2009 MAZDA MODEL 6 engine

Black plate (78,1)
NOTElThe trunk is out of the operational range,
however, starting the engine may be
possible.
lThe engine may not start if the advanced
key is placed in the following areas:
lAround the dashboardlIn the storage compartments such as the
glove box
lOn the rear parcel shelflStarting the engine may be possible even if
the advanced key is outside of the vehicle
and extremely close to a door and window,
however, always start the engine from the
driver's seat.
If the vehicle is started and driven away
while the advanced key is not in the vehicle,
the vehicle will not restart after it is turned
off and the push button start will switch off.
lIf the advanced key is detected within
operational range, the operation indicator
light on the transmitter flashes
momentarily.
qLocking, Unlocking Doors
To lock
All the doors can be locked by pressing
the request switch on either front door
while the advanced key is being carried.
A beep sound will be heard once and the
hazard warning lights will flash once.
Request switch
NOTElThe request switch on driver's door can be
used to close the power windows, refer to
Opening/Closing Power Windows from
Outside (page 3-41).
lConfirm that all the doors are securely
locked.
lAll the doors cannot be locked when any
door is open.
lIf your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system,
the hazard warning lights only flash when
the system is armed.
Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page
3-55.
lA beep sound is heard for confirmation
when the doors are locked using the request
switch. If you prefer, the beep sound can be
turned off.
The volume of the beep sound can also be
changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-8.
lThe setting can be changed so that the
doors are locked automatically without
pressing the request switch when walking
away from the vehicle (page 10-8).
(Auto-lock function)
Three seconds after the doors and the trunk
lid are closed and the advanced key is out
of the operational range, the doors will lock
automatically. Also, the hazard warning
lights flash once. (Even if the driver is in
the operational range, all doors are locked
automatically after about 30 seconds.)
If you are out of the operational range
before the doors are completely closed or
another advanced key is left in the vehicle,
the auto-lock function will not work.
Always make sure that all doors are closed
and locked before leaving the vehicle.
The auto-lock function does not close the
power windows or moonroof.
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l(Auto re-lock function)
After unlocking the doors using the sensor
on the inside of the door handle, all the
doors will automatically lock if any of the
following operations are not done within
about 30 seconds. If your vehicle has a
theft-deterrent system, the hazard warning
lights will flash for confirmation.
The time required for the doors to lock
automatically can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-8.
lA door or the trunk lid is opened.lThe auxiliary key is inserted into the key
slot.
lThe push button start is in any position
except off position.
lIt may require a few seconds for the doors
to unlock after touching the sensor area on
the inside of either front door handle.
qOpening the Trunk Lid with
Request Switch
The trunk lid can be opened by pressing
the request switch on the under side of the
trunk lid above the license plate while the
advanced key is being carried.
Request switch
NOTElIf the advanced key is left in the trunk, the
trunk lid will close, however, the trunk lid
can be opened using the request switch and
the vehicle could be stolen.
lWhile the ignition is switched ON, the trunk
lid can be opened only when the vehicle is
stopped with the parking brake applied
(manual transaxle) or with the selector
lever in the P position (automatic
transaxle).
qStarting the Engine
Locking, unlocking the steering wheel
The steering wheel is locked if a door is
opened/closed/locked after the power is
turned off using the push button start
while the vehicle is stopped.
This is an automatic safety device to
protect the vehicle against theft.
The steering wheel can be unlocked by
pressing the push button start.
If the electronic steering lock warning
light is flashing and the beep sound is
heard, this indicates that the steering
wheel is not unlocked. To unlock the
steering wheel, jiggle the steering wheel
from side to side while pressing the push
button start.
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Ignition positions
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.
Indicator light
Indicator
light (ACC) Indicator
light (ON)
NOTElThe order in which the ignition is switched
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-8.
lThe engine starts by pressing the push
button start while depressing the clutch
pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake
pedal (automatic transaxle). To switch the
ignition position, press the push button start
without depressing the pedal.
lDo not leave the ignition switched ON
while the engine is not running. Doing so
could result in the battery going dead. If the
ignition is left in ACC (For automatic
transaxle, the shift lever is in the P position,
and the ignition is in ACC), the ignition
switches off automatically after one hour.
The setting can be changed to not switch
the ignition off automatically.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-8.
Off
The steering wheel locks to help protect
against theft. Also, the power supply to
electrical devices is turned off.
The push button start indicator lights
(ACC and ON) turn off.
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the shift lever is
in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st gear
or R (manual transaxle):
Leaving the driver's seat without
switching off the ignition, setting the
parking brake, and shifting the shift
lever to P (automatic transaxle) or to
1st gear or R (manual transaxle) is
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could
result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to
leave the vehicle for even a short
period, it is important to switch the
ignition off, as leaving it in another
position will disable some of the
vehicle's security systems and run the
battery down.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel unlocks and some
electrical accessories will operate.
The indicator light (ACC) illuminates.
NOTE
The advanced keyless entry system does not
function while the push button start has been
pressed to ACC, and the doors will not lock/
unlock even if they have been locked manually.
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ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(ON) turns off. (The indicator light (ON)
illuminates when the ignition is switched
ON and the engine is not running.)
The warning lights (except brakes) should
be inspected before the engine is started
(page 5-43).
NOTE
(With headlight auto-leveling)
When the push button start is pressed to the
ON position, the sound of the headlight
leveling motors operating at the front of the
engine compartment can be heard. This does
not indicate an abnormality.
Starting the engine
NOTE
lThe advanced key must be carried because
the advanced key carries an immobilizer
chip that must communicate with the engine
controls at short range.
lThe engine can be started when the push
button start is pressed from off, ACC, or
ON.
1. Make sure you are carrying theadvanced key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely
started. 5.
(Manual transaxle)
Continue to press the clutch pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started.
(Automatic transaxle)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
NOTE
(Manual transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal
is not depressed sufficiently.
(Automatic transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the shift lever is
not in P or N and the brake pedal is not
depressed sufficiently.
6. Verify that the KEY indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster and
the push button start indicator light
(green) illuminate. If the KEY indicator
light (green) does not illuminate, make
sure that the advanced key is being
carried. If the KEY indicator light
(green) does not illuminate while the
advanced key is being carried, you may
have to use the auxiliary key to start
the engine instead (page 3-22).
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CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, and the push button
start indicator light (red) illuminates,
this could indicate a problem with
the engine starting system and the
inability to start the engine or switch
the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.NOTE
lUnder the following conditions, the KEY
warning light (red) flashes to inform the
driver that the push button start will not
switch to ACC even if it is pressed from off.
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.
l(Forced engine starting method)
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
and the push button start indicator light
(red) flashes, this could indicate a problem
with the engine starting system. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible. If this occurs,
the engine can be force-started. Press and
hold the push button start until the engine
starts. Other procedures necessary for
starting the engine such as having the
advanced key in the cabin, and depressing
the brake pedal (Automatic transaxle) or
the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle) are
required.
lWhen the engine is force-started, the key
warning light (red) remains illuminated and
the key indicator light (green) does not
illuminate.
lIf the attempt to start the engine using the
forced-start method is unsuccessful, it may
be necessary to use the auxiliary key.
7. Press the push button start after the
KEY indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster, and the push button
start indicator light (green) illuminate.
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NOTElAfter starting the engine, the push button
start indicator lights (ACC and ON) turn
off and the ignition is in the ON position.
lAfter pressing the push button start and
before the engine starts, the operation
sound of the fuel pump motor from near the
fuel tank can be heard, however, this does
not indicate a malfunction.
l(With headlight auto-leveling)
After pressing the push button start and
before the engine starts, the operation
sound of the headlight leveling motors
operating at the front of the engine
compartment can be heard, however, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
8. After starting the engine, let it idle forabout ten seconds.
NOTE
lWhether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without the use of the
accelerator.
lIf the engine does not start the first time,
refer to Starting a Flooded Engine under
Emergency Starting. If the engine still does
not start, have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-13).
Starting the engine using the auxiliary
key
If the engine cannot be started for reasons
such as the advanced key battery is dead
or the engine cannot be started using the
forced-start method, the engine can be
started using the auxiliary key.
1. Slide the auxiliary key out from the bottom of the advanced key.
2. Use the auxiliary key to remove the key slot cover. 3. Depress the clutch (manual transaxle)
or brake pedal (automatic transaxle)
until the ring around the key slot starts
flashing.
4. Insert the auxiliary key into the slot while it is flashing, but DO NOT
TURN THE AUXILIARY KEY IN
THE SLOT.
CAUTION
After inserting the auxiliary key, do
not attempt to turn it in the key slot.
It could damage the vehicle or the
auxiliary key.
5. Press the push button start to start the engine.
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NOTElLeave the auxiliary key in the key slot while
the engine is running.
lWhen leaving the vehicle, remove the
auxiliary key from the key slot and the
vehicle.
A thief does not need your advanced key to
steal the vehicle if the thief has your
auxiliary key.
lTo switch the ignition position, insert the
auxiliary key into the key slot, depress the
clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or the
brake pedal (automatic transaxle), and then
press the push button start right after
releasing the pedal.
Turning off the engine
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2.(Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral.
(Automatic transaxle)
Shift the shift lever to the P position.
3. Press the push button start to turn off the engine.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the push button start is pressed to
off. NOTE
lWhen the push button start is pressed to off
from ON, the KEY indicator light (green)
flashes for approximately 30 seconds
indicating that the remaining battery power
of the advanced key is low. Replace with a
new battery before the advanced key
becomes unusable.
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance (page
3-5)
l(Automatic transaxle)
If the engine is turned off while the shift
lever is in a position other than P, the
ignition switches to ACC.
Emergency engine stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start while the engine is running and the
vehicle is stopped, or quickly pressing it
any number of times will stop turn the
engine off immediately.
CAUTION
Other than an emergency situation,
do not attempt to stop the engine
while driving the vehicle.
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NOTE(Auto re-lock function)
After unlocking with the transmitter, All doors
will automatically lock and the hazard
warning light will flash if any of the following
operations are not performed within about 30
seconds. If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent
system, the hazard warning lights will flash for
confirmation.
The time required for the doors to lock
automatically can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-8.
lA door or the trunk lid is opened.lThe auxiliary key is inserted into the key
slot.
lThe push button start is in any position
except off position.
Trunk button
To open the trunk, press and hold the
trunk button until the trunk lid opens.
NOTE
To open the trunk when the ignition is switched
to a position other than off, use the remote
release button inside the vehicle (page 3-33).
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.
q
Auxiliary 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 3-30).
Starting the engine
The engine can be started with the
auxiliary key, refer to Starting the engine
(page 3-10).
Locking, unlocking the glove box
The glove box can be locked/unlocked
using the auxiliary key, refer to Glove
Box (page 6-102).
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