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Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
3Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.
Doors and Locks .......................................................................... 3- 2
Keys ......................................................................................... 3- 2
Door Locks .............................................................................. 3- 3
Keyless Entry System .............................................................. 3- 5
Power Windows ....................................................................... 3- 7
Hood ........................................................................................ 3- 9
Trunk Lid ................................................................................. 3-10
Trunk Release Handle ............................................................. 3-12
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-14
Sunroof .................................................................................... 3-15
Security System ........................................................................... 3-17
Immobilizer System ................................................................ 3-17
Theft-Deterrent System ........................................................... 3-19
Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-21
Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-21
Mirrors ..................................................................................... 3-21
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Knowing Your Mazda
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Doors and Locks
Your Mazda has two kinds of keys:
primary and secondary.
Without immobilizer system
With immobilizer system
Here’s what the keys are used for:Keys
Keys and Children:Leaving children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous. This could
result in someone being badly injured
or even killed. They could play with
power windows or other controls, or
even make the vehicle move. Don ’t
leave the keys in your vehicle with
children.
(With immobilizer system)
• To avoid damage to the key, do not:
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.
• When starting the engine, do not let
the following materials touch the
key grip. The engine may not start:
Spare keys.
Keys for other vehicles equipped
with an immobilizer system.
Metal objects that touch or pass
through the hole in the key.
WARNING
CAUTION
Lock Operates Primary
key Secondary
key
Ignition switch and steering
column lock Ye s Ye s
Doors Yes Yes
Glove box Yes No Trunk lid Yes No
Primary key
Secondary key
Key code number plate
Key code number plate Secondary key
(Gray) Primary key
(Black)
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Knowing Your Mazda
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Security System
The optional immobilizer system allows
the engine to start only with a key the
system recognizes.
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.
Immobilizer System Warning
Light
If the immobilizer system is working
properly, the light will come on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON or
START position. The light will go out
when confirmation by the immobilizer
system is completed.
If the light flashes rapidly, fails to come
on, or comes on and stays on, it indicates
a system malfunction. If any of these
occur, contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.Immobilizer System
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by Mazda could
void the user ’s authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. (Outside
transmissions may momentarily
interfere with the device ’s operation.)
CAUTION
NOTE
• If the warning light comes on and
stays on when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position, the
engine will not start.
• Signals from a TV or 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
warning 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
doesn ’t start after 3 or more tries,
contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
• If the warning light flashes
continuously while you are driving,
don ’t shut off the engine. Go to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer and have
it checked. If you shut off the
engine while the light is flashing
you won ’t be able to restart it.
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Knowing Your Mazda
Security System
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Maintenance
If you have a problem with the
immobilizer system or the key, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Modification and Add-On
Equipment
Mazda cannot guarantee the system ’s
operation if the system has been modified
or if any add-on equipment has been
installed to it.
•
To avoid damage to the key, do not:
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.
• When starting the engine, do not let
the following materials touch the
key grip. The engine may not start:
Spare keys.
Keys for other vehicles equipped
with an immobilizer system.
Metal objects that touch or pass
through the hole in the key.
CAUTION
NOTE
• The keys carry a unique electronic
code. For this reason, and to assure
your safety, replacement keys
require some waiting time to obtain.
They are only available through an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
• Always keep a replacement 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.
Starting the vehicle with a key that
has not been reset is not possible.
To avoid damage to your vehicle, do
not modify the system or install any
add-on equipment to it.
CAUTION
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Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
SignalWarning/Indicator Lights Page
Check Engine Light 5-27
Door-Ajar Warning Light 5-28
ABS Warning Light 5-28
Air Bag System Warning Light 5-28
Immobilizer System Warning/Security Indicator Light 5-29
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-29
Rear Window Defroster Indicator Light 5-29
O/D OFF Indicator Light 5-30
Cruise Set Indicator Light 5-30
TCS OFF Indicator Light 5-30
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Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Immobilizer System Warning/
Security Indicator Light
Immobilizer system warning light
When the key is in the ignition switch,
this light serves as the immobilizer system
warning light.
If the immobilizer system is working
properly, the light will come on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON or
START position. The light will go out
when confirmation by the immobilizer
system is completed.
If the light flashes rapidly, fails to come
on, or comes on and stays on, it indicates
a system malfunction. If any of these
occur, contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
Security indicator light
When there is no key in the ignition
switch, and the theft-deterrent system has
been armed, the light will flash once every
3 seconds. This indicates that the system
is working properly.
Headlight High-Beam Indicator
Light
This light indicates one of two things:
• The high-beam headlights are on.
• The turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position.
Rear Window Defroster
Indicator Light
This light comes on when the rear
window defroster is on.
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Index
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
I
IgnitionKeys
............................................ 3-2
Switch
......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System
................ 6-37
Immobilizer System
......................... 3-17
In Case of Emergency
........................ 7-1
Indicator Lights
................................ 5-23
Cruise set
.................................. 5-30
Headlight high-beam
................ 5-29
O/D OFF
................................... 5-30
Security
..................................... 5-29
TCS OFF
.................................. 5-30
Instrument Cluster
........................... 5-19
Interior Care
..................................... 8-45
Interior Lights
.................................. 6-37
J
Jump-Starting ................................... 7-12
K
Keyless Entry System ........................ 3-5
Keys
................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................ 10-2
Lane-Change Signals
....................... 5-33
Light Bulbs Replacement
............................. 8-29
Specifications
........................... 10-6
Lighting Control
.............................. 5-32
Lubricant Quality
............................. 10-4
M
Maintenance ....................................... 8-1 Introduction
................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions
.................................. 8-8
Owner maintenance schedule
..... 8-7
Scheduled
.................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation
.............. 5-8
Map Lights
....................................... 6-37
Meters and Gauges
........................... 5-19
Mirrors Outside mirrors
......................... 3-21
Rearview mirror
........................ 3-22
Money-Saving Suggestions
................ 4-7
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ................ 5-20
Outside Mirrors
................................ 3-21
Overhead light
.................................. 6-37
Overheating
...................................... 7-10
Overloading
...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage ................................... 8-40
Parking Brake
..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency
................... 7-2
Power Door Locks
............................. 3-4
Power Steering
................................. 5-12
Fluid
.......................................... 8-17
Power Windows
................................. 3-7
Push-Starting
.................................... 7-14
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Index
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
R
Rear Door Child Safety Lock ............ 3-5
Rear Seat
............................................ 2-6
Rear Window Defroster
................... 5-35
Rear-Armrest Box
............................ 6-43
Rearview Mirror
............................... 3-22
Recreational Towing
........................ 7-16
Rocking the Vehicle
........................... 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................ 9-14
Seat Belt System 3-point type
............................... 2-12
Automatic locking
.................... 2-11
Emergency locking
................... 2-10
Extender
.................................... 2-16
Pregnant women
....................... 2-10
Rear-center lap/shoulder
........... 2-14
Seat belt precautions
................... 2-9
Warning light/beep
................... 2-17
Seats Front seat
.................................... 2-2
Rear seat
...................................... 2-6
Security System Immobilizer system
.................. 3-17
Theft-deterrent system
.............. 3-19
Service Publications
......................... 9-15
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
.............. 7-3
Specifications
................................... 10-4
Speedometer
..................................... 5-20
SRS Air Bags Air bag system description
....... 2-29
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions
................................ 2-25
Warning light
............................ 2-34
Starting the Engine
............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel
................................. 3-21
Horn
.......................................... 5-36
S
Storage Compartments .....................6-41
Storage Pocket
..................................6-42
Sunroof
.............................................3-15
Sunshade
...........................................3-16
Sunvisors
..........................................6-44
T
Tachometer .......................................5-21
Temporary Spare Tire
......................8-28
Theft-Deterrent System
....................3-19
Tiedown Hook
..........................................7-16
Tires Flat tire
........................................7-3
Inflation pressure
.......................8-26
Replacement
..............................8-27
Rotation
.....................................8-27
Snow tires
....................................4-9
Spare tire and tool storage
...........7-3
Specifications
............................10-6
Tire chains
.................................4-10
Uniform tire quality grading
system (UTQGS)
.......................9-12
Tool
....................................................7-3
Towing Description
................................7-15
Emergency towing
....................7-15
Recreational towing
..................7-16
Trailer towing
............................4-11
Traction Control System (TCS)
.......5-16
Indicator light
............................5-17
Switch
........................................5-17
Warning light
............................5-17
Trailer Towing
..................................4-11
Trip Meter
........................................5-20
Trunk Lid
..........................................3-10
Trunk Light
......................................3-11
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