2013 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 key

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NOTElThe key must be carried because the 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.
lThe advanced keyless entry system
functions can be deactivated to prevent any
possible adverse effect on a user wearing a
pacemaker or other medical device. If the
system is deactivated, you will be unable to
start the engine by carrying the key.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details. If the advanced keyless entry system
has been deactivated, you can start the
engine by following the procedure indicated
when the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead on page 4-6.
lAfter starting a cold engine, the engine
speed increases and a whining sound from
the engine compartment can be heard.
This is for improved exhaust gas
purification and does not indicate defect of
the parts.
lEngine-starting is controlled by the spark
ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Standard
requirements regulating the impulse
electrical field strength of radio noise.
1. Make sure you are carrying the 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. Refer to Warning/
Indicator Lights on page 4-15. If the
push button start indicator light (green)
flashes, make sure that the key is being
carried. If the push button start
indicator light (green) flashes with the
key being carried, touch the key to the
push button start and start the engine.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-6.
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CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, 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.NOTE
lUnder the following conditions, the KEY
warning light (red) flashes after the push
button start is pressed to inform the driver
that the push button start will not switch to
ACC even if it is pressed from off.
lThe key battery is dead.lThe key is out of operational range.lThe 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 key is in the operational range.
l(Forced engine starting method)
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
or the push button start indicator light
(amber) flashes, this could indicate that the
engine may not start using the usual
starting method. 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 key in the cabin,
and depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle) are required.
lWhen the engine is force-started, the KEY
warning light (red) remains illuminated and
the push button start indicator light
(amber) remains flashing.
l(Automatic transaxle)
When the shift lever is in the neutral (N)
position, the KEY indicator light (green)
and the push button start indicator light
(green) do 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.
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NOTElAfter starting the engine, the push button
start indicator light (amber) 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.
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).
qEngine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead
CAUTION
When starting the engine by holding
the transmitter over the push button
start due to a dead key battery or a
malfunctioning key, be careful not to
allow the following.
Otherwise the signal from the key
will not be received correctly and the
engine may not start.
ØMetal parts of other keys or metal
objects touch the key.
ØSpare keys or keys for other
vehicles equipped with an
immobilizer system touch or come
near the key.
ØDevices for electronic purchases, or
security passage which touch or
come near the key.
If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:
1. Depress the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle) or fully depress the clutch
pedal (manual transaxle).
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2. Verify that the push button start
indicator light (green) flashes.
NOTE
The push button start indicator light (green)
will flash even if the push button start is
pressed before depressing the brake pedal
(automatic transaxle) or the clutch pedal
(manual transaxle). If the clutch pedal is
depressed (manual transaxle) or the brake
pedal is depressed (automatic transaxle) under
this condition, the engine can be started by
resuming the procedure following this.
3. Touch the push button start using the
backside of the key (as shown) while
the push button start indicator light
(green) flashes.
Key
Indicator light
Push button start
4. After the push button start indicator
light (green) changes to full
illumination, press the push button start
with your finger.NOTE
lThe engine cannot be started unless the
clutch pedal is fully depressed (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal is fully
depressed (automatic transaxle).
lIf there is a malfunction with the push
button start function, the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes. In this case,
the engine may start, however, have the
vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
lIf the push button start indicator light
(green) does not illuminate, perform the
operation from the beginning again. If it
does not illuminate, have the vehicle
checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lIf you just want to change the ignition
position (with a dead key battery), after the
push button start indicator light (green)
changes to illumination, release the brake
pedal (automatic transaxle) or the clutch
pedal (manual transaxle), and press the
push button start. The ignition switches in
the order of ACC, ON, and OFF each time
it is pressed. Once the ignition switches off,
the ignition position can no longer be
switched. Therefore, if the engine starts,
perform the operation from the beginning
again.
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Turning the Engine Off
WARNING
Do not stop the engine while the
vehicle is moving:
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
braking ability due to the loss of
power braking, which could cause an
accident and serious injury.
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. The ignition position is off.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the push button start is pressed to
off.NOTE
lThe electrical fan in the engine
compartment could turn on for a few
minutes after the ignition is switched from
ON to OFF, whether or not the A/C is on or
off, to cool the engine compartment quickly.
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 key is low. Replace with a new
battery before the key becomes unusable.
Refer to Replace electrical battery (page
6-33).
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.
qEmergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start while the engine is running or the
vehicle being driven, or quickly pressing
it any number of times will turn the
engine off immediately. The ignition
position will be ACC.
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Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
AWD Warning Light 4-21
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light 4-21
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light 4-22
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 4-22
Low Fuel Warning Light 4-18
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light 4-23
Seat Belt Warning Light 4-23
Door-Ajar Warning Light 4-24
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 4-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 4-25
KEY Warning Light (Red)/Indicator Light (Green) 4-26
Traction Control System (TCS)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Indicator
Light4-27
Traction Control System (TCS) OFF Indicator Light 4-28
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) OFF Indicator Light 4-28
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue) 4-28
Shift Position Indicator Light 4-28
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Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire
pressure. Refer to the specification charts
(page 9-7).
NOTE
lPerform tire pressure adjustment when the
tires are cold. Tire pressure will vary
according to the tire temperature, therefore
let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive
it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before adjusting
the tire pressures. When pressure is
adjusted on hot tires to the cold inflation
pressure, the TPMS warning light/beep may
turn on after the tires cool and pressure
drops below specification.
Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light,
resulting from the tire air pressure dropping
due to cold ambient temperature will
remain illuminated even if the ambient
temperature rises. In this case, it will also
be necessary to adjust the tire air pressures.
If the TPMS warning light illuminates due
to a drop in tire air pressure, make sure to
check and adjust the tire air pressures.
lTires lose air naturally over time and the
TPMS cannot tell if the tires are getting too
soft over time or you have a flat. However,
when you find one low tire in a set of four-
that is an indication of trouble; you should
have someone drive the vehicle slowly
forward so you can inspect any low tire for
cuts and any metal objects sticking through
tread or sidewall. Put a few drops of water
in the valve stem to see if it bubbles
indicating a bad valve. Leaks need to be
addressed by more than simply refilling the
trouble tire as leaks are dangerous - take it
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If the warning light illuminates again even
after the tire pressures are adjusted, there
may be a tire puncture. Replace the
punctured tire with the temporary spare
tire (page 7-7).
Warning light flashes
If the tire pressure monitoring system has
a malfunction, the tire pressure warning
light flashes for about 1 minute when the
ignition is switched ON and then
continues illuminating. Have your vehicle
checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible.
qKEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY
Indicator Light (Green)
This indicator has two colors.
KEY Warning Light (Red)
When illuminated
If any malfunction occurs in the keyless
entry system, it illuminates continuously.
CAUTION
If the key warning indicator light
illuminates or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, the
engine may not start. If the engine
cannot be started, try starting it
using the emergency operation for
starting the engine, and have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
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When flashing
lUnder the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) flashes to
notify the driver that the ignition
cannot be switched from off.
lThe key battery is dead.lThe key is not within operational
range.
lThe 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 key is in the
operational range.
lUnder the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) will flash
continuously when the ignition has not
been switched off to notify the driver
that the key has been removed from the
vehicle. The KEY warning light (red)
will stop flashing when the key is back
inside the vehicle:
The ignition has not been switched off
and all the doors and the liftgate are
closed after removing the key from the
vehicle.
NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity radio
waves, the Key Removed From Vehicle
Warning may activate if the key is carried
together with a metal object or it is placed in a
poor signal reception area.
KEY Indicator Light (Green)
When illuminated
When the brake pedal is depressed with
an automatic transaxle or the clutch pedal
is depressed with a manual transaxle, the
system confirms that the correct key is
inside the vehicle, the KEY indicator light
(green) illuminates, and the engine can be
started (page 4-3).When flashing
When the ignition is switched from ON to
off, 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 key becomes unusable.
Refer to Replace Electrical Battery on
page 6-33.
qTCS/DSC Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the
indicator light flashes.
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the
brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
lIn addition to the indicator light flashing, a
slight lugging sound will come from the
engine. This indicates that the TCS/DSC is
operating properly.
lOn slippery surfaces, such as fresh snow, it
will be impossible to achieve high rpm
when the TCS is on.
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