2016 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 dead battery

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Keyless Entry System
This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors and
the liftgate.
The system can start the engine without
having to take the key out of your purse
or pocket.
It can also help you signal for attention.
Operating the theft-deterrent system is
also possible on theft-deterrent system-
equipped vehicles.
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.
System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps.
For vehicles with the type A instrument
cluster, check the displayed message for
more information and, if necessary, have
the vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer, according to the indication.
lKEY Warning Light (Red)
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-20.
lIgnition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-36.
lKey Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-36.
If you have a problem with the key,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If your key is lost or stolen, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen key inoperative.
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 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 6-39).
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.
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Keys
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Advanced Keyless Entry
System
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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 liftgate, or
open the liftgate 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 7-36.
lKey Left-in-luggage Compartment
Warning Beep
Refer to Key Left-in-luggage
Compartment Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function) on page
7-37.
lKey Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function) on page 7-37.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.
Before Driving
Advanced Keyless Entry System
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NOTE
(With the advanced keyless function)lA locked liftgate can also be opened while
the key is being carried.
lWhen opening the liftgate with the doors
and the liftgate locked, it may require a few
seconds for the liftgate latch to release after
the electric liftgate opener is pressed.
lThe liftgate can be closed when the doors
are locked with the key left in the vehicle.
However, to prevent leaving the key in the
vehicle, the liftgate can be opened by
pressing the electric liftgate opener. If the
liftgate cannot be opened despite doing this
procedure, press the electric liftgate opener
to fully open the liftgate after pushing the
liftgate completely closed.
lWhen the liftgate latch is released by
pressing the electric liftgate opener, 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 has been pressed, the
liftgate cannot be raised any more from its
slightly raised position. Press the electric
liftgate opener again to fully open the
liftgate. To close the liftgate from its slightly
raised position, open it first by pressing the
electric liftgate opener, and waiting for 1
second or longer then close it.
If the liftgate is not fully closed, the driver
is notified by a warning indicated in the
instrument cluster.
lIf the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and the
liftgate cannot be unlocked, the liftgate can
be opened by performing the emergency
procedure.
Refer to When Liftgate Cannot be Opened
on page 7-39.
Closing the liftgate
To close, lower the liftgate slowly using
the liftgate grip recess, and then push the
liftgate closed using both hands.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate to
make sure it is secure.
Liftgate griprecess
qLuggage Compartment
Loading golf bags
Golf bags can be carried in the luggage
compartment.
Up to four golf bags can be carried in the
luggage compartment.
Place each of the first three golf bags into
the luggage compartment with the bottom
of each bag pointed to the right, and then
set the top of each bag so that it is pointed
to the left.
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 key, door
lock switch, or an inside door-lock
knob.
lForcing open a door, the hood or the
liftgate.
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 liftgate is unlocked with the
transmitter.
(With advanced key)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by pressing the request switch
on a door.NOTE
lIf 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.
lThe liftgate does not open while the horn is
sounding and the hazard warning lights are
flashing.
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
liftgate 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 4-20.
Before Driving
Security System
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Ignition Switch
qPush Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
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
Push button start
NOTElThe 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 about 25
minutes.
Off
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start
indicator light (amber) also turns off.
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 (amber)
illuminates.
NOTE
The 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.
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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 push button start system functions
(function which can start the engine by only
carrying the key) 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 push button start
system functions have 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) (if equipped) in the instrument
cluster and the push button start
indicator light (green) illuminate.
Indicator light
Push button start
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NOTElIf the push button start indicator light
(green) flashes, make sure that the key is
being carried (for vehicles with a type A
meter (page 4-20), messages are displayed
in the instrument cluster).
lIf 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 (for vehicles with a type A
meter (page 4-20), messages are displayed
in the instrument cluster). Refer to Engine
Start Function When Key Battery is Dead
on page 4-6.
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 (for
vehicles with a type A meter (page
4-20), messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). 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 (for
vehicles with a type A meter (page 4-20),
messages are displayed in the instrument
cluster).
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 (for vehicles with a type A
meter, messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). 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) (if equipped) 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) (if
equipped) and the push button start
indicator light (green) do not illuminate.
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Start/Stop Engine
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7. Press the push button start after both
the KEY indicator light (green) (if
equipped) in the instrument cluster and
the push button start indicator light
(green) illuminate.
NOTE
lAfter 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 firmly.
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