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NOTE
Locking the doors with the inside door-lock
knob will not arm the system.
qTo Turn off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off by any
one of the following methods:
lUnlock a door with the key.lPress the unlock button on the keyless
entry system transmitter.
lInsert the key into the ignition switch
and turn it to the ON position.
l(With advanced key)lPress a request switch on the doors
or the unlock button on the
transmitter.
lTurn the start knob to the ON
position.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice
to indicate that the system is turned off.
NOTE
The trunk lid can be opened with the key or the
transmitter even when the system is armed. The
alarm will not come on and the system will
remain armed.
q To Stop an Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off by
any one of the following methods:
lUnlock a door with the key.lOpen the trunk lid with the key.lPress the unlock button or press and
hold the trunk button on the keyless
entry system transmitter.
l(With advanced key)lPress a request switch on the doors.lPress the unlock button or press and
hold the trunk button on the
transmitter. NOTE
If you have any problem with the theft-
deterrent system, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
q
Theft-Deterrent Labels
A label indicating that your vehicle is
equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is
in the glove compartment.
Mazda recommends that you affix it to the
lower rear corner of a front door window.
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If the warning light illuminates again even
after the tire pressures are adjusted, there
may be a tire puncture.
Refer to Vehicle with run-flat tires on
page 7-3.
Vehicles with Instant Mobility System
(IMS) emergency flat tire repair kit
If an emergency tire repair is needed,
repair the punctured tire with the
emergency flat tire repair kit (page 7-7).
CAUTION
Do not use non-genuine tire sealant.
It may damage the tire pressure
sensor.
Vehicles with optional temporary spare
tire
If you have bought the optional temporary
spare tire, replace the punctured tire with
the temporary spare tire. Refer to the
manufacturer's instructions.
Warning light flashes
When the warning light flashes, there may
be a system malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
q Flat Tire Warning Lightí
This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.
Warning light illuminates/Warning
beep sounds
If the tire pressures decrease extremely
after the TPMS warning light has
illuminated, or if a tire is punctured, the
flat tire warning light also illuminates, and
a beep sound will be heard for
approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to Vehicle with run-flat tires on
page 7-3.
qKEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY
Indicator Light (Green) (with
Advanced Key)
This indicator has two colors.
KEY Warning Light (Red)
When illuminated
lWhen the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position, it illuminates
momentarily and then goes out.
lIf any malfunction occurs in the
advanced keyless system, it illuminates
continuously.
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Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)
The indicator light illuminates green when
a cruising speed has been set.
qTurn-Signal/Hazard Warning
Indicator Lights
When operating the turn signal lights, the
left or right turn signal indicator light
flashes to indicate which turn signal light
is operating (page 5-58).
When operating the hazard warning
lights, both turn signal indicator lights
flash (page 5-61).
NOTE
If an indicator light remains illuminated (does
not flash) or if it flashes abnormally, one of the
turn signal bulbs may be burned out.
Beep Sounds
qSeat Belt Warning Beep
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, a beep sound will be heard
for about 6 seconds.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened and
the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than
about 20 km/h (12 mph), a beep sound
will be heard again for a specified period
of time.
Refer to Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep on
page 5-46.
qIgnition Key Reminder
If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or
ACC position with the key inserted, a
continuous beep sound will be heard
when the driver's door is opened.
qLights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a continuous
beep sound will be heard when the
driver's door is opened.
NOTE
When the advanced keyless function is used
and the start knob is in the ACC position, the
Start Knob Not in Lock Warning Beep (page
3-19) overrides the lights-on reminder.
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qTire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beepí
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds if the tire pressures
decrease.
If the tire pressure decreases extremely, a
beep sound will be heard for
approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
on page 5-29.
qAdvanced Keyless Warning (with
Advanced Key)
Warning indicators for the advanced key,
such as “the advanced key removed from
vehicle warning ”, use a beep sound and
warning/indicator lights in the instrument
cluster.
Refer to Warning and Beep Sounds on
page 3-19.
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Lighting Control
qHeadlights
To turn on the lights, turn the headlight
switch on the end of the control lever.
Switch Position
Headlights Off Off On
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard
illumination Off On On
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery, don't leave
the lights on while the engine is off unless
safety requires them.
Xenon fusion headlight bulbsí
The low-beam bulbs of the headlights
have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a
bright white beam over a wide area.
WARNING
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself:
Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself is dangerous. Because the
xenon fusion bulbs require high
voltage, you could receive an electric
shock if the bulbs are handled
incorrectly. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement
is necessary.
NOTE
If the headlights flicker, or the brightness
weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a
replacement is necessary. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
q Lights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a continuous
beep sound will be heard when the
driver's door is opened.
NOTE
When the advanced keyless function is used
and the start knob is in the ACC position, the
Start Knob Not in Lock Warning Beep (page
3-19) overrides the lights-on reminder.
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Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3Changing .................................... 7-13
Instant Mobility System
(IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair
Kit ................................................ 7-7
Tool storage .................................. 7-5
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-58
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-6
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-40
Gauge ......................................... 5-39
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-42 Panel description ........................ 8-45
Replacement ............................... 8-42
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-82
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-61
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-56
Flashing ...................................... 5-57
High-low beam .......................... 5-57
On reminder ............................... 5-56
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-62
Hood Release .................................... 3-42
Horn .................................................. 5-61
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-23
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-63
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-67
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-41 Cruise ......................................... 5-53
DSC OFF .................................... 5-53
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-52
KEY ............................................ 5-50
Security ...................................... 5-52
Shift position .............................. 5-52
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-53
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-54
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-35
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-36
Interior Care ...................................... 8-55
Interior Lights ................................... 6-80
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-21
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-24
Keys .................................................. 3-23
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-58
Light Bulbs Replacement ............................... 8-34
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-56
11-4
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