2003 MAZDA MODEL 6 immobilizer

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Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
3Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.
Doors and Locks
............................................................................ 3-2
Keys ........................................................................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System ................................................................ 3-3
Door Locks ................................................................................ 3-7
Trunk Lid ................................................................................. 3-10
Trunk Release Slide Lever ....................................................... 3-12
Power Windows ....................................................................... 3-14
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-16
Hood ........................................................................................ 3-17
Sunroof .................................................................................... 3-18
Security System
........................................................................... 3-20
Immobilizer System ................................................................ 3-20
Theft-Deterrent System ........................................................... 3-22
Steering Wheel and Mirrors
...................................................... 3-25
Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-25
Mirrors ..................................................................................... 3-25
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Knowing Your Mazda
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Doors and Locks
Your Mazda has two kinds of keys:
primary and secondary.
Here’s what the keys are used for:
If you must leave your vehicle with
another person, such as a parking
attendant, protect items by locking the
glove box and trunk lid with the primary
key. Keep that key and give the other
person only the secondary key.
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.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.
•
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.
Devices for electronic purchases,
and security passage.
WARNING
CAUTIONLock Operates Primary
key Secondary
key
Ignition switch and
steering column lockYe s Ye s
Doors Yes Yes
Glove box Yes No
Trunk lid Yes No
Key code number plateSecondary key
(Gray) Primary key
(Black)
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Knowing Your Mazda
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Security System
The 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.

Operation
Arming
The system is armed when the ignition
switch is turned from the ON to the ACC
position.
The security indicator light in the
instrument panel flashes every 2 seconds
until the system is disarmed.
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 3 seconds and goes out.
If the engine doesn’t 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.
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
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Knowing Your Mazda
Security System
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Maintenance
If you have a problem with the
immobilizer system or the key, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.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.
•
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.
Devices for electronic purchases,
and security passage.
CAUTION
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Knowing Your Mazda
Security System
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

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.The optional theft-deterrent system is
designed to prevent your vehicle or its
contents from being stolen when all the
doors, hood, and trunk lid are locked.
If forcible entry is attempted, the system
sounds the horn and flashes the hazard
warning lights.
The system won’t function unless it’s
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, lock all the doors, close all the
windows, take your key, your transmitter.

Operation
What turns it on:
•
Forcing open a door, the hood or the
trunk lid.
•
Opening a door , the hood or the trunk
lid by operating an inside door-lock
button , the hood release handle or the
trunk lid release button.
What it does:
•
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash.
•
The alarm continues for about 3
minutes, then stops.
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.
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
Theft-Deterrent System
NOTE
The theft-deterrent system operates
without the keyless entry system
transmitter, as well.
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Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Door-Ajar Warning Light
This warning light comes on when any
door isn’t securely closed.

Low Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light
This warning light reveals that little
windshield washer fluid remains. Add
fluid (page 8-19).

Automatic Transaxle Warning
Light
This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.
The light illuminates when the transaxle
has a problem.

Security Indicator Light
This indicator light starts flashing every 2
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
from the ON to the ACC position and the
immobilizer system is armed.
The light stops flashing when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position with
the correct ignition key.
At this time, the immobilizer system is
disarmed and the light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then goes out.
If the engine doesn’t 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.
If the automatic transaxle warning
light flashes, the transaxle has an
electrical problem. Continuing to drive
your Mazda in this condition could
cause damage to your transaxle.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible.
CAUTION
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Customer Information
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Type Approval of Equipment
Type Approval of Equipment
Immobilizer system
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Index
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................. 5-42
Hazardous Driving
............................. 4-7
Headlights
Control
...................................... 5-37
Flashing
.................................... 5-37
High-low beam
......................... 5-37
On reminder
.............................. 5-37
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
.............................................. 5-43
Hood Release
................................... 3-17
Horn
................................................. 5-42
I
Ignition
Keys
............................................ 3-2
Switch
......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System
................ 6-43
Immobilizer System
......................... 3-20
Indicator Lights
................................ 5-27
Cruise Main
.............................. 5-36
Cruise set
.................................. 5-36
Headlight high-beam
................ 5-34
Security
..................................... 5-33
Shift position
............................ 5-34
TCS
........................................... 5-35
TCS OFF
.................................. 5-35
Information Display
......................... 6-46
Ambient temperature display
... 6-48
Audio display
............................ 6-48
Climate control display
............. 6-48
Clock
......................................... 6-47
Display dimmer cancel
function
..................................... 6-48
Information display functions
... 6-46
Instrument Cluster
........................... 5-23
Instrument Cluster Dimmer Select
Button
.............................................. 5-26
I
Interior Care ..................................... 8-45
Interior Lights
.................................. 6-43
J
Jump-Starting ................................... 7-14
K
Keyless Entry System ........................ 3-3
Keys
...................................................3-2
L
Label Information ............................ 10-2
Lane-Change Signals
....................... 5-38
Light Bulbs
Replacement
.............................. 8-29
Specifications
............................ 10-5
Lighter
.............................................. 6-49
Lighting Control
............................... 5-37
Lubricant Quality
............................. 10-3
M
Maintenance
Introduction
................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions
.................................. 8-8
Owner maintenance schedule
..... 8-7
Scheduled
.................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation
.............. 5-9
Recommendations for shifting
.... 5-9
Map Lights
....................................... 6-45
Meters and Gauges
........................... 5-23
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