3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and
windows.
Keys........................................ 3-2
Keys...................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System...............3-4
Advanced Keyless Entry
System.....................................3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
*................................. 3-9
Operational Range...............3-10
Doors and Locks..................... 3-11
Door Locks.......................... 3-11
Liftgate................................ 3-20
Fuel and Emission................... 3-29
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions......................... 3-29
Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap........ 3-34
Mirrors.................................. 3-36
Mirrors................................3-36
Windows............................... 3-41
Power Windows...................3-41
Sunroof
*.............................. 3-44
Security System.......................3-47
Modification and Add-
On Equipment..................... 3-47
Immobilizer System..............3-47
Theft-Deterrent System
*........3-49
Driving Tips............................ 3-53
Running-In.......................... 3-53
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment........................ 3-53
Hazardous Driving............... 3-54
Floor Mat............................ 3-55
Rocking the Vehicle..............3-56
Winter Driving..................... 3-56
Driving In Flooded Area........3-59
Turbocharger Information
(SKYACTIV-D 1.8)................3-59
Towing.................................. 3-60
Towing Caravans and Trailers
(Europe/Russia/Turkey/Israel/
South Africa)....................... 3-60
*Some models.3-1
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
3-4
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
A beep sound is heard when all
doors and the liftgate are closed
while the transmitter is being carried.
All the doors, fuel-filler flap, and
liftgate are locked automatically
when the transmitter is out of the
operational range. Also, the hazard
warning lights flash once. (Even if the
driver is in the operational range, all
the doors, fuel-filler flap, and liftgate
are locked automatically after about
30 seconds.) If you are out of the
operational range before the doors
and the liftgate are completely
closed or another transmitter is left
in the vehicle, the walk-away auto
lock function will not work. Always
make sure that all doors and the
liftgate are closed and locked before
leaving the vehicle. The walk-away
auto lock function does not close the
power windows.
x(Auto re-lock function)
After unlocking with the touch
sensor, all the doors , fuel-filler flap,
and liftgate will automatically lock if
any of the following operations are
not performed within about 30
seconds.
xOpening a door or the liftgate. xSwitching the ignition to any
position other than off.
If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent
system, the hazard warning lights will
flash for confirmation.
The time required for the doors to
lock automatically can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼Locking, Unlocking with
Tra n s m i t te r
The following locations can be locked/
unlocked by operating the keyless
entry system transmitter. Refer to
Keyless Entry System (page 3-4).
xAll doors xFuel-filler flap xLiftgate
▼Locking , Unlocking with
Door-Lock Switch
Door-lock switch on driver’s door
The following locations are locked/
unlocked by pressing the door-lock
switch.
xAll doors xFuel-filler
flap xLiftgate
1. Unlock
2. Lock
Locking from the outside using the
door-lock switch
When locking from the outside using
the door-lock switch, press the lock
side of the door-lock switch with all of
the following conditions met and then
close all the doors.
xThe ignition is switched OFF. xAny door is open.
NOTE
xTo prevent the transmitter from being
left in the vehicle, make sure that you
carry the transmitter before locking.
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
3-16