2006 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA trunk

Black plate (72,1)
NOTE
lWhen 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.
lIf 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.
Refer to Warning Beep (page 3-18).
Operation Using Advanced
Key Functions
qKeyless Entry System
This system remotely locks and unlocks
the doors and opens the trunk lid.
It can also help you signal for attention.
Press the button slowly and carefully.
NOTE
lThe keyless entry system is designed
to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft)
from the center of the vehicle, but
this may vary due to local
conditions.
lThe system does not operate when
the ignition switch is not in the
LOCK position or the start knob is
pushed in.
lWith 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.
lBoth doors cannot be locked by
pressing the lock button while either
door is open. The hazard warning
lights will also not flash.
lIf 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).
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Transmitter
Panic button
Unlock button Lock button
Trunk button
NOTE
l(U.S.A.)
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. 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.
l(CANADA)
This device complies with RSS-210
of Industry CANADA. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.
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. 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.
NOTE
(Without theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights will flash
once to indicate that both doors are
locked.
(With theft-deterrent system)
lThe hazard warning lights will not
flash.
lThe hazard warning lights only flash
when the theft deterrent system is
armed, refer to the theft-deterrent
system (page 3-59).
NOTE
lBoth doors cannot be locked when
either door is open.
lConfirm that both doors are locked
visually or audibly by use of the
double click.
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.
To unlock both doors , press the unlock
button again within 3 seconds and two
more beep sounds will be heard.
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NOTE
(Without theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights will flash
twice to indicate that both doors are
unlocked.
(With theft-deterrent system)
lThe hazard warning lights will not
flash.
lThe hazard warning lights only flash
when the theft deterrent system is
turned off, refer to the theft-deterrent
system (page 3-59).
NOTE
After unlocking with the transmitter,
both doors will automatically lock if
one of the doors is not opened within
about 30 seconds.
Trunk button
To open the trunk, press the trunk button
for more than 1 second.
Panic button
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
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:
lThe horn sounds intermittently.
lThe hazard warning lights flash.
NOTE
However, if the driver is too close to the
vehicle the panic button may not
function.
(Turning off the alarm)
The alarm stops by pressing any button on
the transmitter.
q Auxiliary Key Function
Use the auxiliary key stored in the
advanced key in the event of a dead
battery or malfunction.
Removing the auxiliary key
Pull out the auxiliary key from the
advanced key.
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Locking, unlocking the doors
The doors can be locked/unlocked using
the auxiliary key, refer to Locking,
Unlocking with Key (page 3-28).
Opening the trunk lid
The trunk lid can be opened using the
auxiliary key, refer to Opening and
Closing the Trunk Lid (page 3-31).
Starting the engine
The engine can be started with the
auxiliary key, refer to Starting the Engine
(page 5-4).
Advanced Key Suspend
Function
If an advanced key is left in the vehicle or
the trunk, the functions of the advanced
key left in the vehicle or the trunk are
temporarily suspended to prevent theft of
the vehicle.
The following are inoperable:
lStarting the engine using the start
knob.
lOperating the request switches.
To restore these functions, perform any
one of the following:
lPress the lock or unlock button on the
advanced key which has had its
functions suspended.
lWhile carrying another advanced key,
push in the start knob until the KEY
indicator light (green) illuminates.
lInsert the auxiliary key and turn the
ignition switch to the ON position.
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qRequest Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep
Under the following conditions, if the
request switch for a front door is pressed
while the advanced key is being carried, a
beep will be heard 6 times to indicate that
the front doors cannot be locked.
lA door is open (door ajar included).
lThe start knob has not been returned to
the LOCK position.
lThe auxiliary key is inserted into the
ignition switch.
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).
NOTE
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 3-20).
qEngine 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.
lThe advanced key battery is dead.
lThe advanced key is not within
operational range.
lThe advanced key is placed in areas
where it is difficult for the system to
detect the signal (page 3-7).
lA key from another manufacturer
similar to the advanced key is in the
operational range.
qAdvanced Key Left-in-trunk
Warning Beep
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.
Because the functions of the advanced
key removed from the trunk may have
been temporarily suspended, the advanced
key removed from the trunk may have
lose its function. To restore the advanced
key function, perform the procedure to
restore the advanced key function (page
3-17).
qAdvanced Key Left-in-vehicle
Warning Beep
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
3-17).
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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.
SettingFunctionAt Initial
Setting After Setting
Change
Advanced key battery dead
indicator KEY indicator light (green) flashes to indicate
that the advanced key battery power is low.
Activated Deactivated
Lock/unlock operation
confirmation beep sound
*1A beep sound is heard to confirm that both doors
or the trunk lid have been locked/unlocked. Activated Deactivated
Autolock function When both doors are closed and the advanced key
is being carried and out of operational range, both
doors automatically lock after 3 seconds.
(Even if the driver is in the operational range,
both doors are locked automatically after about 30
seconds.) Deactivated Activated
*1 : When the autolock function is operating, the warning sound will be heard regardless of the setting.
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NOTE
lThe keyless entry system is designed
to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft)
from the center of the vehicle, but
this may vary due to local
conditions.
lThe system doesn't operate when the
key is in the ignition switch.
lDoors cannot be locked by pressing
the lock button while any other door
is open. Also, the hazard warning
lights will not flash.
lIf the transmitter does not operate
when pressing a button or the
operation range becomes too small,
the battery may be dead. To install a
new battery, refer to Maintenance
(page 3-26).
lAdditional transmitters can be
obtained at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer. Up to 3 transmitters can be
used with the keyless entry system
per vehicle. Bring all transmitters to
an Authorized Mazda Dealer when
the electronic codes need to be reset.
qTransmitter
Lock button
Unlock button
Trunk button Panic button
Operation
indicator light
NOTE
l(U.S.A.)
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. 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.
l(CANADA)
This device complies with RSS-210
of Industry CANADA. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.
Lock button
To lock the doors, press the lock button
and the hazard warning lights will flash
once.
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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.
NOTE
(Without theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights will flash
once to indicate that both doors are
locked.
(With theft-deterrent system)
lThe hazard warning lights will not
flash.
lThe hazard warning lights only flash
when the theft deterrent system is
armed, refer to the theft-deterrent
system (page 3-59).
NOTE
lBoth doors cannot be locked when
any door is open and the key is in the
ignition switch.
lConfirm that both doors are locked
visually or audibly by use of the
double click.
Unlock button
To unlock the driver's door, press the
unlock button and the hazard warning
lights will flash twice.
To unlock both doors, press the unlock
button again within 3 seconds.
NOTE
(Without theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights will flash
twice to indicate that both doors are
unlocked.
(With theft-deterrent system)
lThe hazard warning lights will not
flash.
lThe hazard warning lights only flash
when the theft deterrent system is
turned off, refer to the theft-deterrent
system (page 3-59).
NOTE
After unlocking with the transmitter,
both doors will automatically lock if
one of the doors is not opened within
about 30 seconds.
Trunk button
To open the trunk, press the trunk button
for more than 1 second.
NOTE
The trunk button is disabled when the
trunk lid release lock-out button inside
the trunk is in the OFF position. Refer
to Remote Trunk Lid Release Lock-Out
on page 3-32.
Panic button
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.
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