2013-2016 Mazda Cx-5 SUV Keys User Manual
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Keys for Your Mazda Cx-5 SUV First Generation (2013-2016)

Before Driving  
Keys  
Keys  
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:  
CAUTION  
Ø Because the key (transmitter) uses  
low-intensity radio waves, it may  
not function correctly under the  
following conditions:  
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The key is carried with  
communication devices such as  
cellular phones.  
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 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.  
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The key contacts or is covered  
by a metal object.  
The key is near electronic  
devices such as personal  
computers.  
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Non-Mazda genuine electronic  
equipment is installed in the  
vehicle.  
There is equipment which  
discharges radio waves near the  
vehicle.  
Ø The key (transmitter) may  
consume battery power excessively  
if it receives high-intensity radio  
waves. Do not place the key near  
electronic devices such as  
televisions or personal computers.  
Ø To avoid damage to the key  
(transmitter), DO NOT:  
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Drop the key.  
Get the key wet.  
Disassemble the key.  
Expose the key to high  
temperatures on places such as  
the dashboard or hood, under  
direct sunlight.  
Expose the key to any kind of  
magnetic field.  
Place heavy objects on the key.  
Put the key in an ultrasonic  
cleaner.  
Put any magnetized objects  
close to the key.  
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Before Driving  
Keys  
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 (auxiliary key).  
To use the auxiliary key, press the knob  
and pull out the key (transmitter).  
Knob  
Also write down the code number and  
keep it in a separate safe and convenient  
place, but not in the vehicle.  
If your key (auxiliary key) is lost, consult  
your Authorized Mazda Dealer and have  
your code number ready.  
NOTE  
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The driver must carry the key to ensure the  
system functions properly.  
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Always keep a spare key in case one is lost.  
If a key is lost, consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.  
Transmitter  
Operation indicator light  
Auxiliary key  
Key code number plate  
3-3  
Before Driving  
Keys  
Keyless Entry System  
CAUTION  
Radio equipment like this is governed  
by laws.  
Changes or modifications not  
expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void  
the user's authority to operate the  
equipment.  
This system uses the key buttons to  
remotely lock and unlock the doors and  
the liftgate.  
The system can start the engine without  
having to take the key out of your purse  
or pocket.  
It can also help you signal for attention.  
Operating the theft-deterrent system is  
also possible on theft-deterrent system-  
equipped vehicles.  
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.  
System malfunctions or warnings are  
indicated by the following warning lights  
or beeps.  
For vehicles with the type A instrument  
cluster, check the displayed message for  
more information and, if necessary, have  
the vehicle inspected at an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer, according to the indication.  
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KEY Warning Light (Red)  
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on  
page 4-20.  
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)  
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Warning Beep  
Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off  
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-36.  
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning  
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Beep  
Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle  
Warning Beep on page 7-36.  
If you have a problem with the key,  
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
If your key is lost or stolen, consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as  
possible for a replacement and to make  
the lost or stolen key inoperative.  
3-4  
Before Driving  
Keys  
NOTE  
qTransmitter  
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The keyless entry system operation may  
vary due to local conditions.  
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The keyless entry system is fully operational  
(door/liftgate lock/unlock) 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.  
If the key does not operate when pressing a  
button or the operational range becomes  
too small, the battery may be dead. To  
install a new battery, refer to Replace  
Electrical Battery(page 6-40).  
Battery life is about one year. Replace the  
battery with a new one if the KEY indicator  
light (green) flashes in the instrument  
cluster (Type B instrument cluster) or the  
KEY indicator light is displayed in the  
instrument cluster display (Type A  
Operation indicator light  
Operation buttons  
NOTE  
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The headlights turn on/off by operating the  
transmitter.  
Refer to Leaving Home Light System on  
page 4-62.  
(With theft-deterrent system)  
The hazard warning lights flash when the  
theft-deterrent system is armed or turned  
off.  
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instrument cluster). Replacing the battery  
about once a year is recommended because  
the KEY warning light/indicator light may  
not illuminate or flash depending on the  
rate of battery depletion.  
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page  
3-39.  
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(With the advanced keyless function)  
A beep sound can be heard for confirmation  
when the doors and liftgate are locked/  
unlocked using the key. If you prefer, the  
beep sound can be turned off.  
The volume of the beep sound can also be  
changed.  
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Additional keys can be obtained at an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6 keys can  
be used with the keyless functions per  
vehicle. Bring all keys to an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer when additional keys are  
required.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
9-10.  
Use the following procedure to change the  
setting.  
1. Switch the ignition off and close all of the  
doors and the liftgate.  
2. Open the driver's door.  
3-5  
Before Driving  
Keys  
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's  
door, press and hold the LOCK button on  
the key for 5 seconds or longer.  
NOTE  
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The doors and the liftgate can be locked by  
pressing the lock button while any other  
door or the liftgate is open. The hazard  
warning lights will not flash.  
All of the doors and the liftgate lock and the  
beep sound activates at the currently set  
volume. (If the beep sound is currently set  
to not activate, it will not activate.) The  
setting changes each time the LOCK button  
on the key is pressed and the beep sound  
activates at the set volume. (If the beep  
sound has been set to not activate, it will  
not activate.)  
When the lock button is pressed while any  
door is open and then the door is closed, all  
the doors and the liftgate are locked.  
Confirm that all doors and the liftgate are  
locked visually or audibly by use of the  
double click.  
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Make sure all doors and the liftgate are  
locked after pressing the button.  
(With theft-deterrent system)  
4. The setting change is completed by doing  
any one of the following:  
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Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.  
Close the driver's door.  
Open the liftgate.  
The key is not operated for 10 seconds.  
When the doors are locked by pressing the  
lock button on 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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Press any button except the LOCK  
button on the key.  
A request switch is pressed.  
Unlock button  
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To unlock the driver's door, press the  
unlock button and the hazard warning  
lights will flash twice.  
The operation indicator light flashes when  
the buttons are pressed.  
(With the advanced keyless function)  
A beep sound will be heard twice.  
Lock button  
To lock the doors and the liftgate, press  
the lock button and the hazard warning  
lights will flash once.  
(With the advanced keyless function)  
A beep sound will be heard once.  
To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press  
the unlock button again within 3 seconds  
and two more beep sounds will be heard.  
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.  
3-6  
Before Driving  
Keys  
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(With theft-deterrent system)  
NOTE  
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When the doors are unlocked by pressing  
the unlock button on 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.  
The system can be set to unlock all doors by  
performing a single operation.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
9-10.  
Use the following procedure to change the  
setting.  
1. Switch the ignition off and close all of the  
doors and the liftgate.  
Panic button  
If you witness from a distance someone  
attempting to break into or damage your  
vehicle, press and hold the panic button to  
activate the vehicle's alarm.  
2. Open the driver's door.  
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's  
door, press and hold the UNLOCK button  
on the key for 5 seconds or longer. The  
sound of the doors locking/unlocking can  
be heard.  
After this, the system switches the setting  
each time the UNLOCK button is pressed  
(the sound of the doors locking/unlocking  
can be heard).  
4. The setting change is completed by doing  
any one of the following:  
NOTE  
The panic button will work whether any door  
or the liftgate is open or closed.  
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Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.  
Close the driver's door.  
Open the liftgate.  
The key is not operated for 10 seconds.  
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(Turning on the alarm)  
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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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Press any button except the UNLOCK  
button on the key.  
A request switch is pressed.  
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(Auto re-lock function)  
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The horn sounds intermittently.  
The hazard warning lights flash.  
After unlocking with the key, all doors and  
the liftgate will automatically lock if any of  
the following operations are not performed  
within about 60 seconds. If your vehicle has  
a theft-deterrent system, the hazard  
warning lights will flash for confirmation.  
The time required for the doors to lock  
automatically can be changed.  
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(Turning off the alarm)  
The alarm stops by pressing any button on  
the key.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
9-10.  
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A door or the liftgate is opened.  
The push button start is switched to any  
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position other than off.  
3-7  
Before Driving  
Keys  
Without the advanced keyless function  
qOperational Range  
The system operates only when the driver  
is in the vehicle or within operational  
range while the key is being carried.  
Interior antenna  
Starting the Engine  
NOTE  
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Starting the engine may be possible even if  
the key is outside of the vehicle and  
extremely close to a door and window,  
however, always start the engine from the  
driver's seat.  
Operational range  
If the vehicle is started and the key is not in  
the vehicle, the vehicle will not restart after  
it is shut off and the push button start is  
switched to off.  
NOTE  
The engine may not start if the key is placed in  
the following areas:  
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Around the dashboard  
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The luggage compartment is out of the  
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In the storage compartments such as the  
assured operational range, however, if the  
key (transmitter) is operable the engine will  
start.  
glove compartment  
qKey Suspend Function  
With the advanced keyless function  
If a key is left in the vehicle, the functions  
of the key left in the vehicle are  
temporarily suspended to prevent theft of  
the vehicle.  
Interior antenna  
To restore the functions, press the unlock  
button on the functions-suspended key in  
the vehicle.  
Operational range  
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