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
Operational Range
▼Operational Range
The system operates only when the
driver is in the vehicle or within
operational range while the key is
being carried.
NOTE
When the battery power is low, or in
places where there are high-intensity
radio waves or noise, the operational
range may become narrower or the
system may not operate. For
determining battery replacement,
Refer to Keyless Entry System on page
3-4.
▼Locking/Unlocking Using Touch
Sensor
1. Exterior aerial
2. 80 cm (31 in)
3. Operational range
NOTE
xThe system may not operate if you
are too close to the windows or door
handles.
xIf 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.
xAround the instrument panel
xIn the storage compartments such
as the glove compartment or the
centre console
xNext to a communication device
such as a mobile phone
▼Locking Using Door-Lock Switch/
Unlocking Using Electric Liftgate
Opener
1. Exterior aerial
2. 80 cm (31 in)
3. Operational range
Before Driving
Advanced Keyless Entry System
3-10
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. Switch the ignition
off and take the
key with you.
2. Close all the doors and liftgate.
3. Press the lock button on the
transmitter twice within 3 seconds.
The hazard warning lights operate 1
time each time the button is
pressed.
NOTE
x(With the advanced keyless
function)
You can also activate the system
by touching the sensing area of
the door lock touch sensor twice
within 3 seconds. The hazard
warning lights operate 1 time
each time the sensing area is
touched.
4. 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 or the liftgate is
open.
How to Deactivate the System
Unlock the driver's door or start the
engine.
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 Touch
Sensor, Door Handle (With the
advanced keyless function)
By touching the sensing area of the
touch sensor, various locking/
unlocking operations can be done
without taking the key out of a bag or
pocket.
There are two types of touch sensors
used for locking and unlocking , and
each sensor is built into the outer door
handle on the driver and front
passenger's doors.
1. Sensing area of door lock touch
sensor (Depression on outer side of
door handle)
2. Sensing area of door release touch
sensor (Inner side of door handle)
NOTE
xWhen locking/unlocking with the
transmitter carried, securely touch
the sensing area of the touch sensor
as follows.
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
3-13