Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE
If the battery goes dead while the theft-
deterrent system is armed, the horn will
activate and the hazard warning lights will
flash when the battery is charged or replaced.
q
How to Arm the System
1. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
2. Make sure the hood is closed. Close
and lock all doors and the liftgate/trunk
lid from the outside using the key. If
you have the keyless entry system,
press the lock button on the transmitter.
The following method will also arm the
theft-deterrent system:
Close the hood and the liftgate/trunk
lid . Press the area on the door-lock
switch marked
“
LOCK
”
once. Close all
doors.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once to indicate that the system is
armed.
NOTE
Locking the doors with the inside door-lock
knob will not arm the system.
q
To Turn off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off by any
one of the following methods:
l
Unlock a door or the trunk lid with the
key.
l
Press the unlock button on the keyless
entry system transmitter.
l
Insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn it to the ON position.
q
To Stop an Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off by
any one of the following methods:
l
Unlock a door or the trunk lid with the
key.
l
Press the unlock button on the keyless
entry system transmitter.
NOTE
If you have any problem with the theft-
deterrent system, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
q
Theft-Deterrent Labels
A label indicating that your vehicle is
equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is
in the glove compartment.
Mazda recommends that you affix it to the
lower rear corner of a front door window.
Knowing Your Mazda
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