2022 MAZDA MODEL MX-30 EV key

After locking by pressing the
door-lock switch and when the
liftgate is closed last with the
transmitter left in the vehicle, only
the liftgate is unlocked.
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 condit ions met and then
close all the doors.
The power switch is switched OFF.Any door is open.
NOTE
After locking by pressing the door-lock
switch and when all the doors are
closed with the transmitter left in the
vehicle, all the doors, liftgate, and
charge lid are unlocked.

Door-lock switch on liftgate (With the
advanced keyless function)
All doors, charge lid, and the liftgate
can be locked by pressing the
door-lock switch.

When locking using the door-lock
switch, press the door-lock switch with
all of the following conditions met and
then close the liftgate.
You are carrying the transmitter.The power switch is switched OFF.All the doors are closed.
When locking , the hazard warning
lights and a beep sound operate 1
time.
NOTE
To prevent the transmitter from being
left in the vehicle, make sure that you
carry the transmitter before locking.
After locking by pressing the
door-lock switch and when the
liftgate is closed with the transmitter
left in the vehicle, the liftgate is
unlocked.
▼ Auto Lock/Unlock Function
WARNING
Do not pull the inner handle on a
front door:
Pulling the inner handle on a front
door while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. Passengers can fall out of
the vehicle if the door opens
accidentally, which could result in
death or serious injury.
When the vehicle speed exceeds 20
km/h (12 mph), all the doors,
charge lid, and liftgate lock
automatically.
When the power switch is switched
o ff, all the doors, charge lid, and
liftgate unlock automatically.
The auto lock/unlock function settings
can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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Doors and Locks
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▼Locking , Unlocking with
Door-Lock Knob
Operation from inside
To lock any door from the inside, press
the door-lock knob.
To unlock, pull it outward.
This does not operate the other door
locks.

1. Unlocked: Red indicator
2. Lock
3. Unlock

Operation from outside
To lock any door using its door-lock
knob from the outside, press the
door-lock knob to the lock position
and close the door (holding the door
handle in the open position is not
required).
This does not operate the other door
locks.

NOTE
When locking the door this way:
Be careful not to leave the key inside
the vehicle.
The doors cannot be locked using
the driver's door lock knob if any
door or liftgate is open when the
power switch is switched to ACC or
ON.
All the doors, charge lid , and liftgate
are unlocked when the lock knob on
all the doors is pressed down to the
lock side and all the doors are closed
with the transmitter left in the
vehicle.
▼Freestyle Doors
With freestyle doors, the rear door is
hinged at its rear and opens in the
opposite direction to the front door.
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Doors and Locks
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Liftgate
▼Liftgate
WARNING
Never allow a person to ride in the
luggage compartment:
Allowing a person to ride in the
luggage compartment is dangerous.
The person in the luggage
compartment could be seriously
injured or killed during sudden braking
or a collision.
Do not stack or leave loaded luggage
unsecured in the luggage
compartment:
Otherwise, the luggage may move or
collapse, resulting in injury or an
accident. In addition, do not load
luggage higher than the seatbacks. It
may a
ffect the side or rear field of view.
Additionally, if the air bags deploy, the
cargo may scatter which could result in
serious injury or death.
CAUTION
 Before opening the liftgate, remove
any snow and ice accumulation on it.
Otherwise, the liftgate could close
under the weight of the snow and ice
resulting in injury.
 Be careful when opening/closing the
liftgate during strong winds. If a
strong gust blows against the liftgate,
it could close suddenly resulting in
injury.
 Fully open the liftgate and make sure
that it stays open. If the liftgate is
only opened partially, it could slam
shut by vibration or wind gusts
resulting in injury.
Be careful not to apply excessive
force to the damper stay on the
liftgate such as by putting your hand
on the stay. Otherwise, the damper
stay may bend and a ffect the liftgate
operation.
1. Damper stay
 Do not modify or replace the liftgate
damper stay. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer if a liftgate damper
stay is deformed or damaged for
reasons such as a collision or if there
is some other problem.
▼ Opening and Closing the Liftgate
Opening the liftgate
Using the electric liftgate opener
Unlock the doors and liftgate, then
press the electric liftgate opener on the
liftgate and raise the liftgate when the
latch releases.
NOTE
(With the advanced keyless function)
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A locked liftgate can also be opened
while the key is being carried.
When opening the liftgate with the
doors and the liftgate locked, it may
require a few seconds for the liftgate
latch to release after the electric
liftgate opener is pressed.
The liftgate can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key left in
the vehicle. However, to prevent
locking the key in the vehicle, the
liftgate can be opened by pressing
the electric liftgate opener. If the
liftgate cannot be opened despite
doing this procedure, first push the
liftgate completely closed, then press
the electric liftgate opener to fully
open the liftgate.
When the liftgate latch is released by
pressing the electric liftgate opener,
the liftgate raises slightly. If the
liftgate is not operated for a certain
period of time, the liftgate cannot be
raised.
To o p e n
Press the electric liftgate opener
again.
To c l o s e
To close the liftgate from its slightly
raised position, open it first by
pressing the electric liftgate opener,
then close it after waiting at least 1
second.
If the vehicle battery is dead or there
is a malfunction in the electrical
system and the liftgate cannot be
unlocked, the liftgate can be opened
by performing the emergency
procedure.
Refer to When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened on page 7-42.
Closing the liftgate
Lower the liftgate slowly using the
liftgate grip recess, then push the
liftgate closed using both hands.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate
to make sure it is secure.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the
liftgate-ajar warning indication
displayed :
Otherwise, the liftgate may open
unexpectedly and result in an accident.
NOTE
Con firm that the liftgate is securely
closed.
Move the liftgate without pressing the
electric liftgate opener to verify that the
liftgate has not been left ajar.
▼ Luggage Compartment
Luggage compartment cover*
WARNING
Do not place anything on top of the
cover:
Placing luggage or other cargo on top
of the luggage compartment cover is
dangerous. During sudden braking or a
collision, the cargo could become a
projectile that could hit and injure
someone.
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Doors and Locks
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Modification and
Add-On Equipment
▼ Modi
fication and Add-On
Equipment
Mazda cannot guarantee the
immobilizer system's 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 system
or the vehicle.
Immobilizer System
▼ Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system allows the EV
system to start only with a key the
system recognizes.

If someone attempts to start the EV
system with an unrecognized key, the
EV system will not start, thereby
helping to prevent vehicle theft.
If you have a problem 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 modi fications 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, under direct sunlight.
 If the EV system does not start with
the correct key, and the security
indicator light keeps illuminating or
fl ashing, the system may have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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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 security validation, this
will add some delays in supplying a
replacement key. 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 an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset.
Starting the vehicle with a key that
has not been reset is not possible.
▼Operation
NOTE
The EV system may not start and
security indicator light may illuminate
or
flash if the key is placed in an area
where it is di fficult 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 power switch o ff, and
then restart the EV system.
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 EV system
fails to start, check the security
indicator light.
Arming
The system is armed when the power
switch is switched from ON to off.
The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes every 2
seconds until the system is disarmed.

Disarming
The system is disarmed when the
power switch is switched ON with the
correct programmed key. The security
indicator light illu minates for about 3
seconds and then turns off.
If the EV system 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 power switch
o ff, and then restart the EV system. If
the EV system does not start after 3 or
more tries, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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Security System
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Starting the EV System
▼Before Starting the EV System
1. Make sure that the parking brake is
applied.
2. Make sure that the selector lever is
in the P position.
NOTE
The EV system cannot be started
when the selector lever is in a
position other than P.
Shift the selector lever to the P
position.
3. Assume the correct driving posture
to make sure that the accelerator
pedal and the brake pedal can be
firmly depressed with the right foot.
Check the pedal positions to make
sure that one cannot be depressed
for the other by mistake.
▼ Starting the EV System
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may a
ffect
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 aff ect
the device.
NOTE
The EV system can be started
regardless of the power switch
position (OFF, ACC, ON).
The key must be carried by the
driver.
If this function is disabled, the EV
system cannot be started even if the
key is carried. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for details.
If the function to start the EV system
only by carrying the key is disabled,
the EV system can be started using
the procedure for starting the EV
system when the key battery is dead.
When the charge connector is
connected to the charge port or
during charging, the EV system
cannot be started.
The vehicle can be driven while the
READY indication is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Continue to depress the brake pedal firmly.
3. Make sure that the KEY indicator
light in the instrument cluster and
power switch indicator light (green)
turn on.
When the power switch indicator
light (green) is flashing, the key
battery might be depleted.
Refer to Starting the EV System
When the Key Battery is Dead on
page 4-6.

1. Indicator light
2. Power switch
4. Press the power switch with the power switch indicator light (green)
turned on.
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Starting and Stopping the EV System
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CAUTION
If there is a problem with the power
switch, the power switch indicator
light (amber) flashes. In this case,
the EV system could be started,
however, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
Under the following conditions,
the KEY warning light (red) flashes
in the instrument cluster or the
KEY warning indication is
displayed on the
multi-information display and the
EV system will not start:
The key battery is dead.The key is out of operational
range.
The key is placed in areas where
it is di fficult for the system to
detect the signal.
A key from another
manufacturer similar to the key
is in the operational range.
If the power switch indicator light
(amber) flashes, the EV system
may no longer be able to start
using the usual starting method.
Depress the brake pedal
completely and continue to press
the power switch until the EV
system is started completely. After
the EV system has started, the
power switch indicator light
(green) turns o ff and the power
switch is switched ON.
If you attempt to start the EV
system while the selector lever is
in a position other than P, a
message is displayed on the
multi-information display to urge
you to shift the selector lever to
the P position.
Shift the selector lever to the P
position and then start the EV
system.
The function to start the EV
system only by carrying the key
can be disabled, preventing
people using a heart pacemaker
or other medical device from
being negatively a ffected.
5. Make sure that the READY indication is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
▼Starting the EV System When the
Key Battery is Dead
CAUTION
Key operation
Do not allow the fo
llowing conditions.
Otherwise, the vehicle will not receive
the signal from the key correctly and
the EV system may not start.
 Metal parts of other keys or metal
objects touch the key.
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Starting and Stopping the EV System
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