2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF key
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Keys
K e y s
WARNING
Do not leave the key in your vehicle
with children and keep them in a place
where your children will not ¿ nd or
play with them:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
key is dangerous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or even
killed. Children may ¿ nd these keys
to be an interesting toy to play with
and could cause the power windows or
other controls to operate, or even make
the vehicle move.
CAUTION
Because the key (transmitter) uses
low-intensity radio waves, it may
not function correctly under the
following conditions:
The key is carried with
communication devices such as
cellular phones.
The key contacts or is covered by a
metal object.
The key is near electronic devices
such as personal computers.
Non-Mazda genuine electronic
equipment is installed in the
vehicle.
There is equipment which
discharges radio waves near the
vehicle.
The key (transmitter) may consume
battery power excessively if it
receives high-intensity radio waves.
Do not place the key near electronic
devices such as televisions or
personal computers.
To avoid damage to the key
(transmitter), DO NOT:
Drop the key.
Get the key wet.
Disassemble the key.
Expose the key to high
temperatures on places such as the
instrument panel or bonnet, under
direct sunlight.
Expose the key to any kind of
magnetic ¿ eld.
Place heavy objects on the key.
Put the key in an ultrasonic
cleaner.
Put any magnetized objects close
to the key.
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A code number is stamped on the plate
attached to the key set; detach this plate
and store it in a safe place (not in the
vehicle) for use if you need to make a
replacement key (auxiliary key).
Also write down the code number and
keep it in a separate safe and convenient
place, but not in the vehicle.
If your key (auxiliary key) is lost, consult
your Authorised Mazda Repairer and have
your code number ready.
NOTE
The driver must carry the key to ensure
the system functions properly.
Auxiliary key Transmitter
Key code number plate
To use the auxiliary key, pull out the
auxiliary key from the transmitter while
pressing the knob.
Knob
Keyless Entry System
This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors and
the boot lid, fuel- ¿ ller À ap, and opens the
boot lid.
The system can start the engine without
having to take the key out of your purse or
pocket.
Operating the theft-deterrent system is
also possible on theft-deterrent system-
equipped vehicles.
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 expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer, according to the indication.
KEY Warning Light (Red)
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-42 .
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-51 .
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-51 .
If you have a problem with the key,
consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
If your key is lost or stolen, consult an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make the
lost or stolen key inoperative.
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CAUTION
Changes or modi ¿ cations not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE
The keyless entry system operation
may vary due to local conditions.
The keyless entry system is fully
operational (door/boot lid/fuel- ¿ ller
À ap lock/unlock) when the ignition
is switched off. The system does not
operate if the ignition is switched to
any position other than off.
If the key does not operate when
pressing a button or the operational
range becomes too small, the
battery may be weak. To install a
new battery, refer to Key Battery
Replacement (page 6-31 ).
Battery life is about one year.
Replace the battery with a new one
if the KEY indicator light (green)
À ashes in the instrument cluster (for
vehicles with a type A instrument
cluster (page 4-42 ), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster).
Replacing the battery about once
a year is recommended because
the KEY warning light/indicator
light may not illuminate or À ash
depending on the rate of battery
depletion.
Additional keys can be obtained at
an Authorised Mazda Repairer. Up to
6 keys can be used with the keyless
functions per vehicle. Bring all keys
to an Authorised Mazda Repairer
when additional keys are required.
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Transmitter
Operation buttons Operation indicator light
NOTE
(European models) The headlights turn on/off by
operating the transmitter. Refer
to Leaving Home Light on page
4-69 .
(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 the advanced keyless
function (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
the key.
(With the advanced keyless
function (Except European
models))
A beep sound can be heard for
con ¿ rmation when the doors and the
boot lid, fuel- ¿ ller À ap 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 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.
The operation indicator light À ashes when
the buttons are pressed.
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Lock button
To lock the doors and the boot lid, fuel-
¿ ller À ap, press the lock button and the
hazard warning lights will À ash once.
(With the advanced keyless function
(Except European models))
A beep sound will be heard once. NOTE
The doors and the boot lid, fuel- ¿ ller
À ap cannot be locked by pressing the
lock button while any other door is
open. The hazard warning lights will
also not À ash.
(With the i-stop function
(European models))
Removing the key from the vehicle,
closing both the doors and pressing
the LOCK button on the key while
the i-stop function is operating
(engine is stopped) will switch the
ignition OFF and lock both the doors
(Steering wheel also locks).
Refer to i-stop on page 4-13 . Make sure both doors and the boot
lid, fuel- ¿ ller À ap are locked after
pressing the button.
(With double locking system) Pressing the lock button twice within
3 seconds will activate the double
locking system.
Refer to Double Locking System on
page 3-13 .
(With theft-deterrent system) When the doors are locked by
pressing the lock button on the key
while the theft-deterrent system is
armed, the hazard warning lights will
À ash once to indicate that the system
is armed.
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*Some models.
Unlock button
To unlock the doors and the boot lid, press
the unlock button and the hazard warning
lights will À ash twice.
(With the advanced keyless function
(Except European models))
A beep sound will be heard twice.
NOTE
(Auto re-lock function) After unlocking with the key, 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 to
lock automatically can be changed.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
A door or the boot lid is opened.
The ignition is switched to any
position other than off.
(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 À ash twice to indicate that the
system is turned off.
Boot button
To open the boot lid, press and hold the
boot button until the boot lid opens.
Type A Type B
Intrusion sensor cancel button *
To cancel the intrusion sensor (part of
the theft-deterrent system), press the
intrusion sensor cancel button within 20
seconds after pressing the lock button and
the hazard warning lights will À ash three
times.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-55 .
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Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Starting the Engine
NOTE
Starting the engine may be possible
even if the key is outside of the
vehicle and extremely close to a door
and window, however, always start
the engine from the driver's seat.
If the vehicle is started and the key
is not in the vehicle, the vehicle will
not restart after it is shut off and the
ignition is switched to off.
The boot is out of the assured
operational range, however, if the
key (transmitter) is operable the
engine will start.
With the advanced keyless function
Interior aerial
Operational range
Without the advanced keyless function
Operational range Interior aerial
NOTE
The engine may not start if the key is
placed in the following areas:
Around the instrument panel
In the storage compartments or the
centre console
Key Suspend Function
If a key is left in the vehicle, the
functions of the key left in the vehicle are
temporarily suspended to prevent theft of
the vehicle.
To restore the functions, press the unlock
button on the functions-suspended key in
the vehicle.
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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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