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qAdvanced Key Maintenance
CAUTION
Ø Make sure the battery is installed
with the correct pole facing
upward. Battery leakage could
occur if it is not installed correctly.
Ø When replacing the battery, be
careful not to bend the electrical
terminals or get oil on them. Also
be careful not to get dirt in the
transmitter as it could be
damaged.
Ø There is the danger of explosion if
the battery is not correctly
replaced.
Ø Replace only with the same type
battery (CR2025 or equivalent).
Ø Dispose of used batteries
according to the following
instructions.
ØInsulate the plus and minus
terminals of the battery using
cellophane or equivalent tape.
ØNever disassemble.ØNever throw the battery into
fire or water.
ØNever deform or crush.
The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:
lThe KEY indicator light (green) flashes
in the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds after the engine is turned off.
lThe system does not operate and the
operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not flash when the
buttons are pressed.
lThe system's operational range is
reduced. Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent
damage to the advanced key. If replacing
the battery by yourself, follow the
instruction below.
Replacing the advanced key battery
1. Pull out the auxiliary key.
2. Gently and slowly pry open the cover
using a small flathead screwdriver.
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3. Remove the battery by pressing itsedge.
4. Install a new battery (CR2025 or
equivalent) with the positive pole
facing down.
5. Close the cover.
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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Operation Using Advanced
Keyless Functions
qOperational Range
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the advanced key is being
carried.
NOTE
When the battery power is low, or in places
where there are high-intensity radio waves or
noise, the operational range may become
narrower or the system may not operate.
Locking, unlocking the doors
The operational range for locking/
unlocking the doors is an area of up to 80
cm (2.6 ft) from the center of the front
door handles.
Operational range
Exterior transmitter
NOTEThe system may not operate if you are too
close to the windows, door handles.
Opening the trunk lid
The operational range for opening the
trunk lid is an area of up to 80 cm (2.6 ft)
from the center of the trunk lid.
Operational range
Exterior transmitter
Starting the engine
The operational range for starting the
engine includes nearly the entire cabin
area.
Interior transmitter
Operational range
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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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To unlock
Driver's door handle
To unlock the driver's door, touch the
sensor area on the inside of the driver's
door handle. A beep sound will be heard
twice and the hazard warning lights will
flash twice.
After unlocking the driver's door, unlock
all the other doors by pressing the door-
lock switch on the inside of the driver's
door.
Front passenger door handle
To unlock the doors, touch the sensor area
on the inside of a front passenger door
handle. A beep sound will be heard twice
and the hazard warning lights will flash
twice.
NOTElThe doors cannot be unlocked for about
three seconds after they are locked even if
the sensor area on the inside of either front
door handle is touched.
lGrasp either front door handle properly to
unlock the doors, and make sure it is
unlocked before opening it.
If the door handle is pulled before the door
is unlocked, the door may not open. If this
happens, lock the door and securely grasp
the door handle again to confirm that the
door is unlocked, then open the door.
lThe sensor is installed on the inside of the
front door handles. The doors cannot be
unlocked by touching any area other than
the sensor area.
lIf you grasp a front door handle while
wearing gloves, the doors may not unlock,
or they could require extra time to unlock.
lThe doors could unlock if someone is
carrying the advanced key near the front
door handle and the front door handle is
splashed with water such as by rain, or by
a car wash.
lIf your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system,
the hazard warning lights only flash when
the system is turned off.
Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page
3-55.
lThe system can be set to unlock all doors by
performing a single operation.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-8.
lA beep sound is heard for confirmation
when the doors are unlocked using a door
handle. If you prefer, the beep sound can be
turned off.
The volume of the beep sound can also be
adjusted.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-8.
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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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