Mazda CX-3: Theft-Deterrent System (Some models) / Operation

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual / Before Driving / Security System / Theft-Deterrent System (Some models) / Operation

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 auxiliary key, door lock switch, or an inside door-lock knob.
  • Forcing open a door, the hood or the liftgate.
  • 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 or the liftgate is unlocked with the transmitter.

(With the advanced keyless function)

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

NOTE

  • The liftgate does not open while the theft-deterrent system is operating.
  • 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.

    Theft-Deterrent System (Some models)

    If the theft-deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which could result in the vehicle or its contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the surrounding area of an abnormality by sounding the horn and flashing the hazard warning lights...

    How to Arm the System

    Close the windows and the moonroof* securely. Switch the ignition OFF. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the liftgate are closed. Press the lock button on the transmitter or lock the driver's door from the outside with the auxiliary key...

    Other information:

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      Press the pick-up button or talk button with a short press. Say: [Beep] “Setup” Prompt: “Select one of the following: Pairing options, confirmation prompts, language, passcode, select phone or select music player.” Say: [Beep] “Pairing options” Prompt: “Select one of the following: Pair, Edit, Delete, List, or Set Pairing Code...

    Categories

    Speedometer

    The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle.

    NOTE

    (Analog speedometer type)

    If a few seconds have elapsed after switching the ignition off, the needle may deviate. However, this does not indicate a problem.

    Speed Unit Selector (Digital Speedometer)(Some models)

    In some countries, you may have to change the speed units between km/h and mph.

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