power door lock @ 2010 mazda3 i sport (auto))
#2
09-27-2010 | 06:34 PM
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Is your car a 2010 or a 2011 model? I ask because I don't remember seeing that option on the 2010 models. That said, I surely hope the auto locking feature can be disabled; I absolutely hate driving in a car that does that.
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09-28-2010 | 12:27 AM
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I am pretty certain they only offer that standard for 2011 like what shippo said which is what the website is referring to.
my 2010 i touring has that feature, but the door open itself opening from inside, you don't have to unlock the lock before you can open the door. Also as soon as the engine turn off, it automatically unlock. Now my 07 TL, I can disable it easily if I choose to using the car MID feature. I would imagine it can be done too for the Mazda3 S models that has MID. In fact I believe you can have the dealer disable it for free if it annoys you for the i models.
my 2010 i touring has that feature, but the door open itself opening from inside, you don't have to unlock the lock before you can open the door. Also as soon as the engine turn off, it automatically unlock. Now my 07 TL, I can disable it easily if I choose to using the car MID feature. I would imagine it can be done too for the Mazda3 S models that has MID. In fact I believe you can have the dealer disable it for free if it annoys you for the i models.
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09-28-2010 | 05:19 PM
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I know many other '10 owners have mentioned that they were given a personalization card when they bought the car with multiple features that could be turned on/off by the dealer (plugged in through their computer). I think auto-locking was one of the features.... honestly the only other one I can remember off the top of my head is Auto-blinker... basically when you push the turn signal stalk to the first detent (where you normally need to hold it to keep it on) it flashes the signal three times and then turns it off. I played with that feature on a friend's BMW and loved it as it was handy for changing lanes.
The whole idea with the cards was you could get the settings changed once for free after you bought the car. The dealers then turned the cards in to Mazda who presumably used them to define the default settings for subsequent cars. Anyway I'd go ask your dealer about the cards and see if there are any other settings available on the 3i that you can have changed.
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Okay just read over on another forum that the auto-lock is a user changeable setting. Look at page 3-37 of your owners manual.
The whole idea with the cards was you could get the settings changed once for free after you bought the car. The dealers then turned the cards in to Mazda who presumably used them to define the default settings for subsequent cars. Anyway I'd go ask your dealer about the cards and see if there are any other settings available on the 3i that you can have changed.
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Okay just read over on another forum that the auto-lock is a user changeable setting. Look at page 3-37 of your owners manual.
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09-28-2010 | 05:36 PM
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Okay went looking and found a list of the other personalization options. Bear in mind this is from when the '10 first came out in the fall of 2009.
I don't own one yet, but I was reading through the manual and saw the features that the dealer can personalize...
Auto headlight on/off:
The headlight illumination on/off timing based on the surrounding lightness/darkness can be changed.
Default: 2000―4000 lx
Change: 1000―2000 lx
Turn indicator volume:
Beep volume level can be changed
Default: High
Change: Low/Deactivated
Key reminder alarm:
The volume of the key reminder warning alarm can be changed.
Default: High
Change: Low
Lights-on reminder:
The volume of the lights-on reminder warning alarm can be changed.
Default: High
Change: Low/Deactivated
Illumination entry:
The time required for the interior lamp to turnoff automatically after all doors are closed can be changed.
Default: 15 seconds
Change: 7.5/30/60 seconds
The function allowing the interior lamp to illuminate automatically when the ignition is switched off can be deactivated.
Default: Activated
Change: Deactivated
The function allowing the interior lamp to illuminate automatically when the doors are unlocked can be deactivated.
Default: Activated
Change: Deactivated
The time required for the interior lamp to turn off automatically can be changed (prevents battery depletion when a door is open/ajar). \
Default: 30 minutes
Change: 10 minutes
The time required for the interior lamp to illuminate after unlocking any door can be changed.
Default: 30 seconds
Change: 7.5/15/60 seconds
The function allowing the interior lamp to turn off automatically when any door is opened (or not securely closed) can be changed.
Default: Activated
Change: Deactivated
Smart turn
The function allowing the turn signal lights to flash three times with a momentary turn switch operation (when changing lanes) can be activated.
Default: Deactivated
Change: Activated
Although this is an information post for those who don't know that this can be done, why in the hell did they not activate the "Smart Turn" feature from the factory? It's electronic and doesn't take any extra time. I guess I think its a nice feature to have (Volvo's, Bimmers, etc have this feature standard, and so could the 3). I guess it just put me in a bad mood to see that it wasn't activated from the factory. When I trade up, I'll make sure to change mine
Auto headlight on/off:
The headlight illumination on/off timing based on the surrounding lightness/darkness can be changed.
Default: 2000―4000 lx
Change: 1000―2000 lx
Turn indicator volume:
Beep volume level can be changed
Default: High
Change: Low/Deactivated
Key reminder alarm:
The volume of the key reminder warning alarm can be changed.
Default: High
Change: Low
Lights-on reminder:
The volume of the lights-on reminder warning alarm can be changed.
Default: High
Change: Low/Deactivated
Illumination entry:
The time required for the interior lamp to turnoff automatically after all doors are closed can be changed.
Default: 15 seconds
Change: 7.5/30/60 seconds
The function allowing the interior lamp to illuminate automatically when the ignition is switched off can be deactivated.
Default: Activated
Change: Deactivated
The function allowing the interior lamp to illuminate automatically when the doors are unlocked can be deactivated.
Default: Activated
Change: Deactivated
The time required for the interior lamp to turn off automatically can be changed (prevents battery depletion when a door is open/ajar). \
Default: 30 minutes
Change: 10 minutes
The time required for the interior lamp to illuminate after unlocking any door can be changed.
Default: 30 seconds
Change: 7.5/15/60 seconds
The function allowing the interior lamp to turn off automatically when any door is opened (or not securely closed) can be changed.
Default: Activated
Change: Deactivated
Smart turn
The function allowing the turn signal lights to flash three times with a momentary turn switch operation (when changing lanes) can be activated.
Default: Deactivated
Change: Activated
Although this is an information post for those who don't know that this can be done, why in the hell did they not activate the "Smart Turn" feature from the factory? It's electronic and doesn't take any extra time. I guess I think its a nice feature to have (Volvo's, Bimmers, etc have this feature standard, and so could the 3). I guess it just put me in a bad mood to see that it wasn't activated from the factory. When I trade up, I'll make sure to change mine
#7
09-28-2010 | 10:59 PM
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From: San Diego, CA
I can confirm about the personalization card, I still have the card with me. Just haven't decided if I wanted to change anything since nothing has really annoy me yet. Only had mine for 2 months so far going into 3rd month.
#8
09-29-2010 | 10:17 AM
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Just found that they only offer power locks for 2011 isport, did not realize that before the purchase.
I am pretty certain they only offer that standard for 2011 like what shippo said which is what the website is referring to.
my 2010 i touring has that feature, but the door open itself opening from inside, you don't have to unlock the lock before you can open the door. Also as soon as the engine turn off, it automatically unlock. Now my 07 TL, I can disable it easily if I choose to using the car MID feature. I would imagine it can be done too for the Mazda3 S models that has MID. In fact I believe you can have the dealer disable it for free if it annoys you for the i models.
my 2010 i touring has that feature, but the door open itself opening from inside, you don't have to unlock the lock before you can open the door. Also as soon as the engine turn off, it automatically unlock. Now my 07 TL, I can disable it easily if I choose to using the car MID feature. I would imagine it can be done too for the Mazda3 S models that has MID. In fact I believe you can have the dealer disable it for free if it annoys you for the i models.
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