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Keyless Entry System

CAUTION

This system uses the key buttons to

remotely lock and unlock the doors and

the fuel-filler lid, and opens the trunk lid.

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 or

help.

Operating the theft-deterrent system is

also possible on theft-deterrent

system-equipped vehicles.

Radio equipment like this is governed by

laws in the United States.

Changes or modiꢀcations not expressly

approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority

to operate the equipment.

NOTE



The keyless entry system operation may

vary due to local conditions.

The keyless entry system is fully



operational (door/fuel-filler lid lock/

unlock) when the ignition is switched

off. The system does not operate if the

ignition is switched to any position other

than off.

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.



If the key does not operate when

pressing a button or the operational

range becomes too small, the battery

may be weak. To install a new battery,

refer to Key Battery Replacement (page

6-34).



KEY Warning Light (Red)

Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on

page 4-27.

Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)



Warning Beep

Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off

(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-49.

Key Removed from Vehicle Warning



Beep

Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle

Warning Beep on page 7-49.

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.

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

Battery life is about one year. Replace

the battery with a new one if the KEY

indicator light (green) flashes in the

instrument cluster (for vehicles with a

type A instrument cluster (page 4-27),

messages are displayed in the

Transmitter

▼

Type A

Operation indicator light

Operation

buttons

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.

Type B

Operation indicator light

Operation

buttons



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.

NOTE



The headlights turn on/off by operating

the transmitter. Refer to Leaving Home

Light on page 4-49.

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

(With theft-deterrent system)

4. The setting change is completed by

doing any one of the following:

The hazard warning lights flash when

the theft-deterrent system is armed or

turned off.

Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page

3-49.



Switching the ignition to ACC or

ON.



Closing the driver's door.

Opening the trunk lid.

Not operating the key for 10



(With the advanced keyless function)



A beep sound can be heard for

confirmation when the doors and the

fuel-filler lid are locked/unlocked using

the key. If you prefer, the beep sound can

be turned off.

seconds.

Pressing any button except the



LOCK button on the key.

Pressing a request switch.



The operation indicator light flashes when

the buttons are pressed.

The volume of the beep sound can also

be changed.

Refer to Personalization Features on

page 9-9.

Lock button

To lock the doors and the fuel-filler lid,

press the lock button and the hazard

warning lights will flash once.

(With the advanced keyless function)

A beep sound will be heard once.

Use the following procedure to change the

setting.

1. Switch the ignition off and close both

of the doors and the trunk lid.

2. Open the driver's door.

3. Within 30 seconds of opening the

driver's door, press and hold the LOCK

button on the key for 5 seconds or

longer (Both of the doors and the

fuel-filler lid are locked and unlocked

when the LOCK button on the key is

pressed and held for five seconds.).

The beep sound activates at the

currently set volume. 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.)

To confirm that both doors and the

fuel-filler lid have been locked, press the

lock button again within 5 seconds. If they

are closed and locked, the horn will sound.

Type A

Type B

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NOTE

Unlock button



The doors and the fuel-filler lid can be

To unlock the driver's door and the

locked by pressing the lock button while

any other door or the trunk lid is open.

The hazard warning lights will not flash.

When the lock button is pressed while

any door is open and then the door is

closed, both the doors and the fuel-filler

lid are locked.

fuel-filler lid, press the unlock button and

the hazard warning lights will flash twice.

(With the advanced keyless function)

A beep sound will be heard twice.

To unlock both doors and the fuel-filler

lid, press the unlock button again within 3

seconds and two more beep sounds will be

heard.



Confirm that both doors and the

fuel-filler lid are locked visually or

audibly by use of the double click.

Make sure both doors and the fuel-filler

lid are locked after pressing the button.

(With theft-deterrent system)

Type A



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.

Type B

NOTE



The system can be set to unlock both

doors by performing a single operation.

Refer to Personalization Features on

page 9-9.

Use the following procedure to change

the setting.

1. Switch the ignition off and close both

of the doors and the trunk lid.

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).

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4. The setting change is completed by

doing any one of the following:

Trunk button

To open the trunk lid, press and hold the

trunk button until the trunk lid opens.

Type A



Switching the ignition to ACC or

ON.



Closing the driver's door.

Opening the trunk lid.

Not operating the key for 10



seconds.

Pressing any button except the



UNLOCK button on the key.

Pressing a request switch.

Type B



(Auto re-lock function)

After unlocking with the key, both doors

and the fuel-filler lid 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

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. Call

emergency services if necessary.

Type A

confirmation.

The time required for the doors to lock

automatically can be changed.

Refer to Personalization Features on

page 9-9.



A door or the trunk lid is opened.

The ignition is switched to any



position other than off.

(With theft-deterrent system)



Type B

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.

NOTE

The panic button will work whether any

door or the trunk lid is open or closed.

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(Turning on the alarm)

Turning off the power saving function

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:

After you have turned off the power

saving function according to the following

procedure, the hazard warning lights and

*1

sound operate one time.

1. Press any of the buttons on the

transmitter to make sure that the

operation indicator light does not turn

on/flash.



The horn sounds intermittently.

The hazard warning lights flash.



(Turning off the alarm)

2. Press the lock button on the transmitter

4 times within 3 seconds to turn on the

operation indicator light.

3. Press the lock button continuously for

1.5 seconds or longer while the

operation indicator light turns on (for 5

The alarm stops by pressing any button on

the key.

Power saving function (Type B)

By turning on the transmitter power saving

*1

function, the advanced keyless entry and

seconds).

With the advanced keyless function

push button start system functions turn off

and the battery power consumption of the

transmitter is restricted.

*

1

Operational Range

▼

The remote control function is operational

by operating the transmitter switch even

while the power saving function is turned

on. However, the operation indicator light

of the transmitter does not turn on/flash.

The system operates only when the driver

is in the vehicle or within operational

range while the key is being carried.

Starting the Engine

Turning on the power saving function

NOTE

After you have turned on the power saving

function according to the following



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.

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 ignition is

switched to off.

procedure, the hazard warning lights and

*1

sound operate one time.

1. Press the lock button on the transmitter

4 times within 3 seconds to turn on the

operation indicator light.

2. Press the lock button continuously for

1.5 seconds or longer while the

operation indicator light turns on (for 5

seconds).

3. Press any of the buttons on the

transmitter to make sure that the

operation indicator light does not turn

on/flash.



The trunk is out of the assured

operational range, however, if the key

(transmitter) is operable the engine will

start.

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With the advanced keyless function

Interior antenna

Operational range

Without the advanced keyless function

Interior antenna

Operational range

NOTE

The engine may not start if the key is

placed in the following areas:



Around the dashboard

In the storage compartments or the



center console

Key Suspend 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.

To restore the functions, press the unlock

button on the functions-suspended key in

the vehicle.

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