2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF fuel

3–9
Before Driving
Advanced Keyless Entry System
*Some models.
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
*
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 door and the boot lid,
fuel-¿ ller À ap, or open the boot lid while
carrying the key.
System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps.
 


 Request switch Inoperable Warning
Beep
  Refer to Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function) on page 7-52 .
 


 Key Left-in-Boot Warning Beep
 Refer to Key Left-in-luggage
Compartment Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function) on page
7-52 .
 


 Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
 Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function) on page 7-52 .
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 expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer 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 4-9 .
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3–12
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
*Some models.
NOTE
  Always stop the engine and lock the
doors. In addition, to prevent theft of
valuables, do not leave them inside
the cabin.
  If the key is left in the following
areas and you leave the vehicle, the
doors may be locked depending on
the radio wave conditions even if the
key is left in the vehicle.
 


 Around the instrument panel



 In the storage compartments or the
centre console
 


 Next to a communication device
such as a mobile phone
 
 The vehicle lock-out prevention
feature prevents you from locking
yourself out of the vehicle.
 Both doors and the boot lid, fuel-
¿ ller À ap will automatically unlock if
they are locked using the power door
locks with any door open.
 If both the doors are closed even
though the boot lid is open, both
the doors and the fuel-¿ ller À ap will
lock.
NOTE
(Door unlock (control) system with
collision detection) *
 This system automatically unlocks
the doors and the boot lid, fuel-
¿ ller À ap in the event the vehicle
is involved in an accident to allow
passengers to get out of the vehicle
immediately and prevent being
trapped inside. While the ignition
is switched ON and in the event the
vehicle receives an impact strong
enough to inÀ ate the air bags, both
the doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller
À ap are automatically unlocked after
about 6 seconds have elapsed from
the time of the accident.
 The doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller
À ap may not unlock depending on
how an impact is applied, the force
of the impact, and other conditions of
the accident.
 If door-related systems or the battery
is malfunctioning, the doors and
the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap will not
unlock.
 
 When opening a door, the power
windows open a little automatically.
When closing the door, the power
windows close automatically. This
is a function for improving the
sealability, and it does not mean there
is a problem.
 If the vehicle battery is disconnected
for vehicle maintenance or other
reasons, the power windows will not
open or close automatically. If the
power windows do not open or close,
the automatic open/close mechanism
for the windows must be reset.
 Refer to Operating the Power
Windows on page 3-34 .
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3–13
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
*Some models.
Locking, Unlocking with Auxiliary
Key
Both doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller
À ap lock automatically when the driver's
door is locked using the auxiliary key.
They both unlock when the driver's door is
unlocked using the auxiliary key.
Turn the auxiliary key toward the front to
lock, toward the back to unlock.
LockUnlock
Double Locking System *
The double locking system is designed
to prevent someone who has broken into
your vehicle from opening the door from
the inside.
If you have any problems with the double
locking system, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
WARNING
Never activate the double locking
system with passengers, especially
children, still inside the vehicle:
Activating the system with passengers,
especially children, still inside the
vehicle is dangerous. The passengers
cannot open the doors from inside.
They would be trapped and subjected to
extreme temperatures. This could result
in serious injuries or even death.
How to Activate the system
1. Close both the windows and the
convertible top.
2. Switch the ignition off and take the key
with you.
3. Close both doors and the boot lid.
4. Insert the auxiliary key in the driver's
door, turn the auxiliary key to the lock
position, and return it to the centre
position. Then turn it to the lock
position again within 3 seconds.
Centre
position
Lock
position
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3–14
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
NOTE
  You can also activate the system
by pressing the lock button on the
transmitter twice within 3 seconds.
 (With the advanced keyless
function)
 You can also activate the system by
pressing the request switch twice
within 3 seconds.
5. The indicator light illuminates for
about 3 seconds to indicate that the
system has been activated.
NOTE
The system cannot be activated when
any door is open.
How to Deactivate the System
Unlock the driver's door or switch the
ignition ON.
NOTE
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse
blows or the battery is disconnected),
the system can only be deactivated by
unlocking a door with the auxiliary key.
Locking, Unlocking with Request
Switch (With the advanced keyless
function)
Both doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller
À ap can be locked/unlocked by pressing
the request switch while the key is being
carried.
Request switch
To lock
To lock the doors and the boot lid, fuel-
¿ ller À ap, press the request switch and the
hazard warning lights will À ash once.
(Except European models)
A beep sound will be heard once.
To unlock
To unlock the doors and the boot lid, fuel-
¿ ller À ap, press the request switch and the
hazard warning lights will À ash twice.
(Except European models)
A beep sound will be heard twice.
NOTE
  Con¿ rm that both doors and the
boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap are securely
locked.
  Both doors and the boot lid, fuel-
¿ ller À ap cannot be locked when any
door is open.
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3–15
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
NOTE
  It may require a few seconds for
the doors to unlock after the request
switch is pressed.
 (European models) The setting can be changed so that a
beep sound is heard for con¿ rmation
when the doors and the boot lid, fuel-
¿ ller À ap are locked/unlocked using
a request switch.
(Except European models) A beep sound is heard for
con¿ rmation when the doors and the
boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À apare 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
Personalisation Features on page
9-10 .
NOTE
 Use the following procedure to
change the setting.
1. Switch the ignition off and close
both of the doors and the boot 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.
Both of the doors and the boot lid,
fuel-¿ ller À ap lock and the beep
sound activates at the currently
set volume. 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:
 


 Switching the ignition to ACC
or ON.
 


 Closing the driver's door.



 Opening the boot lid.



 Not operating the key for 10
seconds.
 


 Pressing any button except the
LOCK button on the key.
 


 Pressing a request switch. 



(With theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights À ash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
 Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on
page 3-55 .

(With double locking system) Pressing the request switch twice
within 3 seconds will activate the
double locking system.
 Refer to Double Locking System on
page 3-13 .
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3–16
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
NOTE
  The setting can be changed so that
the doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller
À ap are locked automatically without
pressing the request switch.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
(Auto-lock function) A beep sound is heard when both
doors are closed while the advanced
key is being carried. Both doors
and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap are
locked automatically after about
three seconds when the advanced
key is out of the operational range.
Also, the hazard warning lights
À ash once. (Even if the driver is in
the operational range, both doors
and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap are
locked automatically after about
30 seconds.) If you are out of the
operational range before the doors
and the boot lid are completely
closed or another key is left in the
vehicle, the auto-lock function
will not work. Always make sure
that both doors and the boot lid are
closed and locked before leaving the
vehicle. The auto-lock function does
not close the power windows.
NOTE
 Auto re-lock function After unlocking with the request
switch, both doors and the boot lid,
fuel-¿ ller À ap will automatically lock
if any of the following operations
are not performed within about 30
seconds. If your vehicle has a theft-
deterrent system, the hazard warning
lights will À ash for con¿ rmation.
 The time required for the doors and
the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap to lock
automatically can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
 


 Opening a door or the boot lid.



 Switching the ignition to any
position other than off.
Locking, Unlocking with
Transmitter
Both doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap
can be locked/unlocked by operating the
keyless entry system transmitter, refer to
Keyless Entry System (page 3-3 ).
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3–17
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
*Some models.
Locking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Switch *
Both doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap
lock automatically when the lock side is
pressed with both doors closed.
They both unlock when the unlock side is
pressed.
Unlock
Lock
NOTE
The doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller
À ap cannot be locked while any other
door is open.
Auto Lock/Unlock Function *
WARNING
Do not pull the inner handle on a door:
Pulling the inner handle on a
door while the vehicle is moving
is dangerous. Passengers can fall
out of the vehicle if the door opens
accidentally , which could result in
death or serious injury.
 


 When the vehicle speed exceeds
20 km/h (12 mph), both doors and
the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap lock
automatically.
 


 When the ignition is switched off, both
doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap
unlock automatically.
These functions can also be disabled so
that they do not operate.
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3–18
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
Auto lock/unlock function setting
change using door-lock switch (With
door-lock switch)
The doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap
can be set to lock or unlock automatically
by selecting any one of the functions from
the following table and using the door-lock
switch on the interior door panel.
NOTE
  Function number 3 in the following
table is the factory setting for your
vehicle.
  There are only a total of six auto
lock/unlock settings available for
automatic transmission vehicles,
and three for manual transmission
vehicles. Be sure to press the unlock
side of the door-lock switch the
correct number of times according to
the selected function number. If the
switch is mistakenly pressed seven
times on an automatic transmission
vehicle or four times on a manual
transmission, the procedure will be
cancelled. If this occurs, start the
procedure from the beginning.
Function
number Function *1
1 The auto door-lock function is
disabled.
2 Both the doors and the boot lid, fuel-
¿ ller À ap lock automatically when
the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h
(12 mph) or more.
3 (Factory
Setting) Both the doors and the boot lid, fuel-
¿ ller À ap lock automatically when
the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h
(12 mph) or more. Both the doors and
the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap unlock
when the ignition is switched from
ON to Off.
4 (Automatic transmission vehicles
only)
When the ignition is switched ON and
the selector lever is shifted from park
(P) to any other gear position, both
the doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller
À ap lock automatically.
5 (Automatic transmission vehicles
only)
When the ignition is switched ON and
the selector lever is shifted from park
(P) to any other gear position, both
the doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller
À ap lock automatically.
When the selector lever is shifted to
park (P) while the ignition is switched
ON, both the doors and the boot lid,
fuel-¿ ller À ap unlock automatically.
6 (Automatic transmission vehicles
only)
Both the doors and the boot lid, fuel-
¿ ller À ap lock automatically when
the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h
(12 mph) or more.
When the selector lever is shifted to
park (P) while the ignition is switched
ON, both the doors and the boot lid,
fuel-¿ ller À ap unlock automatically.
*1 Other settings for the auto door lock function are
available at an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer. For details consult
an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer. Refer to Personalisation Features
on page 9-10 .
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