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CAUTION
lBecause the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function
correctly under the following conditions:
lThe advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones.lThe advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object.lThe advanced key is near electronic devices such as personal computers.lNon-Mazda genuine electronic equipment is installed in the vehicle.lThere is equipment which discharges radio waves near the vehicle.lIf the vehicle is near equipment such as wireless pay devices installed at certain gas
stations.
lThe advanced key may consume battery power excessively if it receives high-
intensity radio waves. Do not place the advanced key near electronic devices such as
televisions or personal computers.
lTo avoid damage to the advanced key, DO NOT:
lDrop the advanced key.lGet the advanced key wet.lDisassemble the advanced key.lExpose the advanced key to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard or
hood, under direct sunlight.
lPlace heavy objects on the advanced key.lPut the advanced key in an ultrasonic cleaner.lPut any magnetized objects close to the advanced key.
NOTE
lBattery life is about one year. Replace the battery when the KEY indicator light
(green) flashes in the instrument cluster.
Refer to Advanced Key Battery Dead Warning on page 3-17.
lAdditional advanced keys can be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6
advanced keys can be used with the advanced keyless functions per vehicle.
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NOTE
In the following cases, the KEY
warning light (red) illuminates and the
engine will not start.
lThe advanced key battery is dead.
lThe advanced key is out of
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.
8. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC
position while pushing the start knob
in.
9. Turn the ignition switch from the ACC
position to the START position and
hold (up to 10 seconds at a time) until
the engine starts.
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. 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).
2. Push in the start knob from the ACC
position and turn it to the LOCK
position.
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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 3-16).
Operation Using Advanced
Key Functions
qKeyless Entry System
This system remotely locks and unlocks
the doors and the trunk lid, and opens the
power windows.
It can also help you signal for attention.
Press the buttons 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.
lAll doors and the trunk lid cannot be
locked by pressing the lock button
while any door or the trunk lid 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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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 any
door or the trunk lid 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.
qAuxiliary Key Function
Use the auxiliary key stored in the
advanced key in the event of a dead
transmitter battery or malfunction.
Removing the auxiliary key
Pull out the auxiliary key from the
advanced key.
Locking, unlocking the doors
The doors can be locked/unlocked using
the auxiliary key, refer to Locking,
Unlocking with Key (page 3-26).
Locking, unlocking the trunk lid
The trunk lid can be locked/unlocked
using the auxiliary key, refer to Locking,
Unlocking with Key (page 3-29).
Starting the engine
The engine can be started with the
auxiliary key, refer to Ignition Switch
(page 5-2).
Locking, unlocking the glove box
The glove box can be locked/unlocked
using the auxiliary key, refer to Glove
Box (page 6-50).
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qRequest Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep
Under the following conditions, if the
request switch for a front door or the trunk
lid is pressed while the advanced key is
being carried, a beep will be heard 3 times
to indicate that the front doors and the
trunk lid cannot be locked.
lThere is a separate advanced key in the
vehicle.
lA door or the trunk lid 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 3-18).
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.
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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.
Setting FunctionAt Initial
SettingAfter Setting
Change
Advanced key battery dead
indicatorKEY 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 all doors or
the trunk lid have been locked/unlocked.Activated Deactivated
Autolock functionWhen all doors and the trunk lid are closed and
the advanced key is being carried and out of
operational range, all doors and the trunk lid
automatically lock after 3 seconds.
(Even if the driver is in the operational range, all
doors and the trunk lid 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 and the trunk lid cannot be
locked by pressing the lock button
while any other door or the trunk lid
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 3-23).
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
additional transmitters are required.
qTransmitter
Lock button
Unlock 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.
NOTE
The unlock button can be used to open
the power windows, but the lock button
cannot be used to close the power
windows. Refer to Opening/Closing the
Power Windows from Outside (page
3-38).
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The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.
Lock button
To lock the doors and the trunk lid, press
the lock button and the hazard warning
lights will flash once.
To confirm that all doors and the trunk lid
have been locked, press the lock button
again within 5 seconds. If they are closed
and locked, the horn will sound.
NOTE
lAll doors and the trunk lid cannot be
locked when any door or the trunk
lid is open and the key is in the
ignition switch.
lConfirm that all doors and the trunk
lid 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 all doors and the trunk lid,
press the unlock button again within 5
seconds.
NOTE
After unlocking with the transmitter, all
doors and the trunk lid will
automatically lock if one of the doors or
the trunk lid is not opened within about
30 seconds.
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 any
door or the trunk lid 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.
Turning off the alarm
Press any button on the transmitter.
qTransmitter Maintenance
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not flash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
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