2012 MAZDA MODEL MAZDASPEED 3 key

Black plate (99,1)
qRequest 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 six 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
10-12.
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.
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-luggage
compartment/trunk Warning Beep
If the advanced key is left in the luggage/
trunk compartment with all doors locked
and the liftgate/trunk lid closed, a beep
sound is heard for about 10 seconds to
remind the driver the advanced key has
been left in the luggage/trunk
compartment. If this happens, open the
liftgate/trunk lid by pressing the electric
liftgate/trunk lid opener and remove the
advanced key. An advanced key removed
from the luggage compartment/trunk may
not function because its functions may
have been temporarily suspended. To
restore the advanced key function,
perform the applicable procedure (page
3-21).
The system can be set not to open the
trunk.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-12.
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Black plate (100,1)
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
3-21).
The volume of the beep sound can be
changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-12.
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 3-22).
Warning How 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/liftgate, the
chime sounds for about ten seconds.Check whether the advanced key has been left in the
vehicle or the trunk/liftgate.
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 3-57) for
information regarding keys and engine
starting.
l(With theft-deterrent system)
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-61)
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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Key extend/retract method (Retractable
type key)
To extend the key, press the release
button.
To retract the key, rotate it into the holder
while pressing the release button.
Keyless Entry Systemí
This system remotely locks and unlocks
the doors and the liftgate, and opens the
trunk lid.
It can also help you signal for attention.
Operating the theft-deterrent system with
the keyless entry system transmitter is
also possible on theft-deterrent system-
equipped vehicles.
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the transmitter,
do not:
ØDrop the transmitter.
ØGet the transmitter wet.
ØDisassemble the transmitter.
ØExpose the transmitter to any kind
of magnetic field.
ØExpose the transmitter to high
temperatures on places such as
the dashboard or hood, under
direct sunlight.
NOTE
lThe 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.
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 3-31).
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.
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qTransmitter
5 door
Lock button
Unlock button
Panic button
Operation
indicator light
4 door
Lock button
Unlock button
Trunk buttonPanic button
Operation
indicator light
The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.
Lock button
To lock the doors and the liftgate, press
the lock button.
To confirm that all doors and the liftgate
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
10-12.NOTE
lDoors and the liftgate can be locked by
pressing the lock button while any other
door or the liftgate is open. However, the
hazard warning lights will not flash and the
horn will not sound.
l(Without theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights will flash once
to indicate that all 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
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
3-61.
lThe hazard warning lights can be set to not
flash when the doors are locked or
unlocked.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-12.
lAll doors and the liftgate cannot be locked
when the key is in the ignition switch.
lConfirm that all doors and the liftgate 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 and the liftgate, press
the unlock button again within 5 seconds.
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Black plate (106,1)
Declaration of Conformity
Keyless entry system
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qTransmitter 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
ØInstall the battery with the positive
pole (
) facing down. Battery
leakage could occur if it is not
installed correctly.
ØWhen 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.
ØThere is the danger of explosion if
the battery is not correctly
replaced.
ØReplace only with the same type
battery (CR1620 or equivalent).
ØDispose 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 3-26).2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and
push the tab to remove the key from
the transmitter.
Ta b
3. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and
gently pry open the transmitter.
4. Remove the battery.
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