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 flash 3 times.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on
page 3-49.
Power saving function
By turning on the transmitter power
saving function, the advanced keyless
entry
*1 and push button start system
functions turn off and the battery
power consumption of the transmitter
is restricted.
The remote control function is
operational by operating the
transmitter switch even while the
power saving function is turned on.
However, the operation indicator light
of the transmitter does not turn on/
flash.
Turning on the power saving function
After you have turned on the power
saving function according to the
following procedure, the hazard
warning lights and sound operate
*1
one time.
1. Press the lock button on the
transmitter 4 times within 3
seconds to turn on the operation
indicator light.
2. Press the lock button continuously
for 1.5 seconds or longer while the
operation indicator light turns on
(for 5 seconds).
3. Press any of the buttons on the
transmitter to make sure that the
operation indicator light does not
turn on/flash.
Turning
off the power saving function
After you have turned off the power
saving function according to the
following procedure, the hazard
warning lights and sound operate
*1
one time.
1. Press any of the buttons on the
transmitter to make sure that the
operation indicator light does not
turn
on/flash.
2. Press the lock button on the
transmitter 4 times within 3
seconds to turn on the operation
indicator light.
3. Press the lock button continuously
for 1.5 seconds or longer while the
operation indicator light turns on
(for 5 seconds).
*1 With the advanced keyless function
▼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
xStarting 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.
Before Driving
Keys
*Some models.3-7
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
*
▼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, liftgate,
and
fuel-filler
flap, or open the liftgate
while carrying the key.
System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning
beeps.
xTouch Sensor Inoperable Warning
Beep
Refer to Touch Sensor Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function) on page 7-68.
xLiftgate Door-lock Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep
Refer to Liftgate Door-lock Switch
Inoperable Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function) on page
7-68.
xKey Left-in-luggage Compartment
Warning Beep
Refer to Key Left-in-luggage
Compartment Warning Beep (With
the advanced keyless function) on
page 7-68.
xKey Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function) on page 7-68.
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 4-8.
Before Driving
Advanced Keyless Entry System
*Some models.3-9
All doors, fuel-filler flap, and liftgate
will automatically unlock if they are
locked using the power door locks
with any door or the liftgate open.
The vehicle lock-out prevention
feature does not operate while the
ignition is switched off.
When all doors, fuel-filler flap, and
liftgate are locked using the power
door lock with any door or the
liftgate open, the closed doors,
fuel-filler flap, and liftgate are
locked. After that, when all doors
and the liftgate are closed, all doors
and the liftgate are locked. However,
if the key is inside the vehicle, all
doors, fuel-filler flap, and liftgate are
automatically unlocked.
(With the advanced keyless
function)
The beep sound is heard for about
10 seconds to notify the driver that
the key has been left in the vehicle.
(Without the advanced keyless
function)
The horn sound is heard twice to
notify the driver that the key has
been left in the vehicle.
x(Door unlock (control) system with
collision detection)
This system automatically unlocks the
doors, fuel-filler flap, and liftgate 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 inflate the
air bags, all the doors,
fuel-filler
flap,
and liftgate are automatically
unlocked after about 6 seconds have
elapsed from the time of the
accident.
The doors, fuel-filler flap, and liftgate
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 , fuel-filler flap, and liftgate may
not unlock depending on your
vehicle type.
▼Unlocking with Auxiliary Key
Only the driver's door can be unlocked
using the auxiliary key.
Refer to Keys on page 3-2.
Insert the auxiliary key while the
driver's door handle is pulled and turn
the key to the unlock side. Turn the
auxiliary key back to its original
position before removing it.
NOTE
If you attempt to open the driver’s
door using an unauthorised auxiliary
key, the key cylinder will spin around
but the door will not unlock.
▼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).
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
3-12*Some models.