2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 104
2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Manual
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Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE To open the trunk when the ignition is switched to a position other than off, use the remote release lever inside the vehicle (page 3-38). CAUTION Ø Install the battery with the positive pole ( ) facing down. 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 (CR1620 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. Replacing the transmitter battery 1. Unfold the key (page 3-24). 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/trunk lid is open or closed. 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. qTransmitter Maintenance If the buttons on the transmitter are inoperable and the operation indicator light does not flash, the battery may be dead. Replace with a new battery before the transmitter becomes unusable. 3-28