Operation Using Advanced Key Functions - Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door Owner's Manual

Knowing Your Mazda
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
2. (Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral.
(Automatic transaxle)
Shift the shift lever to the P position.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the push button start is pressed to
off.
NOTE
When the push button start is pressed to off
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from ON, the KEY indicator light (green)
flashes for approximately 30 seconds
indicating that the remaining battery power
of the advanced key is low. Replace with a
new battery before the advanced key
becomes unusable.
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance (page
3-5)
(Automatic transaxle)
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If the engine is turned off while the shift
lever is in a position other than P, the
ignition switches to ACC.
Emergency engine stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start while the engine is running and the
vehicle is stopped, or quickly pressing it
any number of times will stop turn the
engine off immediately.
CAUTION
Other than an emergency situation,
do not attempt to stop the engine
while driving the vehicle.
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Operation Using Advanced
Key Functions
qKeyless Entry System
This system uses the more traditional
keyless entry buttons to remotely lock and
unlock the doors and the liftgate, and
opens the trunk lid.
It can also help you signal for attention.
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.
NOTE
The keyless entry system is designed to
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operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the
center of the vehicle, but this may vary due
to local conditions.
The system does not operate when the
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auxiliary key is in the key slot.
The keyless entry system is fully operational
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when the push button start is switched off.
The system does not operate if the push
button start is switched to any position
other than off.
All doors and the liftgate cannot be locked
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by pressing the lock button while any door
or the liftgate is open. The hazard warning
lights will also not flash.
If the transmitter does not operate when
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pressing a button or the operational range
becomes too small, the battery may be
dead. To install a new battery, refer to
Maintenance (page 3-5).