Mazda 2008 3 Reference Manual page 7

Locks
L O C K S
Key
Operates ignition and all locks.
Tip: Use key number
plate to purchase a new
key; store in safe place
separate from vehicle.
1
Retractable key
To fold/unfold press release
button (1).
Ignition
key release
button (M/T)
Press button (2)
to remove key
2
from ignition.
Unlock
1
Lock
Child-safety locks
Located at the edge of rear doors.
To activate: Rotate childproof
lock (1) to Lock position using
key tip (doors open from outside
only); rotate to Unlock position
to deactivate.
WARNINGS: Since children
may access either rear door,
child-safety locks for both
rear doors should be activated.
Never leave a child in car
with key in the vehicle.
Always check the Owner's Manual for more operating information and safety features
Locks
LOCK
UNLOCK
Remote entry system*
See Getting Started
Immobilizer system
Prevents engine from running
unless coded key is used,
see Owner's Manual.
Illuminated entry system
Activates interior lights when dome
light switch set to DOOR position;
lights off after driver's door is
locked or ignition in ON position.
2 3
Liftgate
To open: Pull up on handle (2)
and raise.
To close: Push liftgate down with
both hands until it securely locks;
do not slam liftgate.
Locking/unlocking liftgate;
turn key (3) counterclockwise/
clockwise.
Manual door
locks
To lock: Press
front of button (3)
toward door handle.
4
To unlock: Pull front
of button away
3
from door handle.
Power door locks*
To lock/unlock all doors from
inside vehicle: Press bottom/top
of switch (4).
To lock doors without key:
With door open, press bottom
of door lock switch, exit car,
close doors.
To unlock/lock doors with key:
Rotate key toward front to
unlock driver's front door, hold
for one second or more to
unlock all doors; rotate
toward rear to lock.
Luggage
compartment
internal safety
release
Allows you to
escape should you
become locked
in trunk.
Slide illuminated release lever in
direction of arrow; lever will glow
if it has been exposed to light
Located on interior trunk lid.
*Denotes optional equipment