Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 (2013 year). Instruction - part 9

qModification and Add-On

Equipment

Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer
system's operation if the system has been
modified or if any add-on equipment has
been installed.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to your vehicle, do
not modify the system or install any
add-on equipment to the immobilizer
system or the vehicle.

Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key)

The immobilizer system allows the engine
to start only with a key the system
recognizes.

If someone attempts to start the engine
with an unrecognized key, the engine will
not start, thereby helping to prevent the
theft of your vehicle.
If you have a problem with the
immobilizer system or the key, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

CAUTION

Ø Radio equipment like this is

governed by laws in the United
States.
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

Ø To avoid damage to the key, do

not:

Drop the key.

Get the key wet.

Expose the key to any kind of
magnetic field.

Expose the key to high
temperatures on places such as
the dashboard or hood, under
direct sunlight.

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CAUTION

When starting the engine do not
allow the following, as the engine
may not start due to the electronic
signal from the ignition key not being
transmitted correctly.

Ø A key ring rests on the key grip.

Ø Metal parts of other keys or metal

objects touch the key grip.

Ø Spare keys or keys for other

vehicles equipped with an
immobilizer system touch or come
near the key grip.

Ø Devices for electronic purchases, or

security passage which touch or
come near the key.

NOTE

The keys carry a unique electronic code.
For this reason, and to assure your safety,
obtaining a replacement key requires some
waiting time. They are only available
through an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Always keep a spare key, in case one is lost.
If a key is lost, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda
Dealer will reset the electronic codes of
your remaining keys and immobilizer
system. Bring all the remaining keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset.
Starting the vehicle with a key that has not
been reset is not possible.

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Declaration of Conformity

Immobilizer system

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qOperation

Arming

The system is armed when the ignition is
switched from ON to ACC or OFF.
The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes every two
seconds until the system is disarmed.

Disarming

The system is disarmed when the ignition
is switched ON with the correct ignition
key.
The security indicator light illuminates for
about three seconds and goes out.

If the engine does not start with the
correct ignition key, and the security
indicator light keeps illuminating or
flashing, the system may have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

If the security indicator light illuminates
and stays on or flashes when the ignition is
switched ON, the engine will not start.

Signals from a TV or radio station, or from
a transceiver or a mobile telephone, could
interfere with your immobilizer system. If
you are using the proper key and your
engine fails to start, check the security
indicator light. If it is flashing, remove the
ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more,
then reinsert it and try starting the engine
again. If it does not start after 3 or more
tries, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If the security indicator light flashes
continuously while you are driving, do not
shut off the engine. Go to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer and have it checked. If you
shut off the engine while the light is
flashing you will not be able to restart it.

Since the electronic codes are reset when
repairing the immobilizer system, the keys
are needed. Bring all the existing keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

qModification and Add-On

Equipment

Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer
system's operation if the system has been
modified or if any add-on equipment has
been installed.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to your vehicle, do
not modify the system or install any
add-on equipment to the immobilizer
system or the vehicle.

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Theft-Deterrent System

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.
Refer to Operation on page 3-62.

NOTE

The theft-deterrent system operates with the
key or the keyless entry system transmitter.

(With advanced key)
The theft-deterrent system can also be
operated using the advanced keyless
function.
The system operates only when the driver is
in the vehicle or within operational range
while the advanced key is being carried.

The system will not function unless it is
properly armed. To properly secure the
vehicle, always make sure all windows are
completely closed and all doors and the
trunk lid/liftgate are locked before leaving
the vehicle. Remember to take your key and
transmitter.

qOperation

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:

Forcing open a door, the hood or the
trunk lid/liftgate.

Unlocking a door with the inside door-
lock knob.

Unlocking a door with the door lock
switch.

Opening the hood by operating the
hood release handle.

(Without advanced key)
Switching the ignition ON without the
key.
(With advanced key)
Switching the ignition ON without
using the push button start.

Opening the trunk lid by operating the
trunk lid release lever.

If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activate until a door or the
liftgate is unlocked or the trunk lid is
opened with the key or with the
transmitter.
(With advanced key)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by pressing the request switch
on a door.

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.

qHow to Arm the System

1. Close the windows and the moonroof

securely.

2. Remove the key from the ignition

switch.
(With advanced key)
Press the push button start to off
position, if the auxiliary key is inserted
in the key slot, remove it.

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3. Make sure all the windows, the

moonroof

, the hood and the trunk lid

are closed. Close and lock all doors and
the liftgate from the outside using the
key. If you have the keyless entry
system, press the lock button on the
transmitter.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once.
The following method will also arm the
theft-deterrent system:
(With advanced key)
Press a request switch on the doors or
the lock button on the transmitter.
(Without advanced key)
Close the hood and the liftgate/trunk
lid. Press the area on the door-lock
switch marked

“ ” once. Close all

doors.

The security indicator light in the
instrument panel flashes twice per
second for 20 seconds.

The theft deterrent system can also be
armed by activating the auto re-lock
function with all the doors, the liftgate/
trunk lid and the hood closed.

NOTE

Locking the doors with the inside door-lock
knob will not arm the system.

4. After 20 seconds, the system is fully

armed.

NOTE

Auto re-lock function
After unlocking with the transmitter or the
request switch, all doors and the liftgate
will automatically lock if any of the
following operations are not performed
within about 30 seconds.

A door or the liftgate/trunk lid is opened.

The auxiliary key is inserted into the key
slot (with advanced key).

The key is inserted in the ignition switch.

The push button start is in any position
except off (with advanced key).

The ignition is switched ON.

The system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place within 20
seconds after closing the trunk lid/hood and
locking all the doors and the liftgate:

Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.

Any door or the liftgate/trunk lid is
opened.

Unlocking a door with the inside door-
lock knob.

Unlocking a door with the door lock
switch.

Unlocking the driver's door with the key.

The hood is opened.

The key is inserted in the ignition switch.

The auxiliary key is inserted into the key
slot (With advanced key).

The push button start is pressed or a
door is unlocked using a request switch
on the front doors (With advanced key).

The ignition is switched ON.

To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.

When the doors are locked by pressing the
lock button on the transmitter or request
switch on the front doors or using the key
while the theft-deterrent system is armed,
the hazard warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the system is armed.

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qTo Turn Off an Armed System

An armed system can be turned off by any
one of the following methods:

Unlock a door with the key.

Press the unlock button on the keyless
entry system transmitter.

The ignition is switched ON.

(With advanced key)
Press a request switch on the doors or
the unlock button on the transmitter.

The hazard warning lights will flash twice
to indicate that the system is turned off.

NOTE

When the doors are unlocked by pressing the
unlock button on the transmitter or request
switch on the front doors or using the key
while the theft-deterrent system is turned off,
the hazard warning lights will flash twice to
indicate that the system is turned off.

qTo Stop the Alarm

A triggered alarm can be turned off by
any one of the following methods:

Unlock a door with the key.

Press the unlock button or press and
hold the trunk button on the keyless
entry system transmitter.

The engine is started with the ignition
key.

(With advanced key)

Press a request switch on the doors.

Press the electric liftgate/trunk lid
opener.

Press the unlock button or press and
hold the trunk button on the
transmitter.

The engine is started with the push
button start.

NOTE

If you have any problem with the theft-
deterrent system, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

qTheft-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.

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Steering Wheel

WARNING

Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving:

Adjusting the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Moving it can very easily cause the
driver to abruptly turn to the left or
right. This can lead to loss of control
or an accident.

qSteering Wheel Adjustment

To change the angle or length of the
steering wheel:

1. Stop the vehicle, pull up the lock

release lever under the steering
column.

Lock release lever

2. Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust the

steering column length to the desired
positions, push the lever down to lock
the column.

3. Push the wheel up and down to be

certain it's locked before driving.

Mirrors

qOutside Mirrors

Check the mirror angles before driving.

Mirror type

Flat type (driver's side)
Flat surface mirror.
Convex type (front passenger side)
The mirror has single curvature on its
surface.

WARNING

Be sure to look over your shoulder
before changing lanes:

Changing lanes without taking into
account the actual distance of the
vehicle in the convex mirror is
dangerous. You could have a serious
accident. What you see in the convex
mirror is closer than it appears.

Power mirror

The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.

To adjust:

1. Press the left or right side of the

selector switch to choose the left or
right side mirror.

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2. Depress the mirror switch in the

appropriate direction.

Selector switch

Mirror switch

After adjusting the mirror, lock the control
by placing the selector switch in the
center position.

Folding the mirror

Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is
flush with the vehicle.

WARNING

Always return the outside mirrors to
the driving position before you start
driving:

Driving with the outside mirrors
folded in is dangerous. Your rear view
will be restricted, and you could have
an accident.

qRearview Mirror

WARNING

Do not stack cargo or objects higher
than the seatbacks:

Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks is dangerous. It can block
your view in the rearview mirror,
which might cause you to hit another
car when changing lanes.

Rearview mirror adjustment

Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.

NOTE

For the manual day/night mirror, perform the
adjustment with the day/night lever in the day
position.

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Reducing glare from headlights

Manual day/night mirror

Push the day/night lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from cars at the rear.

Night

Day

Day/Night lever

Auto-dimming mirror

The auto-dimming mirror automatically
reduces glare of headlights from cars at
the rear when the ignition is switched ON.

Press the ON/OFF button (

) to cancel

the automatic dimming function. The
indicator light will turn off.
To reactivate the automatic dimming
function, press the ON/OFF button (

The indicator light will illuminate.

ON/OFF button

Indicator light

NOTE

Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects
on or around the light sensor. Otherwise,
light sensor sensitivity will be affected and
may not operate normally.

Light sensor

The auto-dimmer function is canceled when
the ignition is switched ON and the shift
lever/selector lever is in reverse (R).

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Important information about driving your Mazda.

Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ 4-2

Fuel Requirements .................................................................... 4-2
Emission Control System .......................................................... 4-4
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ......................................... 4-5

Before Starting the Engine ........................................................... 4-6

Before Getting In ...................................................................... 4-6
After Getting In ......................................................................... 4-6

Driving Tips ................................................................................... 4-7

Break-In Period ......................................................................... 4-7
Money-Saving Suggestions ...................................................... 4-7
Hazardous Driving .................................................................... 4-8
Floor Mat .................................................................................. 4-8
Rocking the Vehicle .................................................................. 4-9
Winter Driving .......................................................................... 4-9
Driving In Flooded Area ......................................................... 4-11
Overloading ............................................................................ 4-12
Driving on Uneven Road ........................................................ 4-13
Turbocharger Information

.................................................... 4-14

Towing ......................................................................................... 4-15

Trailer Towing ......................................................................... 4-15

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Fuel Requirements

Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,
which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.

MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo
Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table.

Fuel

Octane Rating

(Anti-knock index)

Premium unleaded fuel

91 [ (R

M)/2 method] or above (96 RON or above)

* U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoline station pumps.

This vehicle is designed for and requires use of premium unleaded fuel. If 91 octane fuel [
(R

M)/2 method] (96RON) is not available, gasoline as low as 87 octane [ (R

M)/2

method] (91RON) can be used temporarily for emergency purposes. Use of gasoline lower
than 91 octane [ (R

M)/2 method] (96RON) can decrease performance during its use.

Refueling the vehicle with the correct octane fuel a couple of times will restore vehicle
performance.

SKYACTIV-G 2.0, MZR 2.0 and MZR 2.5
Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table.

Fuel

Octane Rating

(Anti-knock index)

Regular unleaded fuel

87 [ (R

M)/2 method] or above (91 RON or above)

* U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoline station pumps.

Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) could cause the emission control system
to lose effectiveness. It could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage.

CAUTION

Ø USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.

Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors and will lead
to deterioration of the emission control system and or failures.

Ø Your vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10 % ethanol

by volume. Damage to your vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this
recommendation, or if the gasoline contains any methanol. Stop using gasohol of
any kind if your vehicle engine is performing poorly.

Ø Never add fuel system additives. Otherwise, the emission control system could be

damaged. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.

Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally
referred to as oxygenated fuels. The common gasoline blend that can be used with your
vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10 %. Gasoline containing alcohol, such as
ethanol or methanol, may be marketed under the name

“Gasohol”.

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Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions

Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may not
be covered by the Mazda warranty.

Gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol.

Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.

Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

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Emission Control System

Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of
this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions
requirements.

WARNING

Never park over or near anything flammable:

Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with
the engine turned off, the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and
could ignite anything flammable. A resulting fire could cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst
inside the converter or cause the converter to get very hot. Either condition will
damage the converter and cause poor performance.

Ø USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.

Ø Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction.

Ø Do not coast with the ignition switched off.

Ø Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off.

Ø Do not operate the engine at high idle for more than 2 minutes.

Ø Do not tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and adjustments

must be made by a qualified technician.

Ø Do not push-start or pull-start your vehicle.

NOTE

Under U.S. federal law, any modification to the original-equipment emission control system before
the first sale and registration of a vehicle is subject to penalties. In some states, such modification
made on a used vehicle is also subject to penalties.

NOTE

While the engine is off, the sound of a valve opening and closing can be heard at the rear of the right
side of the vehicle, however this does not indicate an abnormality. Your vehicle has a self-checking
device and it operates while the engine is off.

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Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)

WARNING

Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle:

Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness
and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, keep all windows fully open
and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately.

Do not run the engine when inside an enclosed area:

Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. Exhaust
gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could easily enter the cabin. Loss
of consciousness or even death could occur.

Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw fresh air when
idling the engine:

Exhaust gas is dangerous. When your vehicle is stopped with the windows closed
and the engine running for a long time even in an open area, exhaust gas, which
contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could enter the cabin. Loss of consciousness or
even death could occur.

Clear snow from underneath and around your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe,
before starting the engine:

Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in deep snow is dangerous. The
exhaust pipe could be blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to enter the cabin.
Because exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide, it could cause loss of
consciousness or even death to occupants in the cabin.

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