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Knowing Your Mazda  
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System  
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Advanced Keys  
The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enables the  
following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7).  
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Locking/unlocking the doors and the liftgate, and opening the liftgate, and opening the  
trunk lid, without operating the key.  
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Starting the engine without operating the key.  
Additional functions are available using the buttons on the advanced key.  
Refer to Operation Using Advanced Key Functions on page 3-17.  
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The following operations are possible using the transmitter of the keyless entry system  
from a distance (Lock/Unlock/Trunkí/Panic button):  
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Locking/unlocking the doors and the liftgate.  
Opening the trunk lid.  
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Operating the theft-deterrent systemí.  
Turning on the alarm.  
Locking/unlocking the doors or starting the engine using the auxiliary key.  
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WARNING  
Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where  
your children will not find or play with them:  
Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone  
being badly injured or even killed. Children may find these new kinds of keys to be  
an interesting toy to play with and could cause the power windows or other controls  
to operate, or even make the vehicle move.  
Radio waves from the advanced key may affect medical equipment such as  
pacemakers:  
Before using the advanced key near people who use medical equipment, ask the  
medical equipment manufacturer or your physician if radio waves from the  
advanced key will affect the equipment.  
NOTE  
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The driver must carry the advanced key to ensure the system functions properly.  
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Refer to Immobilizer System (page 3-54) for information regarding keys and engine starting.  
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(With theft-deterrent system)  
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-62) for information regarding keys and the prevention of  
vehicle and vehicle contents theft.  
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The advanced keyless functions can be turned off.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page 10-10.  
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Lock button Unlock button  
Trunk button (4 door)  
Panic button  
Auxiliary key  
Key code number plate  
Operation indicator light  
A code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set; detach this plate and store it  
in a safe place (not in the vehicle) for use if you need to make a replacement key.  
Also write down the code number and keep it in another safe and handy place, but not in  
the vehicle.  
If your key is lost, consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code number ready.  
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CAUTION  
Ø Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function  
correctly under the following conditions:  
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The advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular  
phones.  
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The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object.  
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The advanced key is near electronic devices such as personal computers or cell  
phones.  
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Non-Mazda genuine electronic equipment is installed in the vehicle.  
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There is equipment which discharges radio waves near the vehicle.  
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If the vehicle is near equipment such as wireless pay devices installed at certain  
gas stations.  
Ø The advanced key may consume battery power excessively if it receives high-  
intensity radio waves. Do not place the advanced key near electronic devices such  
as televisions or personal computers.  
Ø To avoid damage to the advanced key, DO NOT:  
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Drop the advanced key.  
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Get the advanced key wet.  
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Disassemble the advanced key.  
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Expose the advanced key to high temperatures on places such as the  
dashboard or hood, under direct sunlight.  
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Place heavy objects on the advanced key.  
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Put the advanced key in an ultrasonic cleaner.  
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Put any magnetized objects close to the advanced key.  
NOTE  
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Battery life is about one year. Be sure to replace the battery as soon as you see the green KEY  
indicator light in the instrument cluster begin flashing for 30 seconds after turning off the engine,  
otherwise, you will not be able to start the engine using the advanced keyless start system once the  
battery is completely dead Refer to KEY warning light (red) on page 5-51. If this occurs, you will  
have to either force-start the engine or use the auxiliary key Refer to Advanced Key Battery Dead  
Warning on page 3-23.  
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Additional advanced keys can be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6 advanced keys  
can be used with the advanced keyless functions per vehicle.  
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Replacing the battery at an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent  
damage to the advanced key. If replacing  
the battery by yourself, follow the  
instruction below.  
qAdvanced Key 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.  
Replacing the advanced key battery  
1. Pull out the auxiliary key.  
Ø There is the danger of explosion if  
the battery is not correctly  
replaced.  
Ø Replace only with the same type  
battery (CR2025 or equivalent).  
Ø Dispose of used batteries  
according to the following  
instructions.  
2. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the  
groove shown in the figure and rotate  
the screwdriver to open the cover  
slightly.  
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Insulate the plus and minus  
terminals of the battery using  
cellophane or equivalent tape.  
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Never disassemble.  
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Never throw the battery into  
fire or water.  
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Never deform or crush.  
The following conditions indicate that the  
battery power is low:  
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The KEY indicator light (green) flashes  
in the instrument cluster for about 30  
seconds after the engine is turned off.  
The system does not operate and the  
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operation indicator light on the  
transmitter does not flash when the  
buttons are pressed.  
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The system's operational range is  
reduced.  
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3. Insert the flathead screwdriver into the  
gap between the cover and the  
transmitter, and then rotate the  
5. Insert a new battery with the positive  
pole facing up, and then cover the  
battery with the battery cap.  
screwdriver to detach the cover.  
6. Close the cover.  
4. Remove the battery cap, then remove  
the battery.  
7. Reinsert the auxiliary key.  
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Operation Using Advanced  
Keyless Functions  
CAUTION  
Ø Be careful not to allow the rubber  
ring shown in the figure to be  
scratched or damaged.  
qOperational Range  
Ø If the rubber ring detaches,  
reattach it before inserting a new  
battery.  
The system operates only when the driver  
is in the vehicle or within operational  
range while the advanced key is being  
carried.  
NOTE  
Rubber ring  
When the battery power is low, or in places  
where there are high-intensity radio waves or  
noise, the operational range may become  
narrower or the system may not operate.  
Locking, unlocking the doors and the  
liftgate  
The operational range for locking/  
unlocking the doors and the liftgate is an  
area of up to 80 cm (31 in) from the center  
of the front door handles.  
qService  
The operational range for locking the  
doors and the liftgate is within a  
maximum radius of 80 cm (31 in) from  
the center of the liftgate.  
If you have a problem with the advanced  
keyless functions, consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer.  
4 door  
If your advanced key is lost or stolen,  
bring all remaining advanced keys to an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as  
possible for a replacement and to make  
the lost or stolen advanced key  
inoperative.  
Exterior transmitter  
CAUTION  
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.  
Operational range  
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5 door (Locking)  
5 door (Unlocking)  
NOTE  
Opening the liftgate/trunk lid  
The operational range for opening the  
liftgate/trunk lid is an area of up to 80 cm  
(31 in) from the center of the liftgate/trunk  
lid.  
Exterior transmitter  
Exterior transmitter  
Operational range  
Exterior transmitter  
Operational range  
Starting the engine  
The operational range for starting the  
engine includes nearly the entire cabin  
area.  
Interior transmitter  
Operational range  
The system may not operate if you are too  
close to the windows, door handles, or liftgate.  
Operational range  
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NOTE  
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Liftgate (Lock only)  
The luggage compartment/trunk is out of  
the operational range, however, starting the  
engine may be possible.  
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The engine may not start if the advanced  
key is placed in the following areas:  
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Around the dashboard  
Request switch  
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In the storage compartments such as the  
glove box  
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On the rear parcel shelf(4 door)  
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Starting the engine may be possible even if  
the advanced key is outside of the vehicle  
and extremely close to a door and window,  
however, always start the engine from the  
driver's seat.  
To lock  
To lock the doors and the liftgate, press  
the request switch. A beep sound will be  
heard once and the hazard warning lights  
will flash once.  
If the vehicle is started and driven away  
while the advanced key is not in the vehicle,  
the vehicle will not restart after it is turned  
off and the push button start will switch off.  
If the advanced key is detected within  
operational range, the operation indicator  
light on the transmitter flashes  
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NOTE  
(Without theft-deterrent system)  
The hazard warning lights will flash once to  
indicate that the doors and the liftgate are  
locked.  
momentarily.  
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Switch  
(With theft-deterrent system)  
The hazard warning lights flash when the theft  
deterrent system is armed.  
All doors and the liftgate can be locked/  
unlocked by pressing the request switch  
on the front doors or the liftgate while the  
advanced key is being carried.  
Front doors  
The hazard warning lights do not flash if all  
the doors and the liftgate are locked before the  
theft-deterrent system is properly armed.  
When the doors are locked by pressing the  
request switch on the front doors while the  
theft-deterrent system is armed, the hazard  
warning lights will flash once to indicate that  
the system is armed.  
Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page  
3-62.  
Request switch  
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The setting can be changed so that the  
To unlock  
doors and the liftgate are locked  
Driver's door request switch  
automatically without pressing the request  
switch (page 10-10).  
To unlock the driver's door, press the  
request switch. A beep sound will be  
heard twice and the hazard warning lights  
will flash twice.  
To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press  
the request switch again within 5 seconds  
and two more beep sounds will be heard.  
(Auto-lock function)  
A beep sound is heard when all doors and  
the liftgate are closed while the advanced  
key is being carried. All doors and the  
liftgate are locked automatically after about  
3 seconds when the advanced key is out of  
the operational range. Also, the hazard  
warning lights flash once. (Even if the  
driver is in the operational range, all doors  
and the liftgate are locked automatically  
after about 30 seconds.)  
Front passenger door request switch  
To unlock the doors and the liftgate, press  
the request switch. A beep sound will be  
heard twice and the hazard warning lights  
will flash twice.  
If you are out of the operational range  
before the doors and the liftgate are  
completely closed or another advanced key  
is left in the vehicle, the auto-lock function  
will not work. Always make sure that all  
doors and the liftgate are closed and locked  
before leaving the vehicle.  
NOTE  
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Confirm that all doors and the liftgate are  
securely locked.  
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All doors and the liftgate cannot be locked  
when any door or the liftgate is open.  
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A beep sound is heard for confirmation  
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(Auto re-lock function)  
when the doors and the liftgate are locked/  
unlocked using the request switch. If you  
prefer, the beep sound can be turned off  
(page 10-10).  
After unlocking all doors and the liftgate by  
pressing the request switch, all doors and  
the liftgate will automatically lock if any of  
the following operations are not performed  
within about 30 seconds. If your vehicle has  
a theft-deterrent system, the hazard  
warning lights will flash for confirmation.  
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A door or the liftgate/trunk lid is opened.  
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The auxiliary key is inserted into the key  
slot.  
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The push button start is in any position  
except off.  
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While the ignition is switched ON, the  
liftgate/trunk lid can be opened only when  
the vehicle is stopped with the parking  
brake applied (manual transaxle), or with  
the selector lever in the P position  
(automatic transaxle).  
qOpening the Liftgate/Trunk Lid  
A locked liftgate/trunk lid can also be  
opened while the advanced key is being  
carried.  
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NOTE  
Grasp the lower end of the liftgate, press  
the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate,  
and then raise the liftgate when the latch  
releases.  
When using the advanced keyless function to  
open the liftgate/trunk lid, it may require a few  
seconds for the liftgate/trunk lid to unlock after  
the electric liftgate/trunk lid opener is pressed.  
The liftgate/trunk lid can be closed when  
the doors are locked with the advanced  
key left in the vehicle. However, to  
prevent leaving the advanced key in the  
vehicle, the liftgate/trunk lid can be  
opened by pressing the electric liftgate/  
trunk lid opener.  
Electric liftgate  
opener  
qStarting the Engine  
Locking, unlocking the steering wheel  
4 Door  
Raise the trunk lid by pressing the electric  
trunk lid opener on trunk lid.  
The steering wheel is locked if a door is  
opened/closed/locked after the power is  
turned off using the push button start  
while the vehicle is stopped.  
This is an automatic safety device to  
protect the vehicle against theft.  
Electric trunk  
lid opener  
The steering wheel can be unlocked by  
pressing the push button start while the  
advanced key is being carried or the  
auxiliary key is inserted into the key slot.  
If the electronic steering lock warning  
light is flashing and the beep sound is  
heard, this indicates that the steering  
wheel is not unlocked. To unlock the  
steering wheel, jiggle the steering wheel  
from side to side while pressing the push  
button start.  
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Ignition positions  
Off  
Each time the push button start is pressed,  
the ignition switches in the order of off,  
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button  
start again from ON switches the ignition  
off.  
The steering wheel locks to help protect  
against theft. Also, the power supply to  
electrical devices is turned off.  
The push button start indicator lights  
(ACC and ON) turn off.  
Indicator  
WARNING  
light (ON)  
Indicator  
Before leaving the driver's seat, always  
switch the ignition off, set the parking  
brake, and make sure the shift lever is  
in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st gear  
or R (manual transaxle):  
light (ACC)  
Leaving the driver's seat without  
switching off the ignition, setting the  
parking brake, and shifting the shift  
lever to P (automatic transaxle) or to  
1st gear or R (manual transaxle) is  
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle  
movement could occur which could  
result in an accident.  
Indicator light  
NOTE  
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The order in which the ignition is switched  
can be changed.  
In addition, if your intention is to  
leave the vehicle for even a short  
period, it is important to switch the  
ignition off, as leaving it in another  
position will disable some of the  
vehicle's security systems and run the  
battery down.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
10-10.  
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The engine starts by pressing the push  
button start while depressing the clutch  
pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake  
pedal (automatic transaxle). To switch the  
ignition position, press the push button start  
without depressing the pedal.  
ACC (Accessory)  
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Do not leave the ignition switched ON  
The steering wheel unlocks and some  
electrical accessories will operate.  
The indicator light (ACC) illuminates.  
while the engine is not running. Doing so  
could result in the battery going dead. If the  
ignition is left in ACC (For automatic  
transaxle, the shift lever is in the P position,  
and the ignition is in ACC), the ignition  
switches off automatically after one hour.  
The setting can be changed to not switch  
the ignition off automatically.  
NOTE  
The advanced keyless entry system does not  
function while the push button start has been  
pressed to ACC, and the doors will not lock/  
unlock even if they have been locked manually.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
10-10.  
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ON  
5. (Manual transaxle)  
Continue to press the clutch pedal  
This is the normal running position after  
the engine is started. The indicator light  
(ON) turns off. (The indicator light (ON)  
illuminates when the ignition is switched  
ON and the engine is not running.)  
The warning lights (except brakes) should  
be inspected before the engine is started  
(page 5-41).  
firmly until the engine has completely  
started.  
(Automatic transaxle)  
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must  
restart the engine while the vehicle is  
moving, shift into neutral (N).  
NOTE  
(Manual transaxle)  
NOTE  
(With headlight auto-leveling)  
The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal  
is not depressed sufficiently.  
When the push button start is pressed to the  
ON position, the sound of the headlight  
leveling motors operating at the front of the  
engine compartment can be heard. This does  
not indicate an abnormality.  
(Automatic transaxle)  
The starter will not operate if the shift lever is  
not in P or N and the brake pedal is not  
depressed sufficiently.  
6. Verify that the KEY indicator light  
(green) in the instrument cluster and  
the push button start indicator light  
(green) illuminate. If the KEY indicator  
light (green) does not illuminate, make  
sure that the advanced key is being  
carried. If the KEY indicator light  
(green) does not illuminate while the  
advanced key is being carried, you may  
have to use the auxiliary key to start  
the engine instead (page 3-25).  
Starting the engine  
NOTE  
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The advanced key must be carried because  
the advanced key carries an immobilizer  
chip that must communicate with the engine  
controls at short range.  
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The engine can be started when the push  
button start is pressed from off, ACC, or  
ON.  
1. Make sure you are carrying the  
advanced key.  
2. Occupants should fasten their seat  
belts.  
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.  
4. Continue to press the brake pedal  
firmly until the engine has completely  
started.  
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NOTE  
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CAUTION  
Under the following conditions, the KEY  
warning light (red) flashes to inform the  
driver that the push button start will not  
switch to ACC even if it is pressed from off.  
If the KEY warning light (red)  
illuminates, and the push button  
start indicator light (red) illuminates,  
this could indicate a problem with  
the engine starting system and the  
inability to start the engine or switch  
the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your  
vehicle inspected at an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.  
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The advanced key battery is dead.  
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The advanced key is out of operational  
range.  
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The advanced key is placed in areas  
where it is difficult for the system to  
detect the signal (page 3-7).  
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A key from another manufacturer similar  
to the advanced key is in the operational  
range.  
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(Forced engine starting method)  
If the KEY warning light (red) and the push  
button start indicator light (red) illuminate  
when the brake pedal (transaxle) or the  
clutch pedal (transaxle) is depressed to  
start the engine, the engine may not start  
using these methods. Have your vehicle  
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer  
as soon as possible. If this occurs, the  
engine can be force-started. Press and hold  
the push button start until the engine starts.  
Other procedures necessary for starting the  
engine such as having the advanced key in  
the cabin, and depressing the brake pedal  
(Automatic transaxle) or the clutch pedal  
(Manual transaxle) are required.  
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When the engine is force-started, the key  
warning light (red) remains illuminated and  
the key indicator light (green) does not  
illuminate.  
7. Press the push button start after both  
the KEY indicator light (green) in the  
instrument cluster and the push button  
start indicator light (green) illuminate.  
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NOTE  
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3. Depress the clutch (manual transaxle)  
After starting the engine, the push button  
start indicator lights (ACC and ON) turn  
or brake pedal (automatic transaxle)  
until the ring around the key slot starts  
flashing.  
off and the ignition is in the ON position.  
After pressing the push button start and  
before the engine starts, the operation  
sound of the fuel pump motor from near the  
fuel tank can be heard, however, this does  
not indicate a malfunction.  
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4. Insert the auxiliary key into the slot  
while it is flashing, but DO NOT  
TURN THE AUXILIARY KEY IN  
THE SLOT.  
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(With headlight auto-leveling)  
After pressing the push button start and  
before the engine starts, the operation  
sound of the headlight leveling motors  
operating at the front of the engine  
compartment can be heard, however, this  
does not indicate a malfunction.  
8. After starting the engine, let it idle for  
about ten seconds.  
NOTE  
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Whether the engine is cold or warm, it  
should be started without the use of the  
accelerator.  
CAUTION  
After inserting the auxiliary key, do  
not attempt to turn it in the key slot.  
It could damage the vehicle or the  
auxiliary key.  
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If the engine does not start the first time,  
refer to Starting a Flooded Engine under  
Emergency Starting. If the engine still does  
not start, have your vehicle inspected by an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-17).  
5. Press the push button start to start the  
engine.  
Starting the engine using the auxiliary  
key  
NOTE  
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Leave the auxiliary key in the key slot while  
If the engine cannot be started for reasons  
such as the advanced key battery is dead,  
the engine can be started using the  
auxiliary key.  
the engine is running.  
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When leaving the vehicle, remove the  
auxiliary key from the key slot and the  
vehicle.  
1. Slide the auxiliary key out from the  
bottom of the advanced key.  
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To switch the ignition position, insert the  
auxiliary key into the key slot and press the  
push button start without the brake  
(automatic transaxle) or clutch pedal  
(manual transaxle) depressed.  
2. Use the auxiliary key to remove the  
key slot cover.  
Turning off the engine  
1. Stop the vehicle completely.  
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2. (Manual transaxle)  
Shift into neutral.  
Continuously pressing the push button  
start while the engine is running and the  
vehicle is stopped, or quickly pressing it  
any number of times will turn the engine  
off immediately.  
(Automatic transaxle)  
Shift the shift lever to the P position.  
3. Press the push button start to turn off  
the engine.  
CAUTION  
When leaving the vehicle, make sure  
the push button start is pressed to  
off.  
NOTE  
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When the push button start is pressed to off  
from ON, the KEY indicator light (green)  
flashes for approximately 30 seconds  
indicating that the remaining battery power  
of the advanced key is low. Replace with a  
new battery before the advanced key  
becomes unusable.  
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance (page  
3-5)  
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(Automatic transaxle)  
If the engine is turned off while the shift  
lever is in a position other than P, the  
ignition switches to ACC.  
Emergency engine stop  
WARNING  
Do not press (or touch) the push button  
start while the vehicle is moving:  
Pressing the push button start and  
stopping the engine while the vehicle  
is moving for any reason other than  
in an emergency is dangerous.  
Stopping the engine while the vehicle  
is moving will result in reduced  
maneuverability and braking ability  
due to the loss of power steering and  
power braking, which could cause an  
accident and serious injury.  
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Transmitter  
Operation Using Advanced  
Key Functions  
Lock button  
Operation indicator light  
qKeyless Entry System  
Unlock button  
This system uses the more traditional  
keyless entry buttons to remotely lock and  
unlock the doors and the liftgate, and  
opens the trunk lid.  
Trunk button (4 door)  
It can also help you signal for attention.  
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.  
Panic button  
NOTE  
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The keyless entry system is designed to  
The operation indicator light flashes when  
the buttons are pressed.  
operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the  
center of the vehicle, but this may vary due  
to local conditions.  
Lock button  
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The system does not operate when the  
To lock the doors and the liftgate, press  
the lock button. A beep sound will be  
heard once and the hazard warning lights  
will flash once.  
auxiliary key is in the key slot.  
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The keyless entry system is fully operational  
when the push button start is switched off.  
The system does not operate if the push  
button start is switched to any position  
other than off.  
To confirm that all doors and the liftgate  
have been locked, press the lock button  
again within 5 seconds. If they are closed  
and locked, the horn will sound.  
The system can be set not to sound the  
horn.  
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All doors and the liftgate cannot be locked  
by pressing the lock button while any door  
or the liftgate is open. The hazard warning  
lights will also not flash.  
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If the transmitter does not operate when  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
10-10.  
pressing a button or the operational range  
becomes too small, the battery may be  
dead. To install a new battery, refer to  
Maintenance (page 3-5).  
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NOTE  
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NOTE  
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A beep sound can be heard for confirmation  
A beep sound can be heard for confirmation  
when the doors are locked using the  
advanced keyless transmitter. If you prefer,  
the beep sound can be turned off. The  
volume of the beep sound can be changed.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
10-10.  
when the doors are locked using the  
advanced keyless transmitter. If you prefer,  
the beep sound can be turned off. The  
volume of the beep sound can be changed.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
10-10.  
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(Without theft-deterrent system)  
The hazard warning lights will flash once  
to indicate that all doors and the liftgate  
are locked.  
The system can be set to unlock all doors by  
performing a single operation.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
10-10.  
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(With theft-deterrent system)  
(Without theft-deterrent system)  
The hazard warning lights will flash twice  
to indicate that all doors and the liftgate  
are unlocked.  
The hazard warning lights flash when the  
theft deterrent system is armed.  
The hazard warning lights do not flash if all  
the doors and the liftgate are locked before  
the theft-deterrent system is properly  
armed.  
(With theft-deterrent system)  
The hazard warning lights flash when the  
theft deterrent system is turned off.  
The hazard warning lights do not flash  
unless the theft deterrent system has been  
properly turned off.  
When the doors are locked by pressing the  
lock button on the transmitter while the  
theft-deterrent system is armed, the hazard  
warning lights will flash once to indicate  
that the system is armed.  
When the doors are unlocked by pressing  
the unlock button on the transmitter while  
the theft-deterrent system is turned off, the  
hazard warning lights will flash twice to  
indicate that the system is turned off.  
Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page  
3-62.  
Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page  
3-62.  
NOTE  
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All doors and the liftgate cannot be locked  
when any door or the liftgate is open.  
Confirm that all doors and the liftgate are  
locked visually or audibly by use of the  
double click.  
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NOTE  
(Auto re-lock function)  
After unlocking with the transmitter, All doors  
and the liftgate will automatically lock if any  
of the following operations are not performed  
within about 30 seconds. If your vehicle has a  
theft-deterrent system, the hazard warning  
lights will flash for confirmation.  
Unlock button  
To unlock the driver's door, press the  
unlock button. A beep will be heard twice  
and the hazard warning lights will flash  
twice.  
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A door or the liftgate/trunk lid is opened.  
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The auxiliary key is inserted into the key  
slot.  
To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press  
the unlock button again within 3 seconds  
and two more beep sounds will be heard.  
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The push button start is in any position  
except off position.  
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Trunk button (4 door)  
To open the trunk, press and hold the  
trunk button until the trunk lid opens.  
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.  
(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:  
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The horn sounds intermittently.  
The hazard warning lights flash.  
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NOTE  
However, if the driver is too close to the  
vehicle the panic button may not function.  
(Turning off the alarm)  
The alarm stops by pressing any button on  
the transmitter.  
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Declaration of Conformity  
Keyless entry system  
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qAuxiliary Key Function  
Advanced Key Suspend  
Function  
Use the auxiliary key stored in the  
advanced key in the event of a dead  
transmitter battery or malfunction.  
If an advanced key is left in the vehicle,  
the functions of the advanced key left in  
the vehicle are temporarily suspended to  
prevent theft of the vehicle.  
Removing the auxiliary key  
Pull out the auxiliary key from the  
advanced key.  
The following are inoperable:  
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Starting the engine using the push  
button start.  
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Operating the request switches.  
To restore these functions, perform any  
one of the following:  
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Press the lock or unlock button on the  
advanced key which has had its  
functions temporarily suspended.  
While carrying an advanced key which  
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has had its functions temporarily  
suspended, lock the doors using the  
advanced keyless system.  
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(Manual transaxle)  
Locking, unlocking the doors  
When carrying another advanced key,  
depress the clutch pedal until the KEY  
indicator light (green) illuminates.  
(Automatic transaxle)  
The doors can be locked/unlocked using  
the auxiliary key, refer to Locking,  
Unlocking with Key (page 3-34).  
When carrying another advanced key,  
depress the brake pedal until the KEY  
indicator light (green) illuminates.  
Starting the engine  
The engine can be started with the  
auxiliary key, refer to Starting the engine  
(page 3-11).  
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qAdvanced Key Removed from  
Vehicle Warning Beep  
Warning Lights and Beep  
Sounds  
Under the following conditions, a beep  
sound will be heard and the KEY warning  
light (red) will flash continuously when  
the push button start has not been  
switched off to notify the driver that the  
advanced key has been removed. The  
KEY warning light (red) will stop flashing  
when the advanced key is back inside the  
vehicle:  
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System Malfunction Warning Light  
If any malfunction occurs in the advanced  
keyless function, the KEY warning light  
(red) in the instrument cluster illuminates  
continuously.  
CAUTION  
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The push button start has not been  
If the KEY warning light (red) remains  
illuminated, do not continue to drive  
the vehicle with the advanced keyless  
function. Park the vehicle in a safe  
place and use the auxiliary key to  
continue driving the vehicle. Have the  
vehicle inspected at an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.  
Refer to Starting the engine (page  
3-11).  
switched off, the driver's door is open,  
and the advanced key is removed from  
the vehicle. (A beep sound will be  
heard three times.)  
However the beep sound will be heard  
continuously when the push button  
start is switched to ACC and the door  
is open due to the activation of the  
warning beep sound indicating that the  
push button start is not switched off.  
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The push button start has not been  
qIgnition Not Switched Off  
(STOP) Warning Beep  
switched off and all the doors are  
closed after removing the advanced  
key from the vehicle. (A beep sound  
will be heard six times. The volume of  
the beep sound can be changed.)  
Refer to Personalization Features on  
page 10-10.  
If the driver's door is opened while the  
ignition is switched to ACC, a continuous  
beep sound will be heard to notify the  
driver that the ignition has not been  
switched off (STOP). Left in this  
condition, the keyless entry system will  
not operate, the car cannot be locked, and  
the battery power will be depleted.  
NOTE  
Because the advanced key utilizes low-intensity  
radio waves, the Advanced Key Removed From  
Vehicle Warning may activate if the advanced  
key is carried together with a metal object or it  
is placed in a poor signal reception area  
within the vehicle.  
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The advanced key is placed in areas  
where it is difficult for the system to  
detect the signal (page 3-7).  
qRequest Switch Inoperable  
Warning Beep  
If the request switch for a front door is  
pressed under the following conditions  
while the advanced key is being carried, a  
beep will be heard six times to indicate  
that the front doors cannot be locked.  
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A key from another manufacturer  
similar to the advanced key is in the  
operational range.  
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Advanced Key Left-in-luggage  
compartment/trunk Warning Beep  
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A door is open (door ajar included).  
The push button start has not been  
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switched to off.  
The auxiliary key is inserted into the  
key slot.  
If the advanced key is left in the luggage/  
trunk compartment with all doors locked  
and the liftgate/trunk lid closed, a beep  
sound is heard for about 10 seconds to  
remind the driver the advanced key has  
been left in the luggage/trunk  
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qAdvanced Key Battery Dead  
Warning  
compartment. If this happens, open the  
liftgate/trunk lid by pressing the electric  
liftgate/trunk lid opener and remove the  
advanced key. An advanced key removed  
from the luggage compartment/trunk may  
not function because its functions may  
have been temporarily suspended. To  
restore the advanced key function,  
perform the applicable procedure (page  
3-21).  
When the push button start is pressed off  
from ON, the KEY indicator light (green)  
flashes for approximately 30 seconds  
indicating that the remaining battery  
power is low. Replace with a new battery  
before the advanced key becomes  
unusable.  
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance  
(page 3-5).  
The system can be set not to open the  
trunk.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
10-10.  
NOTE  
The advanced key can be set so that the KEY  
indicator light (green) does not flash even if  
the battery power is low.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
10-10.  
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Engine Start Not Permitted Warning  
Under the following conditions, the KEY  
warning light (red) flashes to inform the  
driver that the push button start will not  
switch to ACC even if it is switched from  
off.  
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The advanced key battery is dead.  
The advanced key is not within  
operational range.  
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qAdvanced Key Left-in-vehicle  
Warning Beep  
If an advanced key is left in the vehicle  
cabin and all the doors are locked using a  
separate advanced key, a beep sound is  
heard for about 10 seconds to remind the  
driver that the advanced key has been left  
in the vehicle cabin. If this happens, the  
doors lock but the functions of the  
advanced key left in the vehicle cabin  
may be temporarily suspended. Perform  
the following procedure to restore the  
functions of the advanced key (page  
3-21).  
The volume of the beep sound can be  
changed.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
10-10.  
NOTE  
The warning beep does not sound while the  
trunk is open. The warning beep sounds after  
the trunk is closed.  
qAuxiliary Key Removed Warning  
Beep  
If the auxiliary key is removed under the  
following conditions while it is in use and  
in the ACC or ON position, the warning  
beep sounds three times.  
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The advanced key is not in the vehicle.  
The battery for the advanced key is  
dead.  
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When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated  
Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light in  
the instrument cluster illuminates to notify the driver of improper operation of the  
advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-22).  
Warning  
How to check  
When a door is open, a continuous beep sound will be Check whether the push button start has been switched  
heard.  
off.  
When a door is open, 3 beep sounds are heard, and the  
KEY warning light (red) in the instrument cluster  
flashes.  
Check whether the advanced key has been removed  
from the vehicle.  
When a door is closed, a beep sound is heard 6 times,  
and the KEY warning light (red) in the instrument  
cluster flashes.  
Check whether the advanced key has been removed  
from the vehicle.  
When locking the doors or closing the trunk/liftgate, the Check whether the advanced key has been left in the  
chime sounds for about ten seconds.  
vehicle or the trunk/liftgate.  
Check whether the push button start has been switched  
off.  
When attempting to lock the doors by pressing the  
request switch on the front doors, and six beep sounds  
are heard.  
Check whether a door is open.  
The advanced key battery power is low. Replace the  
battery with a new one.  
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance on page 3-5.  
When the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in the  
instrument cluster.  
The advanced key is malfunctioning. Park the vehicle in  
When the KEY warning light (red) remains illuminated a safe place, and use the auxiliary key to continue  
in the instrument cluster.  
driving the vehicle. Have the vehicle inspected at an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.  
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