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Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System

Advanced Keys^í

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 opening the trunk lid, without operating the key.

Starting the engine without operating the key.

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Additional functions are available using the buttons on the advanced key.

Refer to Operation Using Advanced Key Functions on page 3-15.

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The following operations are possible using the transmitter of the keyless entry system

from a distance (Lock/Unlock/Trunk/Panic button):

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Locking/unlocking the doors.

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Opening the trunk lid.

Opening the power windows^í.

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Turning on the alarm.

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Locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk lid, or starting the engine using the

auxiliary key.

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 3-63) for information regarding keys and engine starting.

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(With theft-deterrent system)

Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-71) for information regarding keys and the prevention of

vehicle and vehicle contents theft.

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Lock button Unlock button

Trunk button

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.

The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object.

The advanced key is near electronic devices such as personal computers or cell

phones.

Ø

Non-Mazda genuine electronic equipment is installed in the vehicle.

There is equipment which discharges radio waves near the vehicle.

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.

Get the advanced key wet.

Disassemble the advanced key.

Expose the advanced key to high temperatures on places such as the

dashboard or hood, under direct sunlight.

Place heavy objects on the advanced key.

Put the advanced key in an ultrasonic cleaner.

Put any magnetized objects close to the advanced key.

Ø

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 5-50. 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 3-20.

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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.

Ø

Insulate the plus and minus

terminals of the battery using

cellophane or equivalent tape.

Never disassemble.

Never throw the battery into

fire or water.

Ø

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

5. Insert a new battery with the positive

pole facing up, and then cover the

battery with the battery cap.

transmitter, and then rotate the

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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CAUTION

Ø Be careful not to allow the rubber

ring shown in the figure to be

scratched or damaged.

Keyless Functions

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

The operational range for locking/

unlocking the doors is an area of up to 80

cm (31 in) from the center of the door

handles.

qService

Exterior transmitter

If you have a problem with the advanced

keyless functions, consult an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

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.

Operational range

NOTE

CAUTION

The system may not operate if you are too

close to the windows, door handles.

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.

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Opening the trunk lid

NOTE

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The trunk is out of the operational range,

however, starting the engine may be

possible.

The engine may not start if the advanced

key is placed in the following areas:

The operational range for opening the

trunk lid is an area of up to 80 cm (31 in)

from the center of the trunk lid.

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Exterior transmitter

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Around the dashboard

In the storage compartments such as the

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glove box

On the rear parcel shelf

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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.

Operational range

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 ignition switch is turned to the

Lock position.

If the advanced key is detected within

operational range, the operation indicator

light on the transmitter flashes

Starting the engine

The operational range for starting the

engine includes nearly the entire cabin

area.

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Interior transmitter

momentarily.

qLocking, Unlocking the Doors

with Request Switch

Both doors can be locked/unlocked by

pressing the request switch on a door

while the advanced key is being carried.

Operational range

Request switch

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To lock

Passenger door request switch

To lock the doors, press the request

switch. A beep sound will be heard once

and the hazard warning lights will flash

once.

To unlock the doors, press the request

switch. A beep sound will be heard twice

and the hazard warning lights will flash

twice.

NOTE

(Without theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights will flash once to

indicate that the doors are locked.

(With theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights only flash when the

theft deterrent system is armed.

The hazard warning lights do not flash if both

the doors are locked before the theft-deterrent

system is properly armed.

Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page

3-71.

To unlock

Driver's door request switch

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 both doors , press the request

switch again within 3 seconds and two

more beep sounds will be heard.

NOTE

(Without theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights will flash twice to

indicate that the doors are unlocked.

(With theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights only 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.

Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page

3-71.

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NOTE

qOpening the Trunk Lid with

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Confirm that both doors are securely

locked.

Request Switch

The trunk lid can be opened by pressing

the request switch on the under side of the

trunk lid above the license plate while the

advanced key is being carried.

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Both doors cannot be locked when any

door is open.

A beep sound is heard for confirmation

when the doors are locked/unlocked using

the request switch. If you prefer, the beep

sound can be turned off (page 3-21).

The setting can be changed so that the

doors are locked automatically without

pressing the request switch (page 3-21).

(Auto-lock function)

Request switch

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A beep sound is heard when both doors are

closed while the advanced key is being

carried. Both doors 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, both doors are locked

automatically after about 30 seconds.)

If you are out of the operational range

before the doors are completely closed or

another advanced key is left in the vehicle,

the auto-lock function will not work.

Always make sure that both doors are

closed and locked before leaving the

vehicle.

NOTE

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If the advanced key is left in the trunk, the

trunk lid will close, however, the trunk lid

can be opened using the request switch and

the vehicle could be stolen.

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(With power retractable hardtop)

The trunk lid can only be opened when the

power retractable hardtop is fully opened/

closed. Open/close the power retractable

hardtop completely before opening the

trunk lid.

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(Auto re-lock function)

After unlocking doors by pressing the

request switch, both doors 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 is opened.

The auxiliary key is inserted into the

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ignition switch.

The start knob is pushed.

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qStarting the Engine

WARNING

Before leaving the driver's seat, always

Ignition switch positions

put the key to LOCK position, set the

parking brake and make sure the shift

lever is in P with an automatic

transmission or in 1 or R with a manual

transmission:

As there is no a traditional key, some of

the ignition switch functions are different.

It is important to place the key in the

LOCK position even if you are not

removing the key from the ignition or

leaving the vehicle. Leaving the key

in other positions will disable some of

the vehicle security systems and run

the battery down.

Start knob

Leaving the driver's seat without

putting the ignition switch in LOCK

position, setting the parking brake

and shifting the shift lever to P with

an automatic transmission, or to 1 or

R with a manual transmission is

dangerous. Unexpected vehicle

movement could occur. This could

cause an accident.

LOCK (Released)

The steering wheel locks to help protect

against theft.

LOCK (Depressed)

The ignition switch can be turned to the

ACC position when the KEY indicator

light (green) illuminates in the instrument

cluster.

NOTE

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If turning the ignition switch is difficult,

jiggle the steering wheel from side to side.

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(Automatic transmission)

The ignition switch cannot be turned from

the ACC position to the LOCK position

when the shift lever is not in P.

ACC (Accessory)

The steering wheel unlocks and some

electrical accessories will operate.

NOTE

The Advanced Keyless Entry System does not

function in the ACC position, and the doors

will not lock/unlock using the transmitter or

request switches even if the advanced key is

carried away from the vehicle.

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ON

Starting the engine

This is the normal running position after

the engine is started. The warning lights

(except brakes) should be inspected

before the engine is started (page 5-41).

NOTE

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Engine-starting is controlled by the spark

ignition system.

This system meets all Canadian

Interference-Causing Equipment Standard

requirements regulating the impulse

electrical field strength of radio noise.

The advanced key must be carried because

the advanced key carries an immobilizer

chip that must communicate with the engine

controls at short range.

When starting the engine, be sure the start

knob is securely attached before trying to

operate it. If the knob becomes detached

from the ignition switch, re-attach it by

pushing it on to the ignition switch.

NOTE

When the ignition switch is turned to the ON

position, the sound of the fuel pump motor

operating near the fuel tank can be heard. This

does not indicate an abnormality.

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START

The engine is started in this position. It

will crank until you release the start knob;

then it returns to the ON position. The

brake warning light can be checked after

the engine is started (page 5-41).

1. Make sure the advanced key is being

carried.

2. Occupants should fasten their seat

belts.

3. Make sure the parking brake is on.

4. Depress the brake pedal.

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5. (Manual transmission)

7. Verify that the KEY indicator light

Depress the clutch pedal all the way

and shift into neutral.

Keep the clutch pedal depressed while

cranking the engine.

(Automatic transmission)

Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must

restart the engine while the vehicle is

moving, shift into neutral (N).

(green) illuminates in the instrument

cluster. The KEY warning light (red)

means you cannot continue to start the

engine using the Advanced Keyless

System. You may have to use the

auxiliary key instead (page 3-22).

NOTE

(Manual transmission)

The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal

is not depressed all the way.

(Automatic transmission)

The starter will not operate if the shift lever is

not in P or N.

NOTE

In the following cases, the KEY warning light

(red) illuminates and the engine will not start.

6. Push the start knob slowly all the way

in.

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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.

8. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC

position while pushing the start knob

in.

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9. Turn the ignition switch from the ACC

CAUTION

When leaving the vehicle, make sure

the ignition switch is turned to the

LOCK position.

position to the START position and

hold (up to 10 seconds at a time) until

the engine starts.

CAUTION

NOTE

Do not try the starter for more than

10 seconds at a time. If the engine

stalls or fails to start, wait 10 seconds

before trying again. Otherwise, you

may damage the starter and drain

the battery.

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When turning the ignition switch to the

LOCK position, the ignition switch has to

be pushed in from the ACC position and

turned. Without being pushed in, the

ignition switch stops at the ACC position

and the vehicle battery may be discharged

if the ignition switch is left in the ACC

position. When leaving the vehicle, make

sure the ignition switch is turned to the

LOCK position.

10. After starting the engine, let it idle for

about 10 seconds.

NOTE

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In extremely cold weather or after the

If the vehicle is left with the ignition switch

not in the LOCK position, a beep sound is

heard and the indicator light flashes to

notify the driver.

vehicle has not been driven in several days,

let the engine warm up without operating

the accelerator.

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Whether the engine is cold or warm, it

Refer to Warning Beep (page 3-19).

should be started without use of the

accelerator.

Turning off the engine

1. Move the shift lever to the P position

(Automatic transmission).

2. Turn the ignition switch from the ON

position to the ACC position.

NOTE

When the engine is turned off and the ignition

switch it turned from the ACC position to the

LOCK position, the KEY indicator light

(green) flashes in the instrument cluster for

about 30 seconds if the battery power of the

advanced key is low. Replace the battery with a

new one.

Refer to Battery Replacement (page 3-7).

3. Push in the start knob from the ACC

position and turn it to the LOCK

position.

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Transmitter

Operation Using Advanced

Key Functions

Lock button

Operation indicator light

qKeyless Entry System

Unlock button

Trunk button

This system uses the more traditional

keyless entry buttons to remotely lock and

unlock the doors and opens the trunk lid,

and opens the power windows.

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

NOTE

operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the

center of the vehicle, but this may vary due

to local conditions.

The unlock button can be used to open the

power windows. Refer to Opening the Power

Windows from Outside (page 3-38).

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The system does not operate when the

auxiliary key is in the ignition switch.

With the start knob installed in the LOCK

position, the system is fully operational. If

the ignition switch is not in the LOCK

position or the start knob is pushed in, the

system does not operate.

The operation indicator light flashes when

the buttons are pressed.

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Lock button

To lock the doors, press the lock button. A

beep sound will be heard once and the

hazard warning lights will flash once.

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Both doors cannot be locked by pressing

the lock button while either door is open.

The hazard warning lights will also not

flash.

To confirm that both doors have been

locked, press the lock button again within

5 seconds. If they are closed and locked,

the horn will sound.

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(With power retractable hardtop)

The trunk lid cannot be operated remotely if

the power retractable hardtop is not fully

opened or fully closed.

NOTE

(Without theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights will flash once to

indicate that both doors are locked.

(With theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights only flash when the

theft deterrent system is armed.

The hazard warning lights do not flash if both

the doors are locked before the theft-deterrent

system is properly armed.

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If the transmitter 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

Maintenance (page 3-5).

Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page

3-71.

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NOTE

Trunk button

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Both doors cannot be locked when either

door is open.

To open the trunk, press the trunk button

for more than 1 second.

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Confirm that both doors are locked visually

or audibly by use of the double click.

NOTE

(With power retractable hardtop)

The trunk lid can only be opened when the

power retractable hardtop is fully opened/

closed. Open/close the power retractable

hardtop completely before opening the trunk

lid.

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.

Panic button

To unlock both doors, press the unlock

button again within 3 seconds and two

more beep sounds will be heard.

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

(Without theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights will flash twice to

indicate that both doors are unlocked.

(With theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights only 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.

NOTE

The panic button will work whether either door

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:

Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page

3-71.

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The horn sounds intermittently.

The hazard warning lights flash.

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NOTE

(Auto re-lock function)

NOTE

However, if the driver is too close to the

After unlocking with the transmitter, both

doors will automatically lock and the hazard

warning light will flash 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.

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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A door is opened.

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The auxiliary key is inserted into the

ignition switch.

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The start knob is pressed.

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Declaration of Conformity

Keyless entry system

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qAuxiliary Key Function

Advanced Key Suspend

Use the auxiliary key stored in the

advanced key in the event of a dead

transmitter battery or malfunction.

Function

If one key is left in the vehicle or trunk

and the second key is used to lock the

vehicle, the functions of the advanced key

left in the vehicle or the trunk 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 start

knob.

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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 suspended.

While carrying another advanced key,

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push in the start knob until the KEY

indicator light (green) in the instrument

cluster illuminates.

Insert the auxiliary key and turn the

ignition switch to the ON position.

Locking, unlocking the doors

The doors can be locked/unlocked using

the auxiliary key, refer to Locking,

Unlocking with Key (page 3-30).

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Opening the trunk lid

The trunk lid can be opened using the

auxiliary key, refer to Opening and

Closing the Trunk Lid (page 3-33).

CAUTION

Do not open the trunk while the

power retractable hardtop is

opening/closing. The power

retractable hardtop and trunk lid

mechanisms could be damaged.

Starting the engine

The engine can be started with the

auxiliary key, refer to Ignition Switch

(page 5-2).

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qAdvanced Key Removed from

Warning and Beep Sounds

Vehicle Warning Beep

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System Malfunction Warning Beep

Under the following conditions, a beep

sound will be heard and the KEY warning

light (red) will flash continuously when

the start knob has not been returned to the

LOCK position 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:

If any malfunction occurs in the advanced

keyless function, the KEY warning light

(red) in the instrument cluster illuminates

continuously and beep sounds will be

heard.

CAUTION

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 Ignition Switch (page 5-2).

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The start knob has not been returned to

the LOCK position, the driver's door is

open, and the advanced key is removed

from the vehicle. (A beep sound will be

heard 3 times.)

However the beep sound will be heard

continuously when the start knob is in

the ACC position and the door is open

due to the activation of the warning

beep sound indicating that the start

knob is not in the LOCK position.

qStart Knob Not in LOCK

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Warning Beep

The start knob has not been returned to

the LOCK position and all the doors

are closed after removing the advanced

key from the vehicle. (A beep sound

will be heard 6 times.)

If the start knob is in the ACC position

and the driver's door is opened, a

continuous beep sound will be heard to

notify the driver that the start knob has not

been returned to the LOCK position. In

this case, the keyless entry system does

not operate, the car cannot be locked, and

the battery will run down.

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

qRequest Switch Inoperable

where it is difficult for the system to

detect the signal (page 3-7).

A key from another manufacturer

similar to the advanced key is in the

operational range.

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 6 times to indicate that

the front doors cannot be locked.

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qAdvanced Key Left-in-trunk

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A door is open (door ajar included).

The start knob has not been returned to

Warning Beep

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the LOCK position.

The auxiliary key is inserted into the

ignition switch.

If the advanced key is left in the trunk

compartment with both doors locked and

the trunk lid closed, a beep sound is heard

for about 10 seconds to remind the driver

the advanced key has been left in the

trunk compartment. If this happens, open

the trunk lid by pressing the request

switch and remove the advanced key. An

advanced key removed from the trunk

may not function because its functions

may have been temporarily suspended. To

restore the advanced key function,

perform the applicable procedure (page

3-18).

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qAdvanced Key Battery Dead

Warning

When the start knob is returned to the

ACC or LOCK position from the ON

position, 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).

qAdvanced Key Left-in-vehicle

Warning Beep

NOTE

If an advanced key is left in the vehicle

cabin and both 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

3-18).

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 Setting Change (page 3-21).

q

Engine Start Not Permitted Warning

Under the following conditions, the KEY

warning light (red) flashes to inform the

driver that the start knob will not rotate to

the ACC position even if it is pushed in

from the LOCK position.

l

The advanced key battery is dead.

The advanced key is not within

l

operational range.

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Setting Change (Function Customization)

The following function settings are possible. These settings can only be changed by an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

After Setting

Change

Setting

Function

At Initial Setting

Advanced key battery KEY indicator light (green) flashes to indicate

dead indicator that the advanced key battery power is low.

Lock/unlock operation A beep sound is heard to confirm that both doors

Activated

Deactivated

confirmation beep

or the trunk lid have been locked/unlocked.

Activated

Deactivated

Activated

sound^*1

When both doors are closed and the advanced key

is being carried and out of operational range, both

the doors automatically lock after 3 seconds.

(Even if the driver is in the operational range,

both doors are locked automatically after about 30

seconds.)

Autolock function^*2

Deactivated

*1: When the autolock function is operating, the warning sound will be heard regardless of the setting.

*2: When the autolock function is enabled, windows will not automatically close. You must close them before

leaving vehicle.

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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 3-19).

Warning

What to check

When a door is open, a continuous beep sound will be Check whether the start knob has been returned to the

heard.

LOCK position.

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, the chime Check whether the advanced key has not been left in the

sounds for about 10 seconds.

vehicle or the trunk.

Check whether the advanced key has been left in the

vehicle.

When attempting to lock the doors, a beep sound is

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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