Keys
▼Keys
WARNING
Do not leave the key in your vehicle
with children and keep them in a
place where your children will not
find 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 find 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
¾Because the key (transmitter) uses
low-intensity radio waves, it may not
function correctly under the
following conditions:
¾The key (transmitter) is carried with
communication devices such as
cellular phones.
¾The key (transmitter) contacts or is
covered by a metal object.
¾The key (transmitter) is near
electronic devices such as personal
computers.
¾Non-Mazda genuine electronic
equipment is installed in the
vehicle.
¾There is equipment which
discharges radio waves near the
vehicle.
¾The key (transmitter) may consume
battery power excessively if it
receives high-intensity radio waves.
Do not place the key (transmitter)
near electronic devices such as
televisions or personal computers.
¾To avoid damage to the key
(transmitter), DO NOT:
¾Drop the key (transmitter).
¾Get the key (transmitter) wet.
¾Disassemble the key (transmitter).
¾Expose the key (transmitter) to
high temperatures on places such
as the instrument panel or bonnet,
under direct sunlight.
¾Expose the key (transmitter) to any
kind of magnetic field.
¾Place heavy objects on the key
(transmitter).
¾Put the key (transmitter) in an
ultrasonic cleaner.
¾Put any magnetized objects close
to the key (transmitter).
NOTE
The driver must carry the key
(transmitter) to ensure the system
functions properly.
Tra n s m i t te r
1. Transmitter (page 3-5)
Before Driving
Keys
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Keyless Entry System
▼Keyless Entry System
This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors,
liftgate, and fuel-filler flap, and opens/
closes the liftgate.
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.
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.
xKEY Warning Indication/Warning
Light (Red)
Refer to KEY Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Red) on page 7-56.
xIgnition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page
7-67.
xKey Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-68.
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
expert repairer (we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer) as soon as
possible for a replacement and to
make the lost or stolen key inoperative.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE
xThe keyless entry system operation
may vary due to local conditions.
xThe keyless entry system is fully
operational when the ignition is
switched off. The system does not
operate if the ignition is switched to
any position other than off.
xIf 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 6-39).
xBattery life is about 1 year. Replace
the battery with a new one if the
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster. Replacing the
battery about once a year is
recommended because the KEY
warning indication may not display
depending on the rate of battery
depletion.
xAdditional 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.
Before Driving
Keys
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