2009 MAZDA MODEL 6 warning light

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The diagnostic module continuously
monitors the system's readiness. This
begins when the ignition is switched ON
and continues while the vehicle is being
driven.
qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Light
If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system is working properly, the warning
light illuminates when the ignition is
switched ON or after the engine is
cranked. The warning light turns off after
a specified period of time.
A system malfunction is indicated if the
warning light constantly flashes,
constantly illuminates or does not
illuminate at all when the ignition is
switched ON. If any of these occur,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible. The system may not
work in an accident.
WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/
pretensioner systems and always have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform
all servicing and repairs:Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death.
qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Beep
If a malfunction is detected in both the air
bag/front seat belt pretensioner system
and the warning light, a warning beep
sound will be heard for about 1 minute.
After that, the one-minute beep will be
repeated every 30 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding is dangerous.
In a collision, the air bags and the
front seat belt pretensioner system
will not deploy and this could result
in death or serious injury.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
to have the vehicle inspected as soon
as possible.
qMaintenance
The air bag systems do not require regular
maintenance. But if any of the following
occurs, take your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible:
lThe air bag system warning light
flashes.
lThe air bag system warning light
remains illuminated.
lThe air bag system warning light does
not illuminate when the ignition is
switched ON.
lThe air bag system warning beep
sound will be heard.
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SRS Air Bags
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lThe air bags have deployed.lFront passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light does not illuminate
when the ignition is switched ON or
does not illuminate as indicated in the
chart. For more details about this
indicator light and this chart, refer to
“Front passenger seat weight sensors ”
(page 2-47).WARNING
Do not operate a vehicle with damaged
air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
components: Expended or damaged air bag/seat
belt pretensioner system components
must be replaced after any collision
which caused them to deploy or
damage them. Only a trained
Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully
evaluate these systems to see that
they will work in any subsequent
accident. Driving with an expended
or damaged air bag or pretensioner
unit will not afford you the necessary
protection in the event of any
subsequent accident which could
result in serious injury or death.
Do not remove interior air bag parts: Removing any components such as
the front seats, front dashboard, the
steering wheel or parts on the front
and rear window pillars and along
the roof edge, containing air bag
parts or sensors is dangerous. These
parts contain essential air bag
components. The air bag could
accidentally activate and cause
serious injuries. Always have an
Authorized Mazda Dealer remove
these parts.
Dispose of the air bag properly: Improper disposal of an air bag or a
vehicle with live air bags in it can be
extremely dangerous. Unless all
safety procedures are followed, injury
can result. Ask an Authorized Mazda
Dealer how to safely dispose of an air
bag or how to scrap an air bag
equipped vehicle.
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3Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ................................ 3-2Advanced Keysí...................................................................... 3-2
Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ......................... 3-7
Operation Using Advanced Key Functions ............................. 3-16
Advanced Key Suspend Function ........................................... 3-19
Warning Lights and Beep Sounds ........................................... 3-19
When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated ............................ 3-22
Doors and Locks ......................................................................... 3-23 Keys ........................................................................................ 3-23
Keyless Entry System
í.......................................................... 3-24
Door Locks ............................................................................. 3-29
Trunk Lid ................................................................................ 3-33
Inside Trunk Release Lever ..................................................... 3-36
Power Windows ...................................................................... 3-37
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-44
Hood ....................................................................................... 3-46
Moonroof
í............................................................................. 3-47
Security System ........................................................................... 3-50 Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) ............................. 3-50
Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) ........................ 3-53
Theft-Deterrent System
í........................................................ 3-55
Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-59 Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-59
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-59
3-1íSome models.
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CAUTION
ØBecause the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function
correctly under the following conditions:
ØThe advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular
phones.
ØThe advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object.ØThe advanced key is near electronic devices such as personal computers or cell
phones.
ØNon-Mazda genuine electronic equipment is installed in the vehicle.ØThere is equipment which discharges radio waves near the vehicle.ØIf the vehicle is near equipment such as wireless pay devices installed at certain
gas stations.
Ø The 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.
Ø To avoid damage to the advanced key, DO NOT:
ØDrop the advanced key.ØGet the advanced key wet.ØDisassemble the advanced key.ØExpose the advanced key to high temperatures on places such as the
dashboard or hood, under direct sunlight.
ØPlace heavy objects on the advanced key.ØPut the advanced key in an ultrasonic cleaner.ØPut any magnetized objects close to the advanced key.
NOTE
lBattery life is about one year. Be sure to replace the battery as soon as you see the green KEY
indicator light in the instrument cluster begin flashing for 30 seconds after turning off the engine,
otherwise, you will not be able to start the engine using the advanced keyless start system once the
battery is completely dead Refer to KEY warning light (red) on page 5-53. If this occurs, you will
have to either force-start the engine or use the auxiliary key Refer to Advanced Key Battery Dead
Warning on page 3-20.
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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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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