2020 MAZDA MODEL 6 immobilizer

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...............................................3-10 Advanced Keyless Entry System
*.....
.................................................... 3-10
Operational Range...................... 3-11
Doors and Locks.............................. 3-12 Door Locks................................. 3-12
Trunk Lid................. ................... 3-18
Inside Trunk Release Lever
*...... 3-20
Fuel and Emission........................... 3-21 Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions................................. 3-21
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap.............. 3-27
Mirrors............................................. 3-29 Mirrors........................................ 3-29
Windows........................................... 3-34 Power Windows..........................3-34
Moonroof
*.................................. 3-37
Security System............................... 3-40
Modification and Add-On
Equipment...................................3-40
Immobilizer System....................3-40
Theft-Deterrent System
*.............3-42
Driving Tips..................................... 3-44 Break-In Period.......................... 3-44
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment............................... 3-44
Hazardous Driving.... ..................3-45
Floor Mat.................................... 3-45
Rocking the Vehicle....................3-46
Winter Driving............................3-46
Driving In Flooded A rea............ 3-48
Overloading................................ 3-49
Driving on Uneven Road............ 3-50
Turbocharger Information
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5T, SKYACTIV-D
2.2).............................................. 3-51
Towing.............................................. 3-52 Trailer Towing............................ 3-52
Recreational Towing................... 3-52
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Modification and Add-OnEquipment
Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer
and the theft-deterrent systems' operation
if the system has been modified or if any
add-on equipment has been installed.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not
modify the system or install any add-on
equipment to the immobilizer and the
theft-deterrent systems or the vehicle.
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system allows the engine
to start only with a key the system
recognizes.

If someone attempts to start the engine
with an unrecognized key, the engine will
not start, thereby helping to prevent
vehicle theft.
If you have a pr oblem with the
immobilizer system or the key, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
 Radio equipment like this is governed by
laws in the United States.
Changes or
modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
 To avoid damage to the key, do not:
 Drop the key.
 Get the key wet.
 Expose the key to any kind of magnetic
field.
 Expose the key to high temperatures
on places such as the dashboard or
hood, under direct sunlight.
 If the engine does not start with the
correct key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the
system may have a malfunction. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Before Driving
Security System
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NOTE
The keys carry a unique electronic code.
For this reason, and to assure your
safety, obtaining a replacement key
requires some waiting time. They are
only available through an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Always keep a spare key in case one is
lost. If a key is lost, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda
Dealer, will reset the electronic codes of
your remaining keys and immobilizer
system. Bring all the remaining keys to
the Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset.
Starting the vehicle with a key that has
not been reset is not possible.
▼ Operation
NOTE
The engine may not start and security
indicator light may illuminate or flash if
the key is placed in an area where it is
difficult for the system to detect the
signal, such as on the dashboard or in
the glove compartment. Move the key to
a location within the signal range,
switch the ignition off, and then restart
the engine.
Signals from a TV or radio station, or
from a transceiver or mobile telephone
could interfere with your immobilizer
system. If you are using the proper key
and the engine fails to start, check the
security indicator light.
Arming
The system is armed when the ignition is
switched from ON to off.
The security indica
tor light in the
instrument cluster flashes every 2 seconds
until the system is disarmed.

Disarming
The system is disarmed when the ignition
is switched ON with the correct
programmed key. The security indicator
light illuminates for about 3 seconds and
then turns off. If the engine does not start
with the correct key, and the security
indicator light remains illuminated or
flashing, try the following:
Make sure the key is within the
operational range for signal transmission.
Switch the ignition off, and then restart the
engine. If the engine does not start after 3
or more tries, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the security indicator light flashes
continuously while you are driving, do
not shut off the engine. Go to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer, and have it
checked. If the engine is shut off while
the indicator light is flashing, you will
not be able to restart it.
Because the electronic codes are reset
when the immobilizer system is repaired,
the keys are needed. Make sure to bring
all the keys to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer, so that they can be programmed.
Before Driving
Security System
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Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-13).
NOTE
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)
When the push button start is pressed to
ON, the sound of the fuel pump motor
operating near the fuel tank can be heard.
This does not indicate an abnormality.
Starting the Engine
WA R N I N G
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 w ill affect the device.
NOTE
The key must be carried because the key
carries an immobilizer chip that must
communicate with the engine controls at
short range.
The engine can be started when the push
button start is pressed from off, ACC, or
ON.
The push button start system functions
(function which can start the engine by
only carrying the key) 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 Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details. If the push button
start system functions have 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.
After starting a cold engine, the engine
speed increases and a whining sound
from the engine compartment can be
heard.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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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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Declaration of Conformity
▼Keyless Entry System/Immobilizer System
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Declaration of Conformity
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Index
Headlight flashing....................... 4-81
High-low beam............................ 4-81
Leaving home light..................... 4-82
Leveling....................................... 4-82
Head Restraint................................... 2-17
High Beam Control System
(HBC).............................................. 4-124 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)................ 4-125
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).............. 4-107
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type A)............................................ 4-90
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type B)............................................ 4-93
Hood Release.................................... 6-21
Horn...................................................4-89
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If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-25
If the Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.............................................. 7-51
Ignition
Switch............................................ 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-46
Illuminated Entry System................. 5-87
Immobilizer System.......................... 3-40
Inside Trunk Release Lever.............. 3-20
Inspecting Brak e/Clutch Fluid
Level.................................................. 6-31
Inspecting Coolant Leve l.................. 6-29
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-28
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-32
Instrument Cluster...... ....................... 4-13
Instrument Cluster (Type A)........4-14
Instrument Cluster (Type B)........4-32
Instrument Cluster (Type C)........4-50
Instrument Cluster (Type A)............. 4-14 Average Fuel Economy............... 4-22
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Display......................................... 4-23
Compass Display......................... 4-25
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display......................................... 4-25
Current Fuel Econo my................ 4-22
Dashboard Illumina tion............... 4-20
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) Display........................... 4-24
Distance-to-empty....................... 4-22
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge........................................... 4-19
Fuel Gauge.................................. 4-19
Indication/Indicator Lights.......... 4-28
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display..........................4-24
Maintenance Monitor.................. 4-23
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) D isplay.......4-24
Message Display..........................4-25
Message Indicated in Multi-
information Display (Type A)..... 7-41
Multi-information Display (Type
A)................................................. 4-15
Odometer..................................... 4-18
Outside Temperature Display...... 4-21
Remaining Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) and Maximum Driving
Distance Display..........................4-23
Speedometer................................ 4-14
Speed Unit Selector..................... 4-21
Tachometer.................................. 4-14
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR) Display..............................4-24
Trip Meter....................................4-18
Warning Indication/Warning
Lights........................................... 4-26
Instrument Cluster (Type B)............. 4-32
Average Fuel Economy............... 4-39
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Index
SeatSeat position memory.................. 2-11
Seats Front seat....................................... 2-5
Head restraint.............................. 2-17
Rear seat...................................... 2-15
Seat ventilation....... ..................... 2-20
Seat warmer................................. 2-19
Seat Belt System Automatic locking....................... 2-25
Emergency locking...................... 2-25
Extender....................................... 2-29
Pregnant women.......................... 2-25
Seat belt precautions................... 2-23
3-point type................................. 2-26
Seat Belt Warning Beep.................... 7-45
Security System
Immobilizer system..................... 3-40
Theft-deterrent system................. 3-42
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
System (SKYACTIV-D 2.2)............4-231
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-48
Smart Brake Support (SBS)............ 4-180 Collision warning...................... 4-182
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation............. 4-182
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)............................................ 4-177
Collision warning...................... 4-179
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red).................4-179
Stopping the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) System
Operation................................... 4-180
Spare Tire............................................ 7-6
Specifications...................................... 9-4
SRS Air Bags Front passenger occupant
classification system.................... 2-68
How the SRS air bags work........ 2-61Limitations to SRS air bag.......... 2-66
Monitoring................................... 2-72
SRS air bag deployment
criteria.......................................... 2-65
Supplemental restraint system
components.................................. 2-59
Starting the Engine..............................4-5
Steering Wheel
Heated steering wh eel................. 2-21
Horn............................................. 4-89
Storage Compartments ...................... 5-92
Armrest box................................. 5-93
Center console............................. 5-93
Glove compartment..................... 5-93
Overhead console........................ 5-92
Rear coat hooks........................... 5-95
Sunshade............................................3-39
Sunvisors........................................... 5-83
T
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-42
Three-flash Turn Signal.................... 4-83
Tiedown Hook............................................ 7-23
Tires................................................... 6-48 Flat tire.......................................... 7-3
Replacing a tire........................... 6-50
Replacing a wheel....................... 6-51
Snow tires.................................... 3-47
Specifications.................................9-9
Temporary spare tire....................6-50
Tire chains................................... 3-47
Tire inflation pressure................. 6-48
Tire rotation................................. 6-49
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS)..................................... 8-24
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep...................................................7-48
Tire Information................................ 8-26
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 4-226
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