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3. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the
crack and press the battery out.
4. Insert the new battery (CR2025 or
equivalent) with the positive pole (
)
facing the (
) mark on the cap.
5. Rotate and close the cap.
Cap
6. Reinsert the auxiliary key.
qService
If you have a problem with the advanced
keyless functions, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
If your advanced key is lost or stolen,
bring all remaining advanced keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen advanced key
inoperative.
CAUTION
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.
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CAUTION
Don't try the starter for more than 10
seconds at a time. If the engine stalls or
fails to start, wait 10 seconds before
trying again. Otherwise, you may
damage the starter and drain the battery.
10. After starting the engine, let it idle for
about 10 seconds.
NOTE
lIn extremely cold weather, below
_
18° C (0° F), or after the vehicle
has not been driven in several days,
let the engine warm up without
operating the accelerator.
lWhether the engine is cold or warm,
it should be started without use of
the accelerator.
Turning off the engine
1. Shift the shift lever to the P position.
2. Turn the ignition switch from the ON
position to the ACC position.
NOTE
When the engine is turned off and the
ignition switch it turned from the ACC
position to the LOCK position, the
KEY indicator light (green) flashes in
the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds if the battery power of the
advanced key is low. Replace the
battery with a new one.
Refer to Battery Replacement (page
3-6).3. Push in the start knob from the ACC
position and turn it to the LOCK
position.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position.
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 3-17).
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2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and
push the tab to remove the key from
the transmitter.
Ta b
3. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and
gently pry open the transmitter.
4. Remove the battery.
A
5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or
equivalent) with the positive pole (
)
facing down.
6. Align the front and back covers and
snap the transmitter shut.
7. Install the key to the transmitter.
qService
If you have a problem with the keyless
entry system, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
If your transmitter is lost or stolen, bring
all remaining transmitters to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen transmitter inoperative.
CAUTION
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.
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A
Accessory Socket .............................. 6-57
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-15
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2
Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-17
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-16
Locking, unlocking with request
switch ........................................... 3-8
Operational range ......................... 3-7
Remote control function ............. 3-14
Service ......................................... 3-6
Warning and Beep Sounds ......... 3-17
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-45
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-53
Antenna ............................................. 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Appearance Care ............................... 8-45
Audio System ................................... 6-16
Audio control switch .................. 6-45
Audio set .................................... 6-27
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-16
Safety certification ..................... 6-48
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 5-15
Fluid ........................................... 8-18
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-12
Shift-lock system ........................ 5-11
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-10
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-14
Maintenance ............................... 8-25
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds
Parking brake reminder .............. 5-51
Beeps
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-51
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-51
Seat belt warning beep Sounds ... 5-51
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-51
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5
After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-21
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-55
Brake
Fluid ........................................... 8-16
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Brakes assist ................................. 5-8
Foot brake .................................... 5-4
Pad wear indicator ........................ 5-9
Parking brake ............................... 5-5
Warning light ............................... 5-6
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-33
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Cargo Securing Loops ...................... 6-56
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-16
Center Console .................................. 6-56
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