2009 MAZDA MODEL 6 warning

Black plate (89,1)
Advanced Key Suspend
Function
If an advanced key is left in the vehicle,
the functions of the advanced key left in
the vehicle are temporarily suspended to
prevent theft of the vehicle.
The following are inoperable:
lStarting the engine using the push
button start.
lOperating the request switches.
To restore these functions, perform any
one of the following:
lPress a switch on the advanced key
which has had its functions temporarily
suspended.
l(Manual transaxle)
When carrying another advanced key,
depress the clutch pedal until the KEY
indicator light (green) illuminates.
(Automatic transaxle)
When carrying another advanced key,
depress the brake pedal until the KEY
indicator light (green) illuminates.
Warning Lights and Beep
Sounds
qSystem Malfunction Warning Light
If any malfunction occurs in the advanced
keyless function, the KEY warning light
(red) in the instrument cluster illuminates
continuously.
CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red) remains
illuminated, do not continue to drive
the vehicle with the advanced keyless
function. Park the vehicle in a safe
place and use the auxiliary key to
continue driving the vehicle. Have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Starting the engine (page
3-10).
q Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened while the
ignition is switched to ACC, a continuous
beep sound will be heard to notify the
driver that the ignition has not been
switched off (STOP). Left in this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the car cannot be locked, and
the battery power will be depleted.
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qAdvanced Key Removed from
Vehicle Warning Beep
Under the following conditions, a beep
sound will be heard and the KEY warning
light (red) will flash continuously when
the push button start has not been
switched off to notify the driver that the
advanced key has been removed. The
KEY warning light (red) will stop flashing
when the advanced key is back inside the
vehicle:
lThe push button start has not been
switched off, the driver's door is open,
and the advanced key is removed from
the vehicle. (A beep sound will be
heard 3 times.)
However the beep sound will be heard
continuously when the push button
start is switched to ACC and the door
is open due to the activation of the
warning beep sound indicating that the
push button start is not switched off.
lThe push button start has not been
switched off and all the doors are
closed after removing the advanced
key from the vehicle. (A beep sound
will be heard 6 times. The volume of
the beep sound can be changed.)
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 10-8.
NOTE
Because the advanced key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Advanced Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the advanced
key is carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area
within the vehicle.
q Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep
If the request switch for a front door is
pressed under the following conditions
while the advanced key is being carried, a
beep will be heard 6 times to indicate that
the front doors cannot be locked.
lA door is open (door ajar included).lThe push button start has not been
switched to off.
lThe auxiliary key is inserted into the
key slot.
qAdvanced Key Battery Dead
Warning
When the push button start is pressed off
from ON, 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 Personalization Features on page
10-8.
qEngine Start Not Permitted Warning
Under 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 switched from
off.
lThe advanced key battery is dead.lThe advanced key is not within
operational range.
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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.
qAdvanced Key Left-in-trunk
Warning Beep
If the advanced key is left in the trunk
compartment with all doors locked and
the trunk lid closed, a beep sound is heard
for about 10 seconds to remind the driver
the advanced key has been left in the
trunk compartment. If this happens, open
the trunk lid by pressing the request
switch and remove the advanced key. An
advanced key removed from the trunk
may not function because its functions
may have been temporarily suspended. To
restore the advanced key function,
perform the applicable procedure (page
3-19).
The system can be set not to open the
trunk.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-8.
qAdvanced Key Left-in-vehicle
Warning Beep
If an advanced key is left in the vehicle
cabin and all the doors are locked using a
separate advanced key, a beep sound is
heard for about 10 seconds to remind the
driver that the advanced key has been left
in the vehicle cabin. If this happens, the
doors lock but the functions of the
advanced key left in the vehicle cabin
may be temporarily suspended. Perform
the following procedure to restore the
functions of the advanced key (page
3-19).
The volume of the beep sound can be
changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-8.
NOTE
The warning beep does not sound while the
trunk is open. The warning beep sounds after
the trunk is closed.
qAuxiliary Key Removed Warning
Beep
If the auxiliary key is removed under the
following conditions while it is in use and
in the ACC or ON position, the warning
beep sounds three times.
lThe advanced key is not in the vehicle.lThe battery for the advanced key is
dead.
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When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated
Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light in
the instrument cluster illuminates to notify the driver of improper operation of the
advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-19).
WarningHow to check
When a door is open, a continuous beep sound will be
heard. Check whether the push button start has been switched
off.
When a door is open, 3 beep sounds are heard, and the
KEY warning light (red) in the instrument cluster
flashes. Check whether the advanced key has been removed
from the vehicle.
When a door is closed, a beep sound is heard 6 times,
and the KEY warning light (red) in the instrument
cluster flashes. Check whether the advanced key has been removed
from the vehicle.
When locking the doors or closing the trunk, the chime
sounds for about ten seconds. Check whether the advanced key has been left in the
vehicle or the trunk.
When attempting to lock the doors by pressing the
request switch on the front doors, and six beep sounds
are heard. Check whether the push button start has been switched
off.
Check whether a door is open.
When the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in the
instrument cluster. The advanced key battery power is low. Replace the
battery with a new one.
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance on page 3-5.
When the KEY warning light (red) remains illuminated
in the instrument cluster. The advanced key is malfunctioning. Park the vehicle in
a safe place, and use the auxiliary key to continue
driving the vehicle. Have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
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Keys
WARNING
Do not leave the key in your vehicle
with children and keep them in a place
where your children will not find or
play with them:Leaving children in a vehicle with the
key is dangerous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or even
killed. Children may find these new
kinds of keys to be an interesting toy
to play with and could cause the
power windows or other controls to
operate, or even make the vehicle
move.
NOTE
lRefer to Immobilizer System (page 3-53) for
information regarding keys and engine
starting.
l(With theft-deterrent system)
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-55)
for information regarding keys and the
prevention of vehicle and vehicle contents
theft.
The keys operate all locks.
With keyless entry system
Key code number plate
Retractable
type key
Without keyless entry system
Key code number plate
A code number is stamped on the plate
attached to the key set; detach this plate
and store it in a safe place (not in the
vehicle) for use if you need to make a
replacement key.
NOTE
lWrite down the code number and keep it in
a separate safe and convenient place, but
not in the vehicle.
If your key is lost, consult your Authorized
Mazda Dealer and have your code number
ready.
lSome types of key chains cannot be
attached to the retractable type key. In this
case, use the key ring provided with the
transmitter which has the key code number
plate attached.
Key ring
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NOTElThe 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 key is
in the ignition switch.
lDoors can be locked by pressing the lock
button while any other door is open.
However, the hazard warning lights will not
flash and the horn will not sound.
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 3-27).
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
Trunk button Panic button
Operation
indicator light
NOTEl(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.
NOTEThe unlock button can be used to open the
power windows and the moonroof, but the lock
button cannot be used to close the power
windows and the moonroof.
Refer to the following pages:
Opening/Closing the Power Windows (page
3-41)
Opening/Closing the Moonroof (page 3-48)
The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.
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Lock button
To lock the doors, press the lock button.
To confirm that all doors have been
locked, press the lock button again within
5 seconds. If they are closed and locked,
the horn will sound.
The system can be set not to sound the
horn.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-8.
NOTE
lPressing the transmitter lock button to lock
the doors while any door is open does not
sound the horn.
l(Without theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights will flash once
to indicate that all doors are locked.
l(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights flash when the
theft deterrent system is armed.
The hazard warning lights do not flash if all
the doors are locked before the theft-
deterrent system is properly armed.
When the doors are locked by pressing the
lock button on the transmitter while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the hazard
warning lights will flash once to indicate
that the system is armed.
Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page
3-55.
NOTElAll doors cannot be locked when the key is
in the ignition switch.
lConfirm that all doors are locked visually
or audibly by use of the double click.
Unlock button
To unlock the driver's door, press the
unlock button.To unlock all doors, press the unlock
button again within 5 seconds.
NOTE
(Without theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights will flash twice to
indicate that all doors are unlocked.
(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights flash when the theft
deterrent system is turned off.
The hazard warning lights do not flash unless
the theft deterrent system has been properly
turned off.
When the doors are unlocked by pressing the
unlock button on the transmitter while the
theft-deterrent system is turned off, the hazard
warning lights will flash twice to indicate that
the system is turned off.
Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page
3-55.
The system can be set to unlock all doors by
performing a single operation.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-8.
NOTEAuto re-lock function
After unlocking with the transmitter, all doors
will automatically lock if one of the doors or
the trunk lid is not opened within about 30
seconds.
The time required for the doors to lock
automatically can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-8.
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).
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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.
Turning off the alarm
Press any button on the transmitter.
q Transmitter 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.
CAUTION
Ø Install the battery with the positive
pole () facing up. 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 (CR1620 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 and/or water.
ØNever deform or crush.
Replacing the transmitter battery
1. Unfold the key (page 3-23).
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