keyless MAZDA MODEL 3-SEDAN 2020 Owners Manual

3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys.................................................... 3-2 Keys.............................................. 3-2
Keyless Entry System................... 3-4
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...................... 3-19
Inside Trunk Release Lever (4-
door)
*.......................................... 3-23
Fuel and Emission........................... 3-25 Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions................................. 3-25
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap.............. 3-27
Mirrors............................................. 3-30 Mirrors........................................ 3-30
Windows........................................... 3-34 Power Windows..........................3-34
Moonroof
*.................................. 3-37
Security System............................... 3-40Modification 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.................................... 3-46
Rocking the Vehicle....................3-46
Winter Driving............................3-47
Driving In Flooded A rea............ 3-49
Overloading................................ 3-49
Driving on Uneven Road............ 3-50
Towing.............................................. 3-51 Trailer Towing............................ 3-51
Recreational Towing................... 3-51
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Keyless Entry System
â–¼Keyless Entry System
This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors,
liftgate, and fuel-fill
er 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 s ignal for attention or
help.
Operating the theft-deterrent system is
also possible on theft-deterrent
system-equipped vehicles.

System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the fo llowing warning lights
or beeps.
Check the displaye d message for more
information and, if necessary, have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer, according to the indication.
ï‚·KEY Warning Indicat ion/Warning Light
(Red)
Refer to KEY Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Red) on page 7-33.
ï‚·Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-42.
ï‚·Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-42.
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.
CAUTION
Radio equipment like this is governed by
laws in the United States.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
NOTE
ï‚·The keyless entry system operation may
vary due to local conditions.
ï‚·The keyless entry system is fully
operational when the ignition is
switched off. The system does not
operate if the ignition is switched to any
position other than off.
ï‚·If the key does not operate when
pressing a button or the operational
range becomes too small, the battery
may be weak. To install a new battery,
refer to Key Battery Replacement (page
6-28).
ï‚·Battery life is about 1 year. Replace the
battery with a new one if the messages
are displayed in the instrument cluster.
Replacing the battery about once a year
is recommended because the KEY
warning indication may not display
depending on the rate of battery
depletion.
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Keys
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ï‚·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.
â–¼Tr a n s m i t t e r
1. Operation indicator light
2. Lock button (
)
3. Unlock button (
)
4. Trunk button (4–door) (
)
5. Panic button (
)
NOTE
ï‚·The headlights turn on/off by operating
the transmitter. Refer to Leaving Home
Light on page 4-48.
ï‚·(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights flash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-42.
ï‚·(With the advanced keyless function)
A beep sound can be heard for
confirmation when the doors, fuel-filler
lid and liftgate 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 the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.
Lock button
To lock the doors, fuel-filler lid and
liftgate, press the lock button and the
hazard warning lights will flash once.
(With the advanced k eyless function)
A beep sound will be heard once.

To confirm that all the doors, fuel-filler lid
and liftgate have been locked, press the
lock button again within 5 seconds. If they
are closed and locked, the horn will sound.
NOTE
ï‚·If the lock button is pressed with any
door or liftgate/trunk lid open, any
closed door can be locked. Close any
open door and liftgate/trunk lid to lock.
ï‚·Confirm that all the doors, fuel-filler lid
and liftgate are locked visually or
audibly by use of the double click.
ï‚·Make sure all the doors, fuel-filler lid
and liftgate are locked after pressing the
button.
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Keys
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ï‚·(With theft-deterrent system)
If the lock button is pressed with all the
doors and liftgate closed, the hazard
warning lights will flash and the
theft-deterrent system is armed.
Unlock button
To unlock the driver's door and fuel-filler
lid, press the unlock button and the hazard
warning lights will flash twice.
(With the advanced keyless function)
A beep sound will be heard twice.

To unlock the other doors and liftgate,
press the unlock button again within 5
seconds and two more beep sounds will be
heard.
NOTE
ï‚·The system can be set to unlock all the
doors, fuel-filler lid and liftgate when
pressing the unlock button once.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
ï‚·(Auto re-lock function)
After unlocking with the key, all the
doors, fuel-filler lid and liftgate will
automatically lock if any of the
following operations are not performed
within about 60 seconds. If your vehicle
has a theft-deterrent system, the hazard
warning lights will flash for
confirmation.
The time required fo r the doors to lock
automatically can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
ï‚·A door or the liftgate/trunk lid is
opened.
ï‚·The ignition is switched to any
position other than off.
ï‚·(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 flash
twice to indicate that the system is
turned off.
Trunk button (4–door)
To open the trunk lid, press and hold the
trunk button until the trunk lid opens.
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. Call
emergency services if necessary.
NOTE
The panic button will work whether any
door or the liftgate/trunk lid is open or
closed.
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Keys
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(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:
ï‚·The horn sounds intermittently.
ï‚·The hazard warning lights flash.
(Turning off the alarm)
The alarm stops by pressing any button on
the key.
Power saving function
By turning on the transmitter power saving
function, the advan ced keyless entry
*1 and
push button start system functions turn off
and the battery power consumption of the
transmitter is restricted.
The remote control function is operational
by operating the transmitter switch even
while the power saving function is turned
on. However, the operation indicator light
of the transmitter does not turn on/flash.
Turning on the power saving function
After you have turned on the power saving
function according to the following
procedure, the hazard warning lights and
sound operate
*1 one time.
1. Press the lock button on the transmitter 4 times within 3 seconds to turn on the
operation indicator light.
2. Press the lock button continuously for 1.5 seconds or longer while the
operation indicator light turns on (for 5
seconds).
3. Press any of the buttons on the
transmitter to make sure that the
operation indicator light does not turn
on/flash.
Turning off the power saving function
After you have turned off the power
saving function according to the following
procedure, the hazard warning lights and
sound operate
*1 one time.
1. Press any of the buttons on the
transmitter to make sure that the
operation indicator light does not turn
on/flash.
2. Press the lock button on the transmitter 4 times within 3 seconds to turn on the
operation indicator light.
3. Press the lock button continuously for 1.5 seconds or longer while the
operation indicator light turns on (for 5
seconds).
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â–¼Operational 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
ï‚·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.
ï‚·The luggage compartment/trunk is out of
the assured operational range, however,
if the key (transmitter) is operable the
engine will start.
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Keys
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With the advanced keyless function

1. Interior antenna
2. Operational range

Without the advanced keyless function

1. Interior antenna
2. Operational range

NOTE
The engine may not start if the key is
placed in the following areas:
ï‚·Around the dashboard
ï‚·In the storage compartments such as the
glove compartment or the center console
On the rear parcel shelf (4–door)
â–¼Key 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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Keys
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Advanced Keyless EntrySystem
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â–¼Advanced Keyless Entry System
WA R N I N G
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 door, liftgate, and
fuel-filler lid, or open the liftgate/trunk lid
while carrying the key.

System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the foll
owing warning beeps.
ï‚·Touch Sensor Inoperable Warning Beep
Refer to Touch Sensor Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function) on page 7-43.
ï‚·Key Left-in-luggage Compartment/
Trunk Warning Beep
Refer to Key Left-in-luggage
Compartment/Trunk Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless function) on
page 7-43.
ï‚·Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function) on page 7-43.
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 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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Operational Range
â–¼Operational 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.
â–¼Locking/Unlocking Using Touch
Sensor
1. Exterior antenna
2. 80 cm (31 in)
3. Operational range

NOTE
ï‚·The system may not operate if you are
too close to the windows or door
handles.
ï‚·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.
ï‚·Around the dashboard
ï‚·In the storage compartments such as
the glove compartment or the center
console
On the rear parcel shelf (4–door)
ï‚·Next to a communication device such
as a mobile phone
â–¼ Locking Using Door-Lock Switch
(5–door)/Unlocking Using Electric
Opener
1. Exterior antenna
2. 80 cm (31 in)
3. Operational range
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ï‚·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.
ï‚·Around the dashboard
ï‚·In the storage compartments such as
the glove compartment or the center
console
On the rear parcel shelf (4–door)
ï‚·Next to a communication device such
as a mobile phone
ï‚·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, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate will
automatically unlock if they are locked
using the power door locks with any
door or the liftgate open.
The vehicle lock-out prevention feature
does not operate while the ignition is
switched off.
When all doors, fuel-filler lid, and
liftgate are locked using the power door
lock with any door or the liftgate/trunk
lid open, the closed doors, fuel-filler lid,
and liftgate are locked. After that, when
all doors and the liftgate/trunk lid are
closed, all doors and the liftgate/trunk
lid are locked. However, if the key is
inside the vehicle, all doors, fuel-filler
lid, and liftgate are automatically
unlocked.
(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.
ï‚·(Door unlock (control) system with
collision detection)
This system automatically unlocks the
doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate 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 inflate the air bags, all the
doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate are
automatically unlocked after about 6
seconds have elapsed from the time of
the accident.
The doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate
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, fuel-filler lid,
and liftgate will not unlock.
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â–¼Unlocking with Auxiliary Key
Only the driver's door can be unlocked
using the auxiliary key.
Refer to Keys on page 3-2.
Insert the auxiliary key while the driver's
door handle is pulled and turn the key to
the unlock side. Turn the auxiliary key
back to its original position before
removing it.
NOTE
If you attempt to open the driver’s door
using an unauthorized auxiliary key, the
key cylinder will spin around but the door
will not unlock.
â–¼Locking, Unlocking with Touch
Sensor, Door Handle (With the
advanced keyless function)
By touching the sensing area of the touch
sensor, various locking/unlocking
operations can be done without taking the
key out of a bag or pocket.
There are two types of touch sensors used
for locking and unlocking, and each sensor
is built into the outer door handle on the
driver and front passenger's doors.
1. Sensing area of door lock touch sensor
(Depression on outer side of door
handle)
2. Sensing area of door release touch sensor (Inner side of door handle)
NOTE
ï‚·When locking/unlocking with the
transmitter carried, securely touch the
sensing area of the touch sensor as
follows.
Locking
Unlocking
ï‚·The system may not operate normally
under the following conditions.
ï‚·You touch the sensing area of the door
lock touch sensor and the sensing
area of the door release touch sensor
at the same time.
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