2023 MAZDA MAZDA buttons

1. Press the two outer HomeLinkbuttons continuously at the same
time until the indicator light flashes.
1. HomeLink button 3
2. HomeLink button 1
2. Stop pressing the HomeLink buttons.
▼Garage Door Two-Way
Communication
The garage door two-way
communication is a function that
communicates with the garage door
opener and indicates whether the
garages door is open or closed using
the indicator lights in the rear view
mirror. It can indicate the status of the
garage door within a range up-to 250
m (820 ft).
NOTE
The communication range may shorten
depending on obstructions.
Programming two-way
communication
Within five seconds after programming
a new HomeLink button, both of the
garage door status indicator lights will
flash rapidly in green indicating that
the garage door two-way
communication has been established.
If the garage door status indicator
lights flash, the two-way
communication programming is
complete.

If the garage door status indicator
lights do not flash, the two-way
communication programming is not
completed. For additional HomeLink
information and programming videos,
refer to the following Websites:
www.HomeLink.comwww.youtube.com/
HomeLinkGentex
Operating the garage door two-way
communication
By pressing HomeLink buttons 1 and 2
at the same time for two seconds, the
status of the garage door is indicated
for about 3 seco nds as follows:
1. HomeLink button 2
2. HomeLink button 1
Garage door
status Indicator light
Closing Amber flashes
Opening Amber flashes
ClosedGreen turns on
Opened Green turns on
NOTE
The programming will not be erased
even if the battery is disconnected.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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Mazda Connect Basic Operations
▼Mazda Connect Basic Operations
NOTE
The explanation of functions described in this manual may differ from the actual
operation, and the shapes of screens and buttons and the letters and characters
displayed may also differ from the actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively
change without notice.
▼Commander Switch Operation
The commander switch can be used to swit
ch to each function and to operate each
function.
Set the palm of your hand on the comman der knob so that your fingers can touch
each of the switches.
You can switch the screens without ha ving to look down at your hand.
NOTE
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while driving the vehicle.
Interior Features
Mazda Connect
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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 battery replacement.
Key Battery Replacement
▼ 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 (CR2032 or equivalent).
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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The following conditions indicate that
the battery power is low:
A message, “Low Key Fob Battery.
Replace Battery” is displayed on the
multi-information display when the
ignition is switched OFF.
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.
Incorrect battery replacement
operation may damage the key.
Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer is recommended. If
replacing the battery by yourself,
follow the instruction.
Replacing the key battery
1. Remove the lower cover while sliding the knob in the direction of
the arrow.
2. Press in the tab to unlock the uppercover.
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flatheadscrewdriver into the gap and slide it
in the direction of the arrow.
4. Twist the flathead screwdriver in the
direction of the arrow and remove
the upper cover.
5. Remove the cap using the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.
6. Remove the battery using
tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.
7. Insert a new battery into thetransmitter so that the positive pole
is facing up.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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