radio antenna MAZDA MODEL 3 SEDAN 2019 Owners Manual

Operational Range
▼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 3-4.
▼Locking, Unlocking the Doors
1. Exterior antenna
2. 80 cm (31 in)
3. Operational range

NOTE
The system may not operate if you are
too close to the windows or door
handles.
If the key is left in the following areas
and you leave the vehicle, the doors may
be locked depending on the radio wave
conditions even if the key is left in the
vehicle.
Around the dashboard
In the storage compartments such as
the glove compartment or the center
console
On the rear parcel shelf (4–door)
Next to a communication device such
as a mobile phone
▼ Opening the Liftgate/Trunk Lid
1. Exterior antenna
2. 80 cm (31 in)
3. Operational range
Before Driving
Advanced Keyless Entry System
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CAUTION
Do not install any accessories within the detection ranges of the sensors. It may
affect the
system operation.
 Depending on the type of obstruction and th e surrounding conditions, the detection range
of a sensor may narrow, or the sensors may not be able to detect obstructions.
NOTE
The system may not operate norma lly under the following conditions:
Mud, ice, or snow is adhering to the sensor area (Returns to normal operation when
removed).
The sensor area is frozen (Returns to normal operation when the ice is thawed).
The sensor is covered by a hand.
The sensor is excessively shocked.
The vehicle is excessively tilted.
Under extremely hot or cold weather conditions.
The vehicle is driven on bumps, inclines, gravel, grating, or grass covered roads.
Anything which generates ultrasonic waves such as another vehicle's horn, the engine
sound of a motorcycle, the air brake sound of a large-sized vehicle, or another vehicle's
sensors approaches the vehicle.
The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or in road conditions causing water-splash.
A commercially-available fender pole or an antenna for a radio transmitter is installed
to the vehicle.
The vehicle is moving towards a tall or square curbstone, or a steep grade.
An obstruction is too close to the sensor.
The vehicle is moving towards an uneven wall or stairs.
There are multiple obstructions.
The vehicle is driven in a place with low ceilings.
Obstructions under the bumper cannot be detected. Obstructions which are lower than the
sensor or thin may not be detected even though they were detected once.
The following types of obstructions may not be detected:
Thin objects such as wire, rope or poles
Things which absorb sonic waves easily such as cotton or snow
Angular shaped objects
Very tall objects, and those which are wide at the top
Small, short objects
Always have the system inspected at an Aut horized Mazda Dealer if any shock is applied
to the bumpers, even in a minor accident. If the sensors are deviated, they cannot detect
obstructions.
When Driving
Parking Sensor System
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