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Knowing Your Mazda

Security System

Immobilizer System (with

Advanced Key)

CAUTION

Do not allow the following when

starting the engine with the auxiliary

key due to an advanced key dead

battery or other malfunction.

Otherwise the signal from the

auxiliary key will not be received

correctly and the engine may not

start.

The immobilizer system allows the engine

to start only with an advanced key the

system recognizes.

If someone attempts to start the engine

with an unrecognized advanced key, the

engine will not start, thereby helping to

prevent the theft of your vehicle.

If you have a problem with the

Ø A key ring rests on the key grip.

immobilizer system or the advanced key

(including auxiliary key), consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

CAUTION

Ø Radio equipment like this is

governed by laws in the United

States.

Changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could

void the user's authority to

operate the equipment.

Ø To avoid damage to the key, do

not:

Ø Metal parts of other keys or metal

objects touch the auxiliary key

grip.

Ø

Drop the key.

Ø Spare auxiliary keys or keys for

other vehicles equipped with an

immobilizer system touch or come

near the auxiliary key.

Get the key wet.

Expose the key to any kind of

magnetic field.

Expose the key to high

temperatures on places such as

the dashboard or hood, under

direct sunlight.

Ø

Ø Devices for electronic purchases, or

security passage which touch or

come near the auxiliary key.

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The advanced keys (including auxiliary key)

carry a unique electronic code. For this

reason, and to assure your safety, obtaining

a replacement advanced key (including

auxiliary key) requires some waiting time.

They are only available through an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Always keep a spare advanced key in case

one is lost. If an advanced key is lost,

consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as

soon as possible.

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If you lose an advanced key (including

auxiliary key), an Authorized Mazda Dealer

will reset the electronic codes of your

remaining advanced keys (including

auxiliary keys) and immobilizer system.

Bring all the remaining advanced keys

(including auxiliary keys) to an Authorized

Mazda Dealer to reset.

Starting the vehicle with a key that has not

been reset is not possible.

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qOperation

The engine may not start and the security

Arming

indicator light may illuminate or flash if the

advanced key is placed in an area where it

is difficult for the system to detect the

signal, such as on the dashboard, or in the

glove box. Move the advanced key to

another place, turn the ignition switch to

the LOCK position, and then restart the

engine.

The system is armed when the ignition

switch is turned from the ON position to

the ACC or LOCK position. The security

indicator light in the instrument cluster

flashes every 2 seconds until the system is

disarmed.

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Signals from a TVor radio station, or from

a transceiver or a mobile telephone could

interfere with your immobilizer system. If

you are using the proper advanced key and

the engine fails to start, check the security

indicator light. If the indicator light is

flashing, turn the ignition switch to the

ACC or LOCK position and wait for a

while, then restart the engine. If it does not

start after 3 or more tries, contact an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Disarming

The system is disarmed when the ignition

switch is turned to the ON position with

the registered advanced key.

The security indicator light illuminates for

about 3 seconds and goes out.

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If the security indicator light flashes

continuously while you are driving, do not

shut off the engine. Go to an Authorized

Mazda Dealer and have it checked. If the

engine is shut off while the indicator light is

flashing, you will not be able to restart it.

Since the electronic codes are reset when

repairing the immobilizer system, the

advanced key (including auxiliary key) are

needed. Bring all the advanced keys

(including auxiliary keys) to an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

If the engine does not start with the

correct advanced key, and the security

indicator light keeps illuminating or

flashing, the system may have a

malfunction. Consult an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

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qModification and Add-On

Immobilizer System

Equipment

(without Advanced Key)

Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer

system's operation if the system has been

modified or if any add-on equipment has

been installed.

The immobilizer system allows the engine

to start only with a key the system

recognizes.

CAUTION

If someone attempts to start the engine

with an unrecognized key, the engine will

not start, thereby helping to prevent the

theft of your vehicle.

If you have a problem with the

immobilizer system or the key, consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

To avoid damage to your vehicle, do

not modify the system or install any

add-on equipment to the immobilizer

system or the vehicle.

CAUTION

Ø Radio equipment like this is

governed by laws in the United

States.

Changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could

void the user's authority to

operate the equipment.

Ø To avoid damage to the key, do

not:

Ø

Drop the key.

Get the key wet.

Expose the key to any kind of

magnetic field.

Expose the key to high

temperatures on places such as

the dashboard or hood, under

direct sunlight.

Ø

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CAUTION

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The keys carry a unique electronic code.

For this reason, and to assure your safety,

obtaining a replacement key requires some

waiting time. They are only available

through an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Always keep a spare key, in case one is lost.

If a key is lost, contact an Authorized

Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda

Dealer will reset the electronic codes of

your remaining keys and immobilizer

system. Bring all the remaining keys to an

Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset.

When starting the engine do not

allow the following, as the engine

may not start due to the electronic

signal from the ignition key not being

transmitted correctly.

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Ø A key ring rests on the key grip.

Starting the vehicle with a key that has not

been reset is not possible.

Ø Metal parts of other keys or metal

objects touch the key grip.

Ø Spare keys or keys for other

vehicles equipped with an

immobilizer system touch or come

near the key grip.

Ø Devices for electronic purchases, or

security passage which touch or

come near the key.

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qOperation

If the security indicator light illuminates

Arming

and stays on or flashes when the ignition

switch is turned to the ON position, the

engine will not start.

The system is armed when the ignition

switch is turned from the ON to the ACC

or LOCK position.

The security indicator light in the

instrument cluster flashes every two

seconds until the system is disarmed.

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Signals from a TVor radio station, or from

a transceiver or a mobile telephone, could

interfere with your immobilizer system. If

you are using the proper key and your

engine fails to start, check the security

indicator light. If it is flashing, remove the

ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more,

then reinsert it and try starting the engine

again. If it does not start after 3 or more

tries, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If the security indicator light flashes

continuously while you are driving, do not

shut off the engine. Go to an Authorized

Mazda Dealer and have it checked. If you

shut off the engine while the light is

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Disarming

The system is disarmed when the ignition

switch is turned to the ON position with

the correct ignition key.

The security indicator light illuminates for

about three seconds and goes out.

flashing you will not be able to restart it.

Since the electronic codes are reset when

repairing the immobilizer system, the keys

are needed. Bring all the existing keys to an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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If the engine does not start with the

correct ignition key, and the security

indicator light keeps illuminating or

flashing, the system may have a

malfunction. Consult an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

qModification and Add-On

Equipment

Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer

system's operation if the system has been

modified or if any add-on equipment has

been installed.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to your vehicle, do

not modify the system or install any

add-on equipment to the immobilizer

system or the vehicle.

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Opening the trunk lid by operating the

trunk lid release button.

Theft-Deterrent System^í

If the system is triggered again, the lights

and horn will activate until a door is

unlocked or the trunk lid is opened with

the key or with the transmitter.

(With advanced key)

The lights and horn can also be

deactivated by pressing the request

switch.

If the theft deterrent system detects an

inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which

could result in the vehicle or its contents

being stolen, the alarm alerts the

surrounding area of an abnormality by

sounding the horn and flashing the hazard

warning lights.

Refer to Operation on page 3-71.

NOTE

If the battery goes dead while the theft-

deterrent system is armed, the horn will

activate and the hazard warning lights will

flash when the battery is charged or replaced.

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The theft-deterrent system operates with the

key or the keyless entry system transmitter.

(With advanced key)

The theft-deterrent system can also be

operated using the advanced keyless

function.

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qHow to Arm the System

The system operates only when the driver is

in the vehicle or within operational range

while the advanced key is being carried.

1. Remove the key from the ignition

switch.

(With advanced key)

Turn the start knob to the LOCK

position.

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The system will not function unless it is

properly armed. To properly secure the

vehicle, always make sure both windows

are completely closed and both doors and

the trunk lid are locked before leaving the

vehicle. Remember to take your key and

transmitter.

2. Make sure the hood and the trunk lid

are closed. Close and lock both doors

from the outside using the key. If you

have the keyless entry system, press

the lock button on the transmitter.

The hazard warning lights will flash

once to indicate that the system is

armed.

qOperation

System triggering conditions

(With advanced key)

Press a request switch on the doors or

the lock button on the transmitter.

The horn sounds intermittently and the

hazard warning lights flash for about 25

seconds when the system is triggered by

any one of the following:

(Without advanced key)

The following method will also arm the

theft-deterrent system:

Close the hood and the trunk lid . Press

the area on the door-lock switch

marked “LOCK” once. Close both

doors.

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Forcing open a door, the hood or the

trunk lid.

Unlocking a door with the door lock

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switch.

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Opening a door by operating an inside

door-lock knob.

Opening the hood by operating the

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hood release handle.

^íSome models.

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NOTE

Locking the doors with the inside door-lock

knob will not arm the system.

If you have any problem with the theft-

deterrent system, consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

qTo Turn off an Armed System

qTheft-Deterrent Labels

An armed system can be turned off by any

one of the following methods:

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Unlock a door with the key.

Press the unlock button on the keyless

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entry system transmitter.

Insert the key into the ignition switch

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and turn it to the ON position.

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(With advanced key)

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Press a request switch on the doors

or the unlock button on the

transmitter.

Turn the start knob to the ON

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position.

A label indicating that your vehicle is

equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is

in the glove compartment.

The hazard warning lights will flash twice

to indicate that the system is turned off.

NOTE

Mazda recommends that you affix it to the

lower rear corner of a front door window.

The trunk lid can be opened with the key or the

transmitter even when the system is armed. The

alarm will not come on and the system will

remain armed.

qTo Stop an Alarm

A triggered alarm can be turned off by

any one of the following methods:

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Unlock a door with the key.

Open the trunk lid with the key.

Press the unlock button or press and

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hold the trunk button on the keyless

entry system transmitter.

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(With advanced key)

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Press a request switch on the doors.

Press the unlock button or press and

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hold the trunk button on the

transmitter.

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