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Black plate (87,1)
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
NOTE
When the liftgate is unlocked by pressing the
electric liftgate opener button, the liftgate
raises slightly to allow it to be opened. If the
liftgate is not operated for a certain period of
time after the electric liftgate opener button
has been pressed, the liftgate cannot be raised
any more from its slightly raised position.
Press the electric liftgate opener button again
to fully open the liftgate. To close the liftgate
from its slightly raised position, open it first by
pressing the electric liftgate opener button and
wait for 1 second or longer, then close it.
The door-ajar warning light will illuminate if
the liftgate is not fully closed.
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.
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qStarting the Engine
Locking the steering wheel
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.
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
10-12.
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
10-12.
Off
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start
indicator lights (ACC and ON) also turn
off.
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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 the ignition off, 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)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (ACC) illuminates.
In addition, for vehicles equipped with the
steering column lock function, the
steering wheel unlocks.
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.
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 5-41).
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.
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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).
CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, and the push button
start indicator light (red) illuminates,
this could indicate a problem with
the engine starting system and the
inability to start the engine or switch
the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
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NOTElUnder 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 pressed from off.
lThe advanced key battery is dead.lThe advanced key is out of 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.
l(Forced engine starting method)
If the KEY warning light (red) and the push
button start indicator light (red) illuminate
when the brake pedal (Automatic transaxle)
or the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle) is
depressed to start the engine, the engine
may not start using these methods. Have
your vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. If this
occurs, the engine can be force-started.
Press and hold the push button start until
the engine starts. Other procedures
necessary for starting the engine such as
having the advanced key in the cabin, and
depressing the brake pedal (Automatic
transaxle) or the clutch pedal (Manual
transaxle) are required.
lWhen the engine is force-started, the key
warning light (red) remains illuminated and
the key indicator light (green) does not
illuminate.
7. Press the push button start after both
the KEY indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster and the push button
start indicator light (green) illuminate.NOTE
lAfter starting the engine, the push button
start indicator lights (ACC and ON) turn
off and the ignition is in the ON position.
lAfter pressing the push button start and
before the engine starts, the operation
sound of the fuel pump motor from near the
fuel tank can be heard, however, this does
not indicate a malfunction.
l(With headlight auto-leveling)
After pressing the push button start and
before the engine starts, the operation
sound of the headlight leveling motors
operating at the front of the engine
compartment can be heard, however, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
8. After starting the engine, let it idle for
about ten seconds.
NOTE
lWhether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without the use of the
accelerator.
lIf the engine does not start the first time,
refer to Starting a Flooded Engine under
Emergency Starting. If the engine still does
not start, have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-17).
Starting the engine using the auxiliary
key
If the engine cannot be started for reasons
such as the advanced key battery is dead,
the engine can be started using the
auxiliary key.
1. Slide the auxiliary key out from the
bottom of the advanced key.
2. Use the auxiliary key to remove the
key slot cover.
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3. Depress the clutch (manual transaxle)
or brake pedal (automatic transaxle)
until the ring around the key slot starts
flashing.
4. Insert the auxiliary key into the slot
while it is flashing, but DO NOT
TURN THE AUXILIARY KEY IN
THE SLOT.
CAUTION
After inserting the auxiliary key, do
not attempt to turn it in the key slot.
It could damage the vehicle or the
auxiliary key.
5. Press the push button start to start the
engine.
NOTE
lLeave the auxiliary key in the key slot while
the engine is running.
lWhen leaving the vehicle, remove the
auxiliary key from the key slot and the
vehicle.
lTo switch the ignition position, insert the
auxiliary key into the key slot and press the
push button start without the brake
(automatic transaxle) or clutch pedal
(manual transaxle) depressed.
Turning off the engine
1. Stop the vehicle completely.2.(Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral.
(Automatic transaxle)
Shift the shift lever to the P position.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the push button start is pressed to
off.
NOTE
lWhen the push button start is pressed to off
from ON, the KEY indicator light (green)
flashes for approximately 30 seconds
indicating that the remaining battery power
of the advanced key is low. Replace with a
new battery before the advanced key
becomes unusable.
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance on
page 3-5.
l(Automatic transaxle)
If the engine is turned off while the shift
lever is in a position other than P, the
ignition switches to ACC.
Emergency engine stop
WARNING
Do not press (or touch) the push button
start while the vehicle is moving:
Pressing the push button start and
stopping the engine while the vehicle
is moving for any reason other than
in an emergency is dangerous.
Stopping the engine while the vehicle
is moving will result in reduced
maneuverability and braking ability
due to the loss of power steering and
power braking, which could cause an
accident and serious injury.
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qAuxiliary Key Function
Use the auxiliary key stored in the
advanced key in the event of a dead
transmitter battery or malfunction.
Removing the auxiliary key
Pull out the auxiliary key from the
advanced key.
Locking, unlocking the doors
The doors can be locked/unlocked using
the auxiliary key, refer to Locking,
Unlocking with Key (page 3-33).
Starting the engine
The engine can be started with the
auxiliary key, refer to Starting the engine
(page 3-12).
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 the lock or unlock button on the
advanced key which has had its
functions temporarily suspended.
lWhile carrying an advanced key which
has had its functions temporarily
suspended, lock the doors using the
advanced keyless system.
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.
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Opening the liftgate
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
While the ignition is switched ON, the
liftgate 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
lWhen the liftgate is unlocked by pressing
the electric liftgate opener button, the
liftgate raises slightly to allow it to be
opened. If the liftgate is not operated for a
certain period of time after the electric
liftgate opener button has been pressed, the
liftgate cannot be raised any more from its
slightly raised position. Press the electric
liftgate opener button again to fully open
the liftgate. To close the liftgate from its
slightly raised position, open it first by
pressing the electric liftgate opener button
and waiting for 1 second or longer, then
close it.
lThe sound of the latch may be heard for a
few seconds after the electric liftgate
opener has been pressed, however, this does
not indicate a malfunction.
When the liftgate cannot be opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and
the liftgate cannot be unlocked, perform
the following procedure as an emergency
measure to unlock it:
1. Fold down the rear seatbacks.
Refer to Split-Folding Rear Seatback
on page 2-8.
2. Remove the cap on the interior surface
of the liftgate with a flathead
screwdriver.
Cap
3. Turn the lever to the right to unlock the
liftgate.
Lever
After performing this emergency measure,
have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
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