Before Driving

Operation

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System triggering conditions

The horn sounds intermittently and the hazard warning lights flash for about 30 seconds when the system is triggered by any one of the following:

  • Unlocking a door with the key, door lock switch, or an inside door-lock knob.
  • Forcing open a door, the hood or the liftgate/trunk lid.
  • Opening the hood by operating the hood release handle.
  • Switching the ignition ON without using the push button start.

If the system is triggered again, the lights and horn will activate until the driver's door is unlocked with the transmitter.

(With advanced key)

The lights and horn can also be deactivated by pressing the request switch on a door.

NOTE If the battery goes dead while the theftdeterrent system is armed, the horn will activate and the hazard warning lights will flash when the battery is charged or replaced.

Test yourself

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