2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 77

Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l l All doors and the liftgate cannot be locked when any door or the liftgate is open and the key is in the ignition switch. Confirm that all doors and the liftgate are locked visually or audibly by use of the double click. Turning on the alarm Pressing the panic button for 1 second or more will trigger the alarm for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds, and the following will occur: l The horn sounds intermittently. l The hazard warning lights flash. Turning off the alarm Press any button on the transmitter. Unlock button To unlock the driver's door, press the unlock button and the hazard warning lights will flash twice. To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press the unlock button again within 5 seconds. NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash twice to indicate that all doors and the liftgate are unlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazard warning lights will not flash. l The hazard warning lights only flash when the theft deterrent system is armed or turned off, refer to the theft-deterrent system (page 3-27). qTransmitter Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is installed with the correct pole facing upward. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly. Ø When replacing the battery, be careful not to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them. Also be careful not to get dirt in the transmitter as it could be damaged. Ø There is the danger of explosion if the battery is not correctly replaced. Ø Replace only with the same type battery. Ø Integrated key type: CR1620 or equivalent Ø Non-key type: CR2025 or equivalent Ø Dispose of used batteries according to the following instructions. Ø Insulate the plus and minus terminals of the battery using cellophane or equivalent tape. Ø Never disassemble. Ø Never throw the battery into fire and/or water. Ø Never deform or crush. NOTE Auto re-lock function After unlocking with the transmitter, all doors and the liftgate will automatically lock if one of the doors or the liftgate is not opened within about 30 seconds. Panic button If you witness from a distance someone attempting to break into or damage your vehicle, pressing the panic button will activate the vehicle's alarm. NOTE The panic button will work whether any door or the liftgate is open or closed. 3-5