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Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you
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Perchlorate
Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, lithium batteries, ...] may
contain Perchlorate Material–Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See
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Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may find
some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
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qSeat Warmerí
The front seats are electrically heated. The
ignition must be switched ON.
Press the seat warmer switch to illuminate
the indicator light while the ignition is
switched ON. The mode changes as
follow each time the seat warmer switch is
pressed.
Fully Automatic Type Climate Control
OFF
High
Mid
Low
Manual Type Climate Control
OFF
High
Mid
Low
WARNING
Be careful when using the seat warmer:
The heat from the seat warmer may
be too hot for some people, as
indicated below, and could cause a
low-temperature burn.
ØInfants, small babies, elderly
people, and physically challenged
people
ØPeople with delicate skin
ØPeople who are excessively
fatigued
ØPeople who are intoxicated
ØPeople who have taken sleep-
inducing medicine such as
sleeping pills or cold medicine
Do not use the seat warmer with
anything having high moisture-
retention ability such as a blanket or
cushion on the seat:
The seat may be heated excessively
and cause a low-temperature burn.
Do not use the seat warmer even when
taking a short nap in the vehicle:
The seat may be heated excessively
and cause a low-temperature burn.
Do not place heavy objects with sharp
projections on the seat, or insert
needles or pins into it:
This could cause the seat to become
excessively heated and result in injury
from a minor burn.
CAUTION
Do not use organic solvents to clean
the seat. It may damage the seat
surface and the heater.
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íSome models.
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CAUTION
Radio equipment like this is governed
by laws.
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE
lThe keyless entry system operation may
vary due to local conditions.
lThe keyless entry system is fully operational
(door/liftgate lock/unlock) when the push
button start is switched off. The system does
not operate if the push button start is
switched to any position other than off.
lIf the key (transmitter) does not operate
when pressing a button or the operational
range becomes too small, the battery may
be dead. To install a new battery, refer to
Replace Electrical Battery(page 6-33).
lAdditional key (transmitter) can be
obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Up to 6 keys can be used with the keyless
functions per vehicle. Bring all key
(transmitter) to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer when additional key (transmitter)
are required.
qTransmitter
NOTEl(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights flash when the
theft-deterrent system is armed or turned
off.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-37.
l(With the advanced keyless function)
A beep sound can be heard for confirmation
when the doors and liftgate are locked/
unlocked using the key. If you prefer, the
beep sound can be turned off.
The volume of the beep sound can also be
changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
Use the following procedure to change the
setting.
1 Switch the ignition off and close all of the
doors and the liftgate.
2 Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's
door, press and hold the LOCK button on
the key for 5 seconds or longer.
All of the doors and the liftgate lock and the
beep sound activates at the currently set
volume. (If the beep sound is currently set
to not activate, it will not activate.) The
setting changes each time the LOCK button
on the key is pressed and the beep sound
activates at the set volume. (If the beep
sound has been set to not activate, it will
not activate.)
4. The setting change is completed by doing
any one of the following:
lSwitch the ignition to ACC or ON.lClose the driver's door.lOpen the liftgate.lThe key is not operated for 10 seconds.lThe key UNLOCK button is pressed.lA request switch or the electric liftgate
opener is pressed.
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NOTElThe system can be set to unlock all doors by
performing a single operation.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
Use the following procedure to change the
setting.
1 Switch the ignition off and close all of the
doors and the liftgate.
2 Open the driver's door.
3 Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's
door, press and hold the UNLOCK button
on the key for 5 seconds or longer.
When you hear the lock/unlock operation
sound for the doors, the system switches to
the new setting. After this, if you want to
continue changing the setting, the system
switches through the sequence of available
settings and sounds the lock/unlock
operation sound each time you press the
UNLOCK button on the key.
4 The setting change is completed by doing
any one of the following:
lSwitch the ignition to ACC or ON.lClose the driver's door.lOpen the liftgate.lThe key is not operated for 10 seconds.lThe key LOCK button is pressed.lA request switch or the electric liftgate
opener is pressed.
l(Auto re-lock function)
After unlocking with the key, all doors and
the liftgate will automatically lock if any of
the following operations are not performed
within about 60 seconds. If your vehicle has
a theft-deterrent system, the hazard
warning lights will flash for confirmation.
The time required for the doors to lock
automatically can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
lA door or the liftgate is opened.lThe push button start is switched to any
position other than off.
l(With theft-deterrent system)
When the doors are unlocked by pressing
the unlock button on the key while the theft-
deterrent system is turned off, the hazard
warning lights will flash twice to indicate
that the system is turned off.
Panic button
If you witness from a distance someone
attempting to break into or damage your
vehicle, pressing the panic button will
activate the vehicle's alarm.
NOTE
The panic button will work whether any door
or the liftgate is open or closed.
(Turning on the alarm)
Pressing the panic button for 1 second or
more will trigger the alarm for about 2
minutes and 30 seconds, and the
following will occur:
lThe horn sounds intermittently.lThe hazard warning lights flash.
(Turning off the alarm)
The alarm stops by pressing any button on
the key.
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Front passenger door request switch
To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press
the request switch. A beep sound will be
heard twice and the hazard warning lights
will flash twice.
NOTE
lThe system can be set to unlock all doors by
performing a single operation.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
Use the following procedure to change the
setting.
1 Switch the ignition off and close all of the
doors and the liftgate.
2 Open the driver's door.
3 Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's
door, press and hold the UNLOCK button
on the key for 5 seconds or longer.
When you hear the lock/unlock operation
sound for the doors, the system switches to
the new setting. After this, if you want to
continue changing the setting, the system
switches through the sequence of available
settings and sounds the lock/unlock
operation sound each time you press the
UNLOCK button on the transmitter.
4 The setting change is completed by doing
any one of the following:
lSwitch the ignition to ACC or ON.lClose the driver's door.lOpen the liftgate.lThe key is not operated for 10 seconds.lThe key LOCK button is pressed.lA request switch or the electric liftgate
opener is pressed.
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.
lIt may require a few seconds for the doors
to unlock after the request switch is
pressed.
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.
The volume of the beep sound can also be
changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
Use the following procedure to change the
setting.
1 Switch the ignition off and close all of the
doors and the liftgate.
2 Open the driver's door.
3 Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's
door, press and hold the LOCK button on
the key for 5 seconds or longer.
All of the doors and the liftgate lock and the
beep sound activates at the currently set
volume. (If the beep sound is currently set to
not activate, it will not activate.) The setting
changes each time the LOCK button on the
key is pressed and the beep sound activates
at the set volume. (If the beep sound has
been set to not activate, it will not activate.)
4 The setting change is completed by doing
any one of the following:
lSwitch the ignition to ACC or ON.lClose the driver's door.lOpen the liftgate.lThe key is not operated for 10 seconds.lThe key UNLOCK button is pressed.lA request switch or the electric liftgate
opener is pressed.
l(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights flash when the
theft-deterrent system is armed or turned
off.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-37.
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lThe setting can be changed so that the
doors and the liftgate are locked
automatically without pressing the request
switch.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
(Auto-lock function)
Three seconds after the doors and the
liftgate are closed and the key is out of the
operational range, the doors and the
liftgate will lock automatically. 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 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. The auto-lock function
does not close the power windows.
l(Auto re-lock function)
After unlocking with the request switch, all
doors and the liftgate will automatically
lock if any of the following operations are
not performed within about 60 seconds. If
your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system,
the hazard warning lights will flash for
confirmation.
The time required for the doors to lock
automatically can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
lA door or the liftgate is opened.lThe ignition is switched to any position
other than off.
qLocking, Unlocking with Transmitter
All doors and the liftgate can be locked/
unlocked by operating the keyless entry
system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry
System (page 3-3).
qLocking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Switch
All doors and the liftgate lock
automatically when lock side is pressed.
They all unlock when unlock side is
pressed.
To lock all the doors/liftgate from an open
front door, press the lock side of the door
lock switch and then close the door.
Driver's door
Unlock
Lock
Front passenger's door
UnlockLock
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qAuto Lock/Unlock Function
WARNING
Do not pull the inner handle on a front
door:
Pulling an inner handle on a front
door while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. Passengers can fall out of
the vehicle if a front door accidentally
opens, which could result in death or
serious injury.
lWhen the vehicle speed exceeds 20
km/h (12 mph), all doors and the
liftgate lock automatically.
lWhen the ignition is switched off, all
doors and the liftgate unlock
automatically.
These functions can also be disabled so
that they do not operate.
Auto lock/unlock function setting
change using door-lock switch
The doors and the liftgate can set to lock
or unlock automatically by selecting any
one of the functions from the following
table and using the driver's door-lock
switch on the interior door panel to
perform the setting change as indicated in
the procedure which follows.
Settings can be changed using the
following operation.NOTE
lFunction number 3 is the factory setting for
your vehicle.
lThere are only a total of five auto lock/
unlock settings available for automatic
transaxle vehicles, and three for manual
transaxle vehicles. Be sure to press the
unlock side of the driver's door-lock switch
the correct number of times according to
the selected function number. If the switch
is mistakenly pressed six times on an
automatic transaxle vehicle or four times
on a manual transaxle, the procedure will
be invalidated. If this occurs, start the
procedure from the beginning.
Function
numberFunction*1
1The auto door-lock function is
disabled.
2All the doors and the liftgate lock
automatically when the vehicle speed
is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more.
3All the doors and the liftgate lock
automatically when the vehicle speed
is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more.
All the doors and the liftgate unlock
when the ignition is switched from ON
to Off.
4(Automatic transaxle vehicles only)
When the ignition is switched ON and
the shift lever is shifted from park (P)
to any other gear position, all the
doors and the liftgate lock
automatically.
5(Automatic transaxle vehicles only)
When the ignition is switched ON and
the shift lever is shifted from park (P)
to any other gear position, all the
doors and the liftgate lock
automatically.
When the shift lever is shifted to park
(P) while the ignition is switched ON,
all the doors and the liftgate unlock
automatically.
*1 Other settings for the auto door lock function are
available at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For
details consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.
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1. Safely park the vehicle. All doors must
remain closed.
2. Switch the ignition ON.
3. Press and hold the lock side of the
driver's door-lock switch within 20
seconds of switching the ignition ON,
and make sure a beep sound is heard
about eight seconds afterwards.
4. Referring to the auto lock/unlock
function setting table and determine the
function number for the desired setting.
Press the unlock side of the driver's
door-lock switch the same number of
times as the selected function number
(Ex. If you select function 2, press the
unlock side of the switch only 2 times).
5. Three seconds after the function setting
has been changed, a beep sound will
beep in the amount of the selected
function number. (Ex. Function
number 3 = 3 beep sounds)(Manual transaxle vehicles)
Press 2 times
Press 3 times Current Function Number
Function Number 1
Function Number 2
Function Number 3
Press 4 times Press unlock side of
lock switch once
Cancel settingCancel setting
Function set (The
number of beeps
heard is the same as
the selected function
number) Press lock side of
lock switch
Wait for 3 second
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