2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF lights

3–3
Before Driving
Keys
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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3–5
Before Driving
Keys
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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3–6
Before Driving
Keys
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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3–7
Before Driving
Keys
*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
willÀ 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
willÀ 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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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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3–14
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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