock button and the hazard
warning lights will fl ash once.
(With the advanced keyless function
(Except European models))
A beep sound will be heard once.
NOTE
 (European models) The doors and the liftgate/boot lid
cannot be locked by pressing the lock
button while any other door is open.
The hazard warning lights will also
not fl ash.
(Except European models) The doors and the liftgate/boot lid
cannot be locked by pressing the lock
button while any other door or the
liftgate is open. The hazard warning
lights will also not fl ash.

(With the i-stop function
(European models))
 Removing the key from the vehicle,
closing all the doors and pressing the
LOCK button on the key while the
i-stop function is operating (engine
is stopped) will switch the ignition
OFF and lock all the doors (Steering
wheel also locks).
 Refer to i-stop on page 4-13 .   Make sure all doors and the liftgate/
boot lid are locked after pressing the
button.
NOTE
 (With double locking system) Pressing the lock button twice within
3 seconds will activate the double
locking system.
 Refer to Double Locking System on
page 3-12 .
 (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
fl ash once to indicate that the system
is armed.
Unlock button
To unlock the doors and the liftgate/boot
lid, press the unlock button and the hazard
warning lights will fl ash twice.
(With the advanced keyless function
Except European models)
A beep sound will be heard twice.
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*Some models.3–7
Before Driving
Keys
NOTE

(Auto re-lock function) After unlocking with the key, all
doors and the liftgate/boot lid
will automatically lock if any of
the following operations are not
performed within about 30 seconds.
If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent
system, the hazard warning lights
will fl ash for confi rmation.
 The time required for the doors to
lock automatically can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
 


 A door or the liftgate/boot lid is
opened.
 


 The ignition is switched to any
position other than off.
 
(With theft-deterrent system) When the doors are unlocked by
pressing the unlock button on the key
while the theft-deterrent system is
turned off, the hazard warning lights
will fl ash twice to indicate that the
system is turned off.
Boot button (Saloon)
To open the boot lid, press and hold the
boot button until the boot lid opens.
Intrusion sensor cancel button (with
theft-deterrent system) *
To cancel the intrusion sensor (part of
the theft-deterrent system), press the
intrusion sensor cancel button within 20
seconds after pressing the lock button and
the hazard warning lights will fl ash three
times.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-46 .
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
NOTE
  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.
  The luggage compartment/boot is
out of the assured operational range,
however, if the key (transmitter) is
operable the engine will start.
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3–8
Before Driving
Keys
With the advanced keyless function
Interior aerial
Operational range
Without the advanced keyless function
Operational range
Interior aerial
NOTE
The engine may not start if the key is
placed in the following areas:
 
 Around the instrument panel 
 In the storage compartments such as
the glove compartment
  On the rear parcel shelf (saloon)
Key Suspend Function
If a key is left in the vehicle, the
functions of the key left in the vehicle are
temporarily suspended to prevent theft of
the vehicle.
To restore the functions, press the unlock
button on the functions-suspended key in
the vehicle.
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*Some models.3–9
Before Driving
Advanced Keyless Entry System
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
*
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may affect
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 affect
the device.
The advanced keyless function allows
you to lock/unlock the doors and liftgate/
boot lid, or open the liftgate/boot lid while
carrying the key.
System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning beeps.
 


 Request switch Inoperable Warning
Beep
  Refer to Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function) on page 7-50 .




 Key Left-in-luggage Compartment/Boot
Warning Beep
  Refer to Key Left-in-luggage
Compartment Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function) on page
7-51 .
 


 Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
 Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function) on page 7-51 .
NOTE
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 expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer 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 4-9 .
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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.
NOTE
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/Boot Lid
Exterior aerial
Locking only
(Hatchback)
Operational range80 cm (31in) 80 cm (31in)
NOTE
The system may not operate if you
are too close to the windows or door
handles, or liftgate/boot lid.
Opening the Liftgate/Boot Lid
Exterior aerial
Operational range80 cm (31in)
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3–11
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
Door Locks
WARNING
Always take all children and pets with
you or leave a responsible person with
them:
Leaving a child or a pet unattended in
a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot
weather, temperatures inside a vehicle
can become high enough to cause
brain damage or even death.
Do not leave the key in your vehicle
with children and keep them in a place
where your children will not fi nd or
play with them:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
key is dangerous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or even
killed.
Always close all the windows and
sunroof, lock the doors and take the
key with you when leaving your vehicle
unattended:
Leaving your vehicle unlocked is
dangerous as children could lock
themselves in a hot vehicle, which
could result in death. Also, a vehicle
left unlocked becomes an easy target
for thieves and intruders.
WARNING
After closing the doors, always verify
that they are securely closed:
Doors not securely closed are
dangerous, if the vehicle is driven with
a door not securely closed, the door
could open unexpectedly resulting in
an accident.
Always confi rm the safety around the
vehicle before opening a door:
Suddenly opening a door is dangerous.
A passing vehicle or a pedestrian could
be hit and cause an accident.
CAUTION
Always confi rm the conditions around
the vehicle before opening/closing the
doors and use caution during strong
winds or when parked on an incline. Not
being aware of the conditions around
the vehicle is dangerous because fi ngers
could get caught in the door or a passing
pedestrian could be hit, resulting in an
unexpected accident or injury.
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*Some models.3–12
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
NOTE
  The vehicle lock-out prevention
feature prevents you from locking
yourself out of the vehicle.
(European models) All doors and the liftgate/boot lid
will automatically unlock if they are
locked using the power door locks
with any door open.
 If all the doors are closed even
though the liftgate/boot lid is open,
all the doors will lock.
(Except European models) All doors and the liftgate/boot lid
will automatically unlock if they are
locked using the power door locks
with any door or the liftgate open.
 
(Door unlock (control) system with
collision detection) *
 This system automatically unlocks
the doors 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 infl ate the air bags, all the
doors 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 will not
unlock.
Locking, Unlocking with Key
All doors and the liftgate/boot lid lock
automatically when the driver's door is
locked using the key. They all unlock
when the driver's door is unlocked using
the key.
Turn the key toward the front to lock,
toward the back to unlock.
LockUnlock
Double Locking System *
The double locking system is designed
to prevent someone who has broken into
your vehicle from opening the door from
the inside.
If you have any problems with the double
locking system, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
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