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Monitoring and Maintenance
qConstant Monitoring
The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system:
lCrash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)lFront air bag sensorlAir bag moduleslSide crash sensorslAir bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning lightlFront seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systemslFront passenger air bag deactivation indicator lightlRelated wiringlDriver seat slide position sensorlFront passenger seat weight sensorslFront passenger seat weight sensor control modulelDriver and front passenger seat belt buckle switches
The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position and continues while the vehicle is being
driven.
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 switch is turned
to the ON position.
lThe air bag system warning beep sound is heard.lThe air bags have deployed.lFront passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position 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 2-56).
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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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 ................................ 3-2
Advanced Keysí...................................................................... 3-2
Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ......................... 3-7
Operation Using Advanced Key Functions ............................. 3-17
Advanced Key Suspend Function ........................................... 3-21
Warning Lights and Beep Sounds ........................................... 3-22
When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated ............................ 3-25
Doors and Locks ......................................................................... 3-26
Keys ........................................................................................ 3-26
Keyless Entry System
í.......................................................... 3-27
Door Locks ............................................................................. 3-34
Liftgate (5 Door) ..................................................................... 3-39
Trunk Lid (4 Door) ................................................................. 3-42
Inside Trunk Release Lever ..................................................... 3-44
Power Windows ...................................................................... 3-45
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-48
Hood ....................................................................................... 3-50
Moonroof
í............................................................................. 3-51
Security System ........................................................................... 3-54
Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) ............................. 3-54
Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) ........................ 3-58
Theft-Deterrent System
í........................................................ 3-62
Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-65
Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-65
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-65
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.
ØThe 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.
ØTo 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 5-49. 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 3-23.
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 luggage compartment/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 shelf(4 door)lStarting 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 with Request
Switch
All doors and the liftgate can be locked/
unlocked by pressing the request switch
on the front doors or the liftgate while the
advanced key is being carried.
Front doors
Request switch
Liftgate (Lock only)
Request switch
To lock
To lock the doors and the liftgate, press
the request switch. A beep sound will be
heard once and the hazard warning lights
will flash once.
NOTE
(Without theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the doors and the liftgate are
locked.
(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 and the liftgate are locked before the
theft-deterrent system is properly armed.
When the doors are locked by pressing the
request switch on the front doors 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
3-62.
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To unlock
Driver's door request switch
To unlock the driver's door, press the
request switch. A beep sound will be
heard twice and the hazard warning lights
will flash twice.
To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press
the request switch again within 5 seconds
and two more beep sounds will be heard.
Front passenger door request switch
To unlock the doors and the liftgate, press
the request switch. A beep sound will be
heard twice and the hazard warning lights
will flash twice.
NOTE
lConfirm that all doors and the liftgate are
securely locked.
lAll doors and the liftgate cannot be locked
when any door or the liftgate is open.
lA beep sound is heard for confirmation
when the doors and the liftgate are locked/
unlocked using the request switch. If you
prefer, the beep sound can be turned off
(page 10-9).
lThe setting can be changed so that the
doors and the liftgate are locked
automatically without pressing the request
switch (page 10-9).
(Auto-lock function)
A beep sound is heard when all doors and
the liftgate are closed while the advanced
key is being carried. All doors and the
liftgate are locked automatically after about
3 seconds when the advanced key is out of
the operational range. Also, the hazard
warning lights flash once. (Even if the
driver is in the operational range, all doors
and the liftgate are locked automatically
after about 30 seconds.)
If you are out of the operational range
before the doors and the liftgate 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 and the liftgate are closed and locked
before leaving the vehicle.
l(Auto re-lock function)
After unlocking all doors and the liftgate by
pressing the request switch, all doors and
the liftgate will automatically lock 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.
lA door or the liftgate/trunk lid is opened.lThe auxiliary key is inserted into the key
slot.
lThe push button start is in any position
except off.
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qOpening the Liftgate/Trunk Lid
A locked liftgate/trunk lid can also be
opened while the advanced key is being
carried.
5 Door
Grasp the lower end of the liftgate, press
the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate,
and then raise the liftgate when the latch
releases.
Electric liftgate
opener
4 Door
Raise the trunk lid by pressing the electric
trunk lid opener on trunk lid.
Electric trunk
lid opener
While the ignition is switched ON, the
liftgate/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).
NOTE
When using the advanced keyless function to
open the liftgate/trunk lid, it may require a few
seconds for the liftgate/trunk lid to unlock after
the electric liftgate/trunk lid opener is pressed.
The liftgate/trunk lid can be closed when
the doors are locked with the advanced
key left in the vehicle. However, to
prevent leaving the advanced key in the
vehicle, the liftgate/trunk lid can be
opened by pressing the electric liftgate/
trunk lid opener.
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 while the
advanced key is being carried or the
auxiliary key is inserted into the key slot.
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
10-9.
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
10-9.
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 5-39).
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 the
advanced 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 3-25).
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