2024 MAZDA CX90 warning light

Turning on the alarm
Pressing the panic button for 1 second
or more will trigger the alarm for about
2 minutes and 30 seconds, and the
following will occur:
The horn sounds intermittently.The hazard warning lights flash.
Tu r n i n g off the alarm
The alarm stops by pressing any button
on the key.
Operational Range
The system operates only when the
driver is in the vehicle or within
operat ional range while the key is
being carried.
Starting the hybrid system
NOTE
Starting the hybrid system may be
possible even if the key is outside of
the vehicle and extremely close to a
door and window, however, always
start the hybrid system from the
driver's seat.
If the vehicle is started and the key is
not in the vehicle, the vehicle will not
restart after it is shut off and the
vehicle power is switched off.
The luggage compartment is out of
the assured operational range,
however, if the key (transmitter) is
operable the hybrid system will start.
With the advanced keyless function

1. Interior antenna
2. Operational range

Without the advanced keyless
function

1. Interior antenna
2. Operational range

NOTE
The hybrid system may not start if the
key is placed in the following areas:
Around the dashboardIn the storage compartments such as
the glove compartment or the center
console
Opening/closing
Key
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Convenient Ways to Usethe Key
Sound function
The function that the sound notifies
you of unlocking/locking can be
turned on or off by changing the
setting in Mazda Connect. The volume
of the warning sound can also be
changed.
Auto re-lock function
All doors, the liftgate, and the fuel lid
are locked automatically if any of the
following operations are not
performed within about 60 seconds
after they are unlocked by pressing the
unlock button.
Open any door or liftgate.The vehicle power is switched to any
position other than off.
NOTE
The time until the door is automatically
locked can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Power Saving Function
By turning on the power saving
function of the key, the advanced
keyless entry and the function to start
the hybrid system without removing
the key from a pocket or purse/case
are turned off, and the battery power
consumption of the key can be
reduced.
The remote control function is still
operational by pressing a button on
the key even while the power saving
function is turned on. However, the
remote operation indicator light does
not turn on or flash.
Turning on the power saving function
1. Press the lock button on the key 4
times within 3 seconds.
The key operation indicator light
turns on.
2. Press the lock button for 2 seconds or longer while the key operation
indicator light is turned on.
The hazard warning lights and a
warning sound operate 1 time, and
the power saving function is turned
on.
Turning off the power saving function
1. Press the lock button on the key 4 times within 3 seconds.
The key operation indicator light
turns on.
2. Press the lock button for 2 seconds or longer while the key operation
indicator light is turned on.
The hazard warning lights and a
warning sound operate 1 time, and
the power saving function is turned
off.
Opening/closing
Key
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Warnings and CautionsWhen Using the Doors
WARNING
Opening/closing of the doors must be
done by an adult.
If a person's hand, foot, or neck is
pinched in a door, it could result in
serious injury.
Do not drive the vehicle with the
door-ajar warning light/indication
turned on/displayed.
Otherwise, the door may open
unexpectedly and result in an accident.
Always take all children and pets with
you or leave a responsible person
with them.
Leaving a child or a pet unattended in
a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot
weather, temperatures inside a vehicle
can become high enough to cause
brain damage or even death.
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.
Keep all doors locked when driving.
Unlocked doors in a moving vehicle
are dangerous. Passengers can fall out
if a door is accidentally opened and
can more easily be thrown out in an
accident.
Always close all the windows and
Panorama sunroof/moonroof, lock
the doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate
and take the key with you when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
Leaving your vehicle unlocked is
dangerous as children could lock
themselves in a hot vehicle, which
could result in death. Also, a vehicle
left unlocked becomes an easy target
for thieves and intruders.
After closing the doors and the
liftgate, always verify that they are
securely closed.
Doors and the liftgate not securely
closed are dangerous, if the vehicle is
driven with a door and the liftgate not
securely closed, the door and the
liftgate could open unexpectedly
resulting in an accident.
Always confirm the safety around the
vehicle before opening a door and the
liftgate.
Suddenly opening a door and the
liftgate is dangerous. A passing vehicle
or a pedestrian could be hit and cause
an accident.
CAUTION
Always confirm the conditions around
the vehicle during strong winds or
when parked on an incline before
opening/closing the doors. Neglecting
to check the conditions around the
vehicle could result in fingers getting
caught in the door or a passing
pedestrian being hi t, resulting in an
unexpected accident or injury.
Opening/closing
Doors
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How to Use the DoorLock
To prevent the key from being left in
the vehicle, make sure that you carry
the key before locking.
Locking/Unlocking Using the Key
Refer to How to Use the Key on page
4-5.
Locking/Unlocking Using the Touch
Sensor (Vehicles with Advanced
Keyless Function)
Locking
Touch the sensing area of the door lock
touch sensor when all of the following
conditions are met.
The vehicle power is switched OFF.All the doors are closed.The key is on the sensing area of the
touch sensor.
The hazard warning lights operate
once, and all the doors, liftgate,
fuel-filler lid/charging port lid are
locked.
A beep sound operates one time.
Unlocking
When all of the following conditions
are met, touch the sensing area of the
door release touch sensor.
The vehicle power is switched OFF.The driver’s door is locked.Three seconds or longer have passed
since the doors were locked.
The key is on the sensing area of the
touch sensor.
Unlocking from the driver's door
The following locations are unlocked
by touching the sensing area of the
door release touch sensor of the
driver's door.
Driver’s doorCharging port lid

When unlocking , the hazard warning
lights operate two times.
A beep sound operates two times.
Unlocking from the front passenger’s
door
The following locations are unlocked
by touching the sensing area of the
door release touch sensor of the front
passenger's door.
All doorsCharging port lidLiftgate
When unlocking , the hazard warning
lights operate two times.
A beep sound operates two times.
NOTE
The location to be unlocked can be
changed.
Refer to Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual or
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Opening/closing
Doors
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You are carrying the transmitter.The vehicle power is switched OFF.All the doors are closed.
All the doors, liftgate, fuel-filler lid, and
the fuel-filler lid/charging port lid are
locked.
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 the
driver carries the transmitter when
locking the doors with any door
open.
After locking by pressing the
door-lock switch and if the liftgate is
closed last with the transmitter left in
the vehicle, the liftgate will not be
locked.
Locking/Unlocking Using the
Door-Lock Knob
Locking/unlocking only the door
where the door-lock knob is operated.
1. Unlocking
2. Locking
Locking the doors from the outside
using the door-lock knob
A door can be locked by turning the
inside lock knob to the lock side and
closing the door.
NOTE
After locking by pressing the
door-lock switch, if the liftgate is
closed last with the transmitter left in
the vehicle, the liftgate will not be
locked.
In the following cases, the doors are
unlocked to prevent the key from
being left in the vehicle.
When the vehicle power is
switched to ACC or ON, and the
lock knob on the driver's door is
turned to the lock side while either
a door or the liftgate is open.
The key is left in the vehicle.
Locking Using the Vehicle Speed
Sensing Auto Door Lock Function
All the doors, the liftgate, the fuel-filler lid/charging port lid are
locked when the vehicle speed
exceeds 20 km/h (12 mph).
Opening/closing
Doors
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Powe r L i ft g ate*
The liftgate opens and closes
automatically by operating the key
switch or various switches for the
vehicle.
The power liftgate has 3 functions.
Hands-free function
*
The liftgate can be opened and closed
by doing a kicking motion when both
hands are occupied, such as when
holding groceries or luggage.
Liftgate easy closure
The easy closure assists in closing the
liftgate.
When you close the liftgate to the
position where it is slightly ajar, it will
finish closing automatically to the
fully-closed position.
NOTE
If the liftgate is opened/closed
repeatedly in a short period of time,
the easy closure function may not
operate. Wait for about 2 seconds and
then try again.
Jam-safe function
The jam-safe function detects a person
or obstruction to prevent the person or
object from getting caught in the
liftgate.
When the jam-safe function detects
that a person or object is caught in the
liftgate while it is opening/closing
automatically, a warning sound is
activated and the liftgate moves in the
reverse direction, and then stops.
NOTE
The jam-safe function does not
operate while the easy closure is
operating (from ajar position to fully
closed position).
Warnings and Cautionsfor Using the Power Liftgate
WARNING
Always check the safety of the area
around the liftgate before operating/
closing it automatically.
Not checking the safety of the area
around the liftgate for people before
opening/closing the liftgate
automatically is dangerous. A person
could become caught between the
liftgate and an obstruction while it is
opening automatically or between the
liftgate and vehicle while it is closing
automatically, resulting in an accident
and serious injury.
Keep your eyes on the liftgate when
opening/closing the liftgate
automatically.
If there is an obstruction, the liftgate
may not fully close due to the jam-safe
function. Driving the vehicle with the
liftgate not fully closed is dangerous as
a person or an object could fall out of
the vehicle resulting in a serious
accident, injury, or death.
Do not let a child operate the
switches.
If the liftgate is opened/closed
unexpectedly by a child operating the
switches mistakenly, the child or
another occupant's head or hands
could get caught, resulting in an
accident and serious injury.
Opening/closing
Liftgate
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To prevent an unintended operation,
place the key outside of its operation
range or turn off the hands-free
function using Mazda Connect.
A person not carrying a key does
the kicking motion.
 While the liftgate is open, a person
sitting on the edge of the luggage
compartment swings his or her
legs.
 Installing/removing the body cover
or removing snow around the rear
bumper.
 Picking up something which was
dropped under the rear bumper.
 Spraying water on the rear bumper
using a high water pressure car
washer.
 Pushing a shopping cart close to
the rear bumper.
 A moving object such as an animal
or a ball approaches the rear
bumper.How to Use the Power
Liftgate
NOTE
In the following cases, the liftgate
may not open/close automatically.
The vehicle is parked on an incline.There are strong winds.There is snow on the liftgate.If the lead-acid battery is
disconnected with the liftgate open,
the liftgate cannot be opened/
closed automatically. To restore the
automatic open/close function, fully
close the liftgate manually.
If the system detects weight such as
that caused by a snow-laden liftgate
when it is opened automatically, a
warning sound is activated, the
liftgate moves in the reverse
direction, and then stops.
If the selector lever is shifted to
another position and the vehicle is
moved while the liftgate is opening/
closing automatically, a warning
sound is activated and the liftgate
closes.
The liftgate may close unexpectedly
after opening it on slopes. Always
make sure that the liftgate is
stationary.
When the following operations are
performed, the hazard warning lights
flash 2 times, a warning sound is
activated, and the liftgate
automatically opens/closes fully.
Opening/closing
Liftgate
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The liftgate is not automatically
opening/closing.
The doors, liftgate, and the fuel-filler
lid/charging port lid are locked, the
hazard warning lights operate 1 time.
Then, the liftgate fully closes
automatically.
Opening/closing using the hands-free
function*
Do the kicking motion with all of the
following conditions met while the
vehicle is stopped.
You are carrying the key.The hands-free function is on.The vehicle power is switched to a
position other than ON, or the
selector lever is in P with the vehicle
power switched ON.
A : About 30―50 cm (12―19.7 in)
B : About 10 cm (3.9 in)

When the kicking motion is done
correctly, the hazard warning lights
flash 2 times, a beep sound is
activated, and the liftgate opens/
closes automatically. Be careful not to
contact the liftgate.
Move your foot away from under the
bumper within about 1 second after
moving it under the bumper.
If the kicking motion is done while the
liftgate is opening/closing
automatically, the liftgate will stop. If
the kicking motion is done again, the
liftgate moves in the direction opposite
to the direction it was moving before it
stopped.
CAUTION
Do not do the kicking motion while
wearing footwear which exposes the
feet, such as sandals. If your foot
contacts the hot exhaust pipe, it
could cause serious burns.
 Do not do the kicking motion while
the area where you are standing is
unstable such as a slope or icy road.
Otherwise, you could fall down,
resulting in injury.
NOTE
The hands-free sensor detects in a
range of about 30 cm on both the
left and right sides from the center of
the rear bumper.
The hands-free sensor may not
operate normally under the following
conditions.
Opening/closing
Liftgate
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