2020 MAZDA MODEL 6 key battery

Metal parts of other keys or metal objects
touch the key.
Type A Type B
Spare keys or keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer system
touch or come near the key.
Type A Type B
Devices for electronic purchases, or
security passage touch or come near the
key.
If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:
1. Continue to depress the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely
started.
2. (Manual transaxle)
Continue to depress the clutch pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started.
3. Make sure that the push button start indication light (green) flashes.
4.Ty p e A
Touch the push button start using the
backside of the ke y (as shown) while
the push button start indicator light
(green) flashes.

Indicator light
Push button start
Key
NOTE
When touching the push button start
using the backside of the key as shown
in the illustration, touch the push
button start with the lock switch side of
the key facing up.
Ty p e B
Align the center area of the emblem on
the transmitter with the center area of
the push button start while the push
button start indicator light (green)
flashes.

Indicator light
Push
button
startKey
Emblem
5. Make sure that the
push button start
indicator light (green) turns on.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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Turning the Engine Off
WA R N I N G
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is
moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is
moving for any reason other than in an
emergency is dangerous. Stopping the
engine while the vehicle is moving will
result in reduced braking ability due to the
loss of power braking, which could cause
an accident and serious injury.
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2.(Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral and set the parking
brake.
(Automatic transaxle)
Shift the selector lever to the P
position and set the parking brake.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine. The ignition position is off.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
push button start is off.
 (SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
If the engine is started and stopped
repeatedly before it warms up, the
engine may speed up while the vehicle is
stopped to clean the engine internally.
Do not stop the engine until the engine
returns to running at its normal speed.
NOTE
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
The cooling fan in the engine
compartment could turn on for a few
minutes after the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF, whether or not the A/C
is on or off, to cool the engine
compartment quickly.
If the system detects that the remaining
battery power of the key is low when the
ignition is switched from ON to ACC or
OFF, the following is indicated.
Replace with a new battery before the
key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement on
page 6-44.
(Vehicle equipped with Type A/B
instrument cluster)
A message is indicated in the display of
the instrument cluster.
(Vehicle equipped with Type C
instrument cluster)
The KEY indicator li ght (green) flashes
for approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-35.
(Automatic transaxle)
If the engine is turned off while the
selector lever is in a position other than
P, the ignition switches to ACC.
▼Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start or quickly pressing it any number of
times while the engi
ne is running or the
vehicle is being driven will turn the engine
off immediately. The ignition switches to
ACC.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Essential Information........................6-2 Introduction.................................. 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance.................... 6-4 Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A.,
Canada, and Puerto Rico)............. 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance
(Mexico)..................................... 6-11
Maintenance Monitor................. 6-16
Owner Maintenance........................ 6-19 Owner Maintenance
Precautions................................. 6-19
Hood........................................... 6-21
Engine Compartment
Overview.................................... 6-23
Engine Oil...................................6-25
Engine Coolant........................... 6-29
Brake/Clutch Fluid ..................... 6-31
Washer Fluid............................... 6-32
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2).................... 6-33
Body Lubrication...... .................. 6-37
Wiper Blades.............................. 6-38
Battery........................................ 6-42
Key Battery Replacement........... 6-44
Tires............................................ 6-48
Light Bulbs................................. 6-52
Fuses........................................... 6-56
Appearance Care............................. 6-63
Exterior Care.............................. 6-63
Interior Care................................6-69
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▼Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
Keep it securely mounted.
Keep the top clean and dry.
Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or
terminal grease.
Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately
with a solution of water and baking
soda.
If the vehicle will
not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables and charge the battery every 6
weeks.
▼ Battery Replacement
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for a
battery replacement purchase.
Key Battery Replacement
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not flash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
CAUTION

Make sure the battery is installed
correctly. Battery leakage could occur if it
is not installed correctly.
 When replacing the battery, be careful
not to touch any of the internal circuitry
and electrical terminals, bend the
electrical terminals, or get dirt in the
transmitter as the transmitter could be
damaged.
 There is the danger of explosion if the
battery is not correctly replaced.
 Dispose of used batteries according to
the following instructions.
 Insulate the plus and minus terminals
of the battery using cellophane or
equivalent tape.
 Never disassemble.
 Never throw the battery into fire or
water.
 Never deform or crush.
 Replace only with the same type battery.
(Type A)
Use CR2025 or an equivalent.
(Type B)
Use CR2032 or an equivalent.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:
The KEY indicator light (green) flashes
in the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds after the engine is switched
OFF (for vehicles w ith a type A/type B
instrument cluster ( page 4-14, 4-32),
messages are displayed in the instrument
cluster).
The system does not operate and the
operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not flash when the
buttons are pressed.
The system's operational range is
reduced.
Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer, is recommended to prevent
damage to the key. If replacing the battery
by yourself, follow the instruction.
Replacing the key battery
Ty p e A
1. Press the knob and pull out the auxiliary key.
Knob
2. Twist a tape-wrapped flathead
screwdriver in the direction of the
arrow and open the cover slightly.
Cover
3. Insert the tape-wrapped flatheadscrewdriver into the gap and slide it in
the direction of the arrow.
Cover
Gap
4. Twist the flathead s crewdriver in the
direction of the arrow and remove the
cover.
Cover
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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5. Remove the battery cap, then removethe battery.
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow the rubber
ring shown in the figure to be
scratched or damaged.
 If the rubber ring detaches, reattach
it before inserting a new battery.
Rubber ring
6. Insert a new battery with the positive
pole facing up, and then cover the
battery with the battery cap.
7. Close the cover.
8. Reinsert the auxiliary key.
Ty p e B
1. Remove the lower cover whilepressing the knob in the direction of
the arrow.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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KEY Warning Indication/Warning Light
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
SignalCause Action to be taken
(White)
KEY Warning Indica‐ tion The key battery is dead.
Replace the key battery (page 6-44).
(Red)
(Flashing)
KEY Warning Light The key battery is dead. Replace the key battery (page 6-44).
The key is not within the operation range.
Bring the key into the operation range
(page 3-8).
The key is placed in areas inside the cabin
where it is difficult for the key to be detect‐
ed.
A key from another manufacturer similar to
the key is in the operation range. Take the key from another manufacturer
similar to the key out of the operation
range.
Without the ignition switched off, the key is
taken out of the cabin, and then all the
doors are closed. Bring the key back into the cabin.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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NOTE
To allow the front passenger occupant
classification sensor to function
properly, do not place and sit on an
additional seat cushion on the front
passenger's seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
Mexico
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20
km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front
passenger's seat belt unfastened, a warning
beep sounds continuously. If the seat belt
remains unfastened, the beep sound stops
once and then continues for about 90
seconds. The beep stops after the driver or
front passenger's seat belt is fastened.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
NOTE
Placing heavy items on the front
passenger's seat may cause the front
passenger's seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight of
the item.
To allow the front passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on
the front passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause
sensor interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
Rear seat
The warning beep only sounds if a seat
belt is unfastened after being fastened.
▼ Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
If the driver's door i
s opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will be
heard continuously in the cabin to notify
the driver that the ignition has not been
switched OFF (STOP). Under this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,
and the battery volta ge will be depleted.
▼Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Vehicles with advance
d keyless function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard
6 times, the beep which sounds inside the
vehicle will be heard 6 times.
Vehicles without advanced keyless
function
If the key is tak en out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, a beep will be heard
in the cabin 6 times.
NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is
carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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