Before Driving

Locking, Unlocking with Door- Lock Knob

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Operation from inside

To lock any door from the inside, press the door-lock knob.

To unlock, pull it outward.

This does not operate the other door locks.

Mazda 3. Operation from inside

NOTE The red indication can be seen when the door-lock knob is unlocked.

Mazda 3. Operation from inside

Operation from outside

To lock the rear and front passenger doors with the door-lock knob from the outside, press the door-lock knob to the lock position and close the door (holding the door handle in the open position is not required).

This does not operate the other door locks.

Mazda 3. Operation from outside

NOTE When locking the door this way:

  • Be careful not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
  • The driver's door lock knob cannot be used while the driver's door is open.

Test yourself

A quick Mazda 3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.