2023 MAZDA MAZDA phone

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

Because the key (transmitter) uses
low-intensity radio waves, it may not
function correctly under the
following conditions:
 The key (transmitter) is carried with
communication devices such as
cellular phones.
 The key (transmitter) contacts or is
covered by a metal object.
 The key (transmitter) is near
electronic devices such as personal
computers.
 Non-Mazda genuine electronic
equipment is installed in the
vehicle.
 There is equipment which
discharges radio waves near the
vehicle.
 The 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.
To avoid damage to the key
(transmitter), DO NOT:
 Drop the key (transmitter).
 Get the key (transmitter) wet.
 Disassemble the key (transmitter).
 Expose the key (transmitter) to
high temperatures on places such
as the dashboard, under direct
sunlight.
 Expose the key (transmitter) to any
kind of magnetic field.
 Place heavy objects on the key
(transmitter).
 Put the key (transmitter) in an
ultrasonic cleaner.
 Put any magnetized objects close
to the key (transmitter).

NOTE
The driver must carry the key
(transmitter) to ensure the system
functions properly.
If the key (transmitter) does not
function normally, make sure that the
power saving function of the key
(transmitter) is not on. If it is on,
switch the function to off.
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-5.
Tra n s m i t te r
Before Driving
Keys
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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 antenna
2. 80 cm (31 in)
3. Operational range

NOTE
The system may not operate if you
are too close to the windows or door
handles.
If 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.
Around the dashboardIn the storage compartments such
as the glove compartment or the
center console
On the rear parcel shelf (4–door)Next to a communication device
such as a mobile phone
▼
Locking Using Door-Lock Switch
(5–door)/Unlocking Using Electric
Opener
1. Exterior antenna
2. 80 cm (31 in)
3. Operational range
Before Driving
Advanced Keyless Entry System
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NOTE
Always stop the engine and lock the
doors. In addition, to prevent theft of
valuables, do not leave them inside
the cabin.
If 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.
Around the dashboardIn the storage compartments such
as the glove compartment or the
center console
On the rear parcel shelf (4–door)Next to a communication device
such as a mobile phone
When the ignition is switched to
ACC or ON, the vehicle lock-out
prevention feature prevents you from
locking yourself out of the vehicle.
All doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate
will automatically unlock if they are
locked using the power door locks
with any door or the liftgate open.
The vehicle lock-out prevention
feature does not operate while the
ignition is switched off.
When all doors, fuel-filler lid, and
liftgate are locked using the power
door lock with any door or the
liftgate/trunk lid open, the closed
doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate are
locked. After that, when all doors
and the liftgate/trunk lid are closed,
all doors and the liftgate/trunk lid
are locked. However, if the key is
inside the vehicle, all doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate are
automatically unlocked.
(With the advanced keyless
function)
The beep sound is heard for about
10 seconds to notify the driver that
the key has been left in the vehicle.
(Without the advanced keyless
function)
The horn sound is heard twice to
notify the driver that the key has
been left in the vehicle.
(Door unlock (control) system with
collision detection)
This system automatically unlocks the
doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate in
the event the vehicle is involved in an
accident to allow passengers to get
out of the vehicle immediately and
prevent being trapped inside. While
the ignition is switched ON and in
the event the vehicle receives an
impact strong enough to inflate the
air bags, all the doors, fuel-filler lid,
and liftgate are automatically
unlocked after about 6 seconds have
elapsed from the time of the
accident.
The doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate
may not unlock depending on how
an impact is applied, the force of the
impact, and other conditions of the
accident.
If door-related systems or the battery
is malfunctioning, the doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate may not
unlock depending on your vehicle
type.
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
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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 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 indicator 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 illu minates 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.
Before Driving
Security System
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NOTE
Some gate operators and garage
door openers may require you to
replace this Programming Step 3
with procedures noted in the “Gate
Operator/Canadian Programming”
section.
4. Press the HomeLink button again to check if the programming has been
completed.
If the indicator light remains on in
green, the programming is
complete and the device
becomes operational.
If the indicator light flashes
rapidly in green, firmly press and
hold the Homelink button and
release it after two seconds have
passed. Repeat this process up to
three times to complete the
programming. The device
becomes operational and
programming is complete. If the
device does not operate, go to
the next step.
5. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage,
locate the “learn” or “smart” button.
This can usually be found where the
hanging antenna wire is attached to
the motor-head unit.
6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. (The name and
color of the button may vary by
manufacturer.)
NOTE
Complete the programming within
30 seconds.
7. Return to the vehicle and firmlypress and hold the Homelink
button, and then release it after
two seconds have passed. Repeat
the “ press/hold/release ” sequence
a second time, and, depending on
the brand of the garage door
opener (or other rolling code
equipped device), repeat this
sequence a third time to complete
the programming process.
Press the programmed HomeLink
button and make sure that the
HomeLink System operates.
8. If the status indicator arrows are flashing , refer to Garage Door
Two-Way Communication.
1. Indicator light
NOTE
To program the remaining two
HomeLink buttons, go back to Step 1
of Programming the HomeLink System
and repeat the procedure.
For questions or comments, please
contact HomeLink at
www.homelink.com or
www.youtube.com/
HomeLinkGentex , or the HomeLink
toll-free hotline at 1-800-355-3515
(for calls placed outside of the USA,
Canada, and Puerto Rico, international
rates will apply and may differ based
on landline or mobile phone).
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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No. MenuExplanation
(1) Information Fuel Efficiency Monitor:
Monitor fuel
efficiency in real time and view fuel
efficiency history.
SiriusXM Travel Link
*:
Access traffic information, weather, parking information and sports
scores.
Vehicle Status Monitor:
View important vehicle maintenance messages, information, and inter-
vals.
(2) Entertainment FM
AM
SiriusXM
*
Pandora*
Bluetooth
USB1 Audio/USB2 Audio
USB1 Video/USB2 Video
Audio
Off
(3) Notifications Displays text messages received by the mobile device paired to Mazda
Connect and notifications from the vehicle.
(4) Communication By connecting your mobile device,
such as a Smartphone, to Mazda
Connect via Bluetooth
®, you can use the hands-free call and short mes-
sage functions.
(5) Navigation The navigation system (vehicles with navigation system) can be used
when the SD card for the navigation system is inserted.

If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass in-
dicating the direction in which the ve
hicle is moving is displayed. The
compass may not indicate the correct bearing when the vehicle is stop-
ped or traveling at a slow speed.
For the navigation system operation, refer to the navigation system
manual.
Interior Features
Mazda Connect
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No. MenuExplanation
(6) Settings You can change the settings for the Mazda Connect screen, sound set-
tings, and the vehicle functions.

In-Vehicle Displays:
Configures settings and content for all in-vehicle displays.
Sound Settings:
Configures
the in-vehicle listening experience.
Safety Settings:
Configures safety and driver assistance features.
Ve h i c l e S e t t i n g s :
Configures vehicle convenience features.
Connectivity Settings:
Configures Bluetooth and other device connectivity settings.
System Settings:
Configures language, time, and other general settings.
(7) Apple CarPlay You can use Apple CarPlay™ by connecting an iPhone
® compatible with
Apple CarPlay™ to the USB slot.
(8) Android Auto You can use Android Auto™ by connecting an Android™ Smartphone
compatible with Android Auto™ to the USB port.
WARNING
Always adjust Mazda Connect while the vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust Mazda Connect with th
e Commander switch while driving the
vehicle. Adjusting Mazda Connect with the Commander switch while driving the
vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation
which could lead to a serious accident.
Even if the audio remote control switches are equipped on the steering wheel, learn
to use the switches without looking down at them so that you can keep your
maximum attention on the road while driving the vehicle.
Do not allow the connection plug cord to get tangled with the shift lever (manual
transmission)/selector leve r (automatic transmission):
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled with the shift lever (manual
transmission)/selector lever (automatic transmission) is dangerous as it could
interfere with driving, resulting in an accident.
Interior Features
Mazda Connect
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Do not adjust a mobile device or a similar product while driving the vehicle:
Adjusting a mobile device or a similar produ ct while driving the vehicle is dangerous
as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a
serious accident. Always adjust a mobile device or a similar product while the
vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION
For the purposes of safe driving, adjust the audio volume to a level that allows you
to hear sounds outside of the vehicle including car horns and particularly emergency
vehicle sirens.
NOTE
Do not use Mazda Connect for a long ti me with the engine stopped. Otherwise,
the battery power could be depleted.
If a mobile phone or CB radio is used in or near the vehicle, it could cause noise to
occur from the audio system. However, this does not indicate a problem.
Interior Features
Mazda Connect
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