2015 MAZDA MODEL 6 dead battery open trunk

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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/trunk lid 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 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 6-32).
lBattery life is about one year. Replace the
battery with a new one if the KEY indicator
light (green) flashes in the instrument
cluster. Replacing the battery about once a
year is recommended because the KEY
warning light/indicator light may not
illuminate or flash depending on the rate of
battery depletion.
lAdditional keys can be obtained at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6 keys can
be used with the keyless functions per
vehicle. Bring all keys to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when additional keys 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
3-43.
l(With the advanced keyless function)
A beep sound can be heard for confirmation
when the doors and trunk lid 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 trunk lid.
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 trunk lid 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 trunk lid.lThe key is not operated for 10 seconds.lPress any button except the LOCK
button on the key.
lA request switch is pressed.
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Keys
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Advanced Keyless Entry
System
í
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your
physician if radio waves from the key
will affect the device.
The advanced keyless function allows you
to lock/unlock the doors and trunk lid, or
open the trunk lid while carrying the key
without using the key.
System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning beeps.
lRequest switch Inoperable Warning
Beep
Refer to Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function) on page 7-40.
lKey Left-in-Trunk Warning Beep
Refer to Key Left-in-trunk Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function) on page 7-40.
lKey Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function) on page 7-40.NOTE
The 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.
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Advanced Keyless Entry System
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Opening the trunk lid with the remote
release button
Push the remote release button.
NOTE
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and the
trunk lid cannot be unlocked, the trunk lid can
be opened by performing the emergency
procedure.
Refer to When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened on
page 7-42.
Closing the trunk lid
To close, lower the trunk lid slowly using
the trunk lid grip recess, and then push the
trunk lid closed using both hands.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the trunk lid to
make sure it is secure.
Trunk lid grip recess
qTrunk Light
The trunk light is on when the lid is open
and off when it's closed.
NOTE
To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not leave the trunk open for a long period
when the engine is not running.
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
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Theft-Deterrent Systemí
If the theft deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which
could result in the vehicle or its contents
being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the horn and flashing the hazard
warning lights.
The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly.
qOperation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about 30
seconds when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
lUnlocking a door with the keyí, door
lock switch, or an inside door-lock
knob.
lForcing open a door, the hood or the
trunk lid.
lOpening the hood by operating the
hood release handle.
lSwitching the ignition ON without
using the push button start.
If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activate until the driver's
door or the trunk lid is unlocked with the
auxiliary key
íor with the transmitter.
(With advanced key)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by pressing the request switch
on a door.NOTE
If the battery goes dead while the theft-
deterrent system is armed, the horn will
activate and the hazard warning lights will
flash when the battery is charged or replaced.
qHow to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the moonroofí
securely.
2. Press the push button start off.
3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the
trunk lid are closed.
4. Press the lock button on the transmitter
or lock the driver's door from the
outside with the auxiliary key.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once.
The following method will also arm the
theft-deterrent system:
Press the door-lock switch“
”while
any door is open and then close all of
the doors.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Press a request switch.
The security indicator light in the
instrument panel flashes twice per
second for 20 seconds.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-23.
5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully
armed.
Before Driving
Security System
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When Trunk Lid Cannot
be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and
the trunk lid can not be opened, perform
the following procedure as an emergency
measure to Open it:
1. Open the cover.
2. Turn the lever to the left to fold the
seatback.
Cover
Lever
3. Turn the lever to the left to open the
trunk lid.
(Type A)
(Type B)
After performing this emergency measure,
have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
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If Trouble Arises
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
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