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•Always keep a spare key in case one is
lost. If a key is lost, consult an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible.
•If you lose a key, an Authorised Mazda
Repairer will reset the electronic codes
of your remaining keys and immobilizer
system. Bring all the remaining keys to
an Authorised Mazda Repairer to reset.
Starting the vehicle with a key that has
not been reset is not possible.
▼Operation
NOTE
•The engine may not start and security
indicator light may illuminate or flash if
the key is placed in an area where it is
difficult for the system to detect the
signal, such as on the instrument panel
or in the glove comp
artment. Move the
key to a location within the signal
range, switch the ignition off, and then
restart the engine.
•Signals from a TV or radio station, or
from a transceiver or mobile telephone
could interfere with your immobilizer
system. If you are using the proper key
and the engine fails to start, check the
security indicator light.
Arming
The system is armed when the ignition is
switched from ON to off.
The security indica tor light in the
instrument cluster flashes every 2 seconds
until the system is disarmed.
Disarming
The system is disarmed when the ignition
is switched ON with the correct
programmed key. The security indicator
light illuminates for about 3 seconds and
then turns off. If the engine does not start
with the correct key, and the security
indicator light remains illuminated or
flashing, try the following:
Make sure the key is within the
operational range for signal transmission.
Switch the ignition off, and then restart the
engine. If the engine d oes not start after 3
or more tries, contact an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
NOTE
•If the security indicator light flashes
continuously while you are driving, do
not shut off the engine. Go to an
Authorised Mazda Repairer and have it
checked. If the engine is shut off while
the indicator light is flashing, you will
not be able to restart it.
•Because the electronic codes are reset
when the immobilizer system is repaired,
the keys are needed. Make sure to bring
all the keys to an Authorised Mazda
Repairer so that they can be
programmed.
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Theft-Deterrent System*
If the theft-deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry in to the vehicle or the
intrusion sensor detects movement in the
vehicle which could result in the vehicle
(with the intrusion sensor) or its contents
being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the siren/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.
Intrusion sensor
*
The intrusion s ensor uses ultrasonic waves
to detect movement inside the vehicle and
to raise an alert of an intrusion into the
vehicle.
The intrusion s ensor detects certain kinds
of movement inside the vehicle, however,
it may also respond to phenomenon
outside the vehicle such as vibrations, loud
noise, wind, and air currents.
CAUTION
In order for the intrusion sensor to operate
appropriately, be aware of the following:
Do not hang clothing or objects from a
head restraint or a coat hook.
Return the extension sunvisors to their
original positions.
Do not blind the intrusion sensor by
covering it or placing objects over it.
Do not allow the intrusion sensor to get
soiled or wipe it with a liquid.
Do not shock or cause an impact to the
intrusion sensor or the intrusion sensor
bezel.
Do not install seats that are not Mazda
genuine products.
To prevent obstruction of intrusion
sensor, do not place objects or cargo
near the intrusion sensor that are higher
than the head restraints.
Intrusion sensor and
intrusion sensor bezel
▼ Operation
Siren/Horn triggering conditions
The siren/horn sounds intermittently and
the hazard warning lights flash for about
30 seconds when the system is triggered
by any one of the following:
•Unlocking a door with the auxiliary key
or an inside door-lock knob.
•Forcing open a door, the bonnet or the
liftgate.
•Opening the bonnet by operating the
bonnet release handle.
•Switching the ignition ON without using
the push button start.
•(With the intr
usion sensor)
The intrusion sensor detects a movement
in the vehicle.
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The system will be triggered again (up to
10 times) if one of the above conditions
remains.
•(With the intrusion sensor)
Disconnecting the battery terminal (the
hazard warning lights do not flash).
The system will be triggered about 10
times.
NOTE
•The liftgate does not open while the
theft-deterrent system is operating.
•For vehicles equipped with the power
liftgate, the liftgate can be opened even
while the theft-deterrent system is
operating by pressing the power liftgate
button on the transmitter or the electric
liftgate opener switc h while carrying the
key.
•If the battery goes dead while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the
siren/horn will activate and the hazard
warning lights will flash when the
battery is charged or replaced.
▼ How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the sunroof*
securely.
NOTE
(With the intrusion sensor)
Even with a window or the sunroof
*
open, the system can be armed,
however, leaving the windows and the
sunroof
* even partially open can invite
theft, and wind blowing into the
vehicle could trigger the alarm.
The intrusion sensor function can also
be cancelled.
Refer to Cancelling the Intrusion
Sensor (With Intrusion Sensor) on
page 3-51.
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the bonnet, the doors, and the liftgate are closed.
4. Press the lock butto n on the transmitter
or lock the driver's door from the
outside with the auxiliary key.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Press a request switch.
The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes twice per
second for 20 seconds.
5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully armed.
NOTE
•The theft-deterrent system can also
be armed by activating the auto
relock function with all the doors,
the liftgate and the bonnet closed.
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4.
•The system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place
within 20 seconds after pressing the
lock button:
•Unlocking any door.
•Opening any door.
•Opening the bonnet.
•Switching the ignition ON.
To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
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•When the doors are locked by
pressing the lock button on the
transmitter or using the auxiliary
key while the theft-deterrent system
is armed, the hazard warning lights
will flash once to indicate that the
system is armed.
▼Cancelling the Intrusion Sensor
(With Intrusion Sensor)
If the theft deterrent system has been
armed while any of the following
conditions are present, cancel the intrusion
sensor to prevent the
alarm from triggering
unnecessarily.
•Leaving the vehicle with a movable
object, passengers or pets remaining
inside.
•Leaving an object inside the vehicle that
can roll around, such as when the
vehicle is placed on a tilting, unstable
surface when being shipped.
•Hanging small objects/accessories in the
vehicle, hanging clothing on a coat
hook, or placing other items which can
move easily inside the vehicle.
•Parking in an area where there is strong
vibration or loud noise.
•When using a high pressure or
automatic car wash.
•Continuous shock and vibration from
hail or thunder and lightning is
transmitted to the vehicle.
•Doors are locked with a window or the
sunroof
* left open.
•An accessory heater or device that
produces moving air and vibration
operates while the theft deterrent system
is armed.
NOTE
If any door or the liftgate remains closed
for 30 seconds, all the doors and the
liftgate automatically re-lock and the theft
deterrent system arms even if a window
and the sunroof
* is left open.
To cancel the intrusion sensor, press the
intrusion sensor cancel button on the
transmitter within 20 seconds after
pressing the lock button.
The hazard warning lights will flash three
times.
NOTE
•To reactivate the intrusion sensor, turn
off the armed theft-deterrent system and
then rearm it.
•The intrusion sensor is operational
when the theft-deterrent system is
armed. To cancel the intrusion sensor,
press the intrusion sensor cancel button
each time the theft-deterrent system is
armed.
▼ To Turn Off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
•Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
•Starting the engine with the push button
start.
•(With the advanced keyless function)
•Pressing a request switch on the
doors.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice.
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NOTE
When the doors are unlocked by pressing
the unlock button on the transmitter while
the theft-deterrent system is turned off, the
hazard warning lights will flash twice to
indicate that the sy stem is turned off.
▼To Stop the Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
•Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
•Starting the engine with the push button
start.
•(With the advanced keyless function)
•Pressing a request switch on the
doors.
•Pressing the electric liftgate opener
while the key is being carried.
•Pressing the power liftgate button on
the transmitter.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice.
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Running-In
No special running-in is necessary, but a
few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600
miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle.
•Do not race the engine.
•Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
•Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods of
time.
•Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
•Avoid full-throttle starts.
•Do not tow a trailer.
Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO
2.
•Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
•Avoid fast starts.
•Drive at lower speeds.
•Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).
•Follow the maintenance schedule (page
6-3) and have an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer perform inspections and
servicing.
•Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
•Slow down on rough roads.
•Keep the tyres properly inflated.
•Do not carry unnecessary weight.
•Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
•Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
•Keep windows closed at high speeds.
•Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
WA R N I N G
Never stop the engine when going down a
hill:
Stopping the engine when going down a
hill is dangerous. This causes the loss of
power steering and power brake control,
and may cause damage to the drivetrain.
Any loss of steering or braking control
could cause an accident.
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Hazardous Driving
WA R N I N G
Be extremely careful if it is necessary to
downshift on slippery surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while driving
on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The
sudden change in tyre speed could cause
the tyres to skid. This could lead to loss of
vehicle control and an accident.
Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and
abrupt manoeuvres when driving this
vehicle:
Sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt
manoeuvring of this vehicle are dangerous
as it could result in the increased risk of loss
of vehicle control, vehicle roll-over,
personal injury or death.
This vehicle has a higher centre of gravity.
Vehicles with a higher centre of gravity
such as utility vehicles handle differently
than vehicles with a lower centre of gravity.
Utility vehicles are not designed for
cornering at high speeds any more than
low profile sports cars are designed to
perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions.
In addition, utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than other
types of vehicles.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt.
When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazards:
•Be cautious and allow extra distance for
braking.
•Avoid sudden braking and sudden
manoeuvring.
•Do not pump the brakes. Continue to
press down on the brake pedal.
Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)
on page 4-90.
•If you get stuck, select a lower gear and
accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front
wheels.
•For more traction in starting on slippery
surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use
sand, rock salt, cha ins, carpeting, or
other nonslip material under the front
wheels.
NOTE
Use snow chains only on the front wheels.
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Floor Mat
We recommend the use of Genuine
Mazda floor mats.
WA R N I N G
Make sure the floor mats are secured with
the grommets or the retainers to prevent
them from bunching up under the foot
pedals (Driver's side):
Using a floor mat that is not secured is
dangerous as it will interfere with the
accelerator and brake pedal operation
(driver's side), which could result in an
accident.
Only use a floor mat which conforms to the
shape of the floor on the driver's side and
make sure it is oriented correctly.
Secure the floor mat using the grommets or
retainers.
There are various ways to secure floor mats
depending on the type used, therefore
secure the mat according to the type.
After installing the floor mat, make sure
that it does not slide from side to side or
back and forth, and that there is sufficient
clearance with the accelerator and brake
pedals on the driver's side.
After removing the floor mat for cleaning
or some other reason, always securely
reinstall it while paying attention to the
precautions just mentioned.
Do not install two floor mats, one on top of
the other, on the driver's side:
Installing two floor mats, one on top of the
other, on the driver's side is dangerous as
the retention pins can only keep one floor
mat from sliding forward.
Loose floor mat(s) will interfere with the
foot pedals and could result in an accident.
If using an all-weather mat for winter use
always remove the original floor mat.
When setting a floor mat, position the
floor mat so that its g rommets or retainers
are inserted over th e pointed end of the
retention posts.
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