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qMaintenance
If you have a problem with the
immobilizer system or the key, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
lThe keys carry a unique electronic code.
For this reason, and to assure your safety,
obtaining replacement key requires some
waiting time. They are only available
through an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lAlways keep a spare key, in case one is lost.
If a key is lost, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
lIf you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda
Dealer will reset the electronic codes of
your remaining keys and immobilizer
system. Bring all the remaining keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset.
Starting the vehicle with a key that has not
been reset is not possible.
qModification and Add-On
Equipment
Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer
system's operation if the system has been
modified or if any add-on equipment has
been installed to it.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your vehicle, do
not modify the system or install any
add-on equipment to the immobilizer
system or the vehicle.
Theft-Deterrent Systemí
If the theft deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which
could result in the vehicle or its contents
being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the horn and flashing the hazard
warning lights.
Refer to Operation on page 3-35.
NOTE
lThe theft-deterrent system operates with the
key or the keyless entry system transmitter.
lThe system will not function unless it is
properly armed. To properly secure the
vehicle, always make sure all windows are
completely closed and all doors and the
trunk lid/liftgate/hatch are locked before
leaving the vehicle. Remember to take your
key and transmitter.
qOperation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about 25
seconds when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
lForcing open a door, the hood or the
trunk lid/liftgate/hatch.
lUnlocking a door with the inside door-
lock knob.
lUnlocking a door with the door lock
switch.
lOpening a door by operating an inside
door-lock knob.
lOpening the hood by operating the
hood release handle.
lOpening the trunk lid by operating the
trunk lid release button.
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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.
qHow to Arm the System
1. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
2. Make sure the hood is closed. Close and lock all doors and the hatch/
liftgate/trunk lid from the outside using
the key or press the lock button on
your keyless entry system transmitter.
The following method will also arm the
theft-deterrent system:
Close the hood and the hatch/liftgate/
trunk lid . Press the area on the door-
lock switch marked “LOCK ”once.
Close all doors.
The theft deterrent system can also be
armed by activating the auto re-lock
function with all the doors, the hatch/
liftgate/trunk lid and the hood closed.
NOTE
Locking the doors with the inside door-lock
knob will not arm the system.
NOTEAuto re-lock function
After unlocking with the transmitter, all doors
and the hatch/liftgate will automatically lock if
one of the doors or the hatch/liftgate/trunk lid
is not opened within about 30 seconds.
q To Turn off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off by any
one of the following methods:
lUnlock a door with the key.lPress the unlock button on the keyless
entry system transmitter.
lInsert the key into the ignition switch
and turn it to the ON position.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice
to indicate that the system is turned off.
NOTE
The trunk lid can be opened with the key or the
transmitter even when the system is armed. The
alarm will not come on and the system will
remain armed.
q To Stop an Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off by
any one of the following methods:
lUnlock a door with the key.lOpen the trunk lid with the key.lPress the unlock button or press and
hold the trunk button on the keyless
entry system transmitter.
lThe engine is started with the ignition
key or the start knob.
NOTE
If you have any problem with the theft-
deterrent system, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
q Theft-Deterrent Labels
A label indicating that your vehicle is
equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is
in the glove box.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Type Approval of Equipment
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HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-47
Flashing ...................................... 5-48
High-low beam .......................... 5-47
Leveling ..................................... 5-48
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-54
Hood Release .................................... 3-30
Horn .................................................. 5-53
I
Ignition Keys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-46
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-33
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-35 Cruise Main ................................ 5-45
Cruise set .................................... 5-45
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-44
Security ...................................... 5-43
Shift position .............................. 5-44
TCS ............................................ 5-44
TCS OFF .................................... 5-45
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-45
Information Display .......................... 6-49 Ambient temperature display ..... 6-50
Audio display ............................. 6-51
Climate control display .............. 6-51
Clock .......................................... 6-50
Information display functions .... 6-49
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-21
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-31
Interior Care ...................................... 8-58
Interior Lights ................................... 6-46
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-17
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-49
Liftgate .............................................. 3-13
Luggage compartment cover ...... 3-14
Luggage compartment net .......... 3-15
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-38
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-47
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-48
M
Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-16
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-15
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 5-9 Recommendations for shifting.... 5-10
Map Lights ........................................ 6-47
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-38
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-39
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
Moonroof .......................................... 3-31
11-4
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