2024 MAZDA CX90 key

Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system allows the
hybrid system to start only with a key
the system recognizes.
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 Dealeras 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 Dealerto reset.
Warnings and Cautions
for Using the Immobilizer System
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, under direct sunlight.
 If the hybrid system 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.
Opening/closing
Security System
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How to Use the
Immobilizer System
NOTE
The hybrid system 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 vehicle power off, and
then restart the hybrid 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 hybrid system
fails to start, check the security
indicator light.
Arming
The system is armed when the vehicle
power 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
vehicle power is switched ON with the
correct programmed key. The security
indicator light
illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then turns off.
If the hybrid 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
operat ional range for signal
transmission. Switch the vehicle power
off, and then restart the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start after
3 or more tries, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Opening/closing
Security System
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Theft-Deterrent System
If the theft-deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle,
which could result in the vehicle or its
contents being stolen, the alarm alerts
the surrounding area of an abnormality
by sounding the horn and flashing the
hazard warning lights.

The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly.
How to Use the
Theft-Deterrent System
How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the
panorama sunroof/moonroof*
securely.
2. Switch the vehicle power OFF.
3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the liftgate are closed.
4. Press the lock button on the transmitter. The hazard warning
lights will flash once.
The following method will also arm
the theft-deterrent system:
Press the door-lock switch
while
any door is open and then close all
of the doors.
( With the advanced keyless
function)
Touch the sensing area of the door
lock touch sensor.
The security indicator light
in
the instrument cluster flashes twice
per second for 20 seconds.
5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully armed.
NOTE
The theft-deterrent system can also
be armed by activating the auto
relock function with all the doors,
the liftgate and the hood closed.
Refer to Transmitter on page 4-5.
The system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place
within 20 seconds after pressing the
lock button:
Unlocking any door.Opening any door.Opening the hood.Switching the vehicle power ON.
To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
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Security System
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When the doors are locked by
pressing the lock button on the
transmitter while the theft-deterrent
system is armed, the hazard warning
lights will flash once to indicate that
the system is armed.
Operation
Horn triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about
30 seconds when the system is
triggered by any one of the following:
Unlocking a door with the auxiliary
key, door lock switch, or an inside
door-lock knob.
Forcing open a door, the hood or the
liftgate.
Opening the hood by operating the
hood release handle.
Switching the vehicle power ON
without using the power switch.
If the system is triggered again, the
lights and horn will activate until the
driver's door or the liftgate is unlocked
with the transmitter.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by touching the sensing
area of the door release touch sensor.
NOTE
The liftgate does not open while the
theft-deterrent system is operating.
If the lead-acid battery goes dead
while the theft-deterrent system is
armed, the horn will activate and the
hazard warning lights will flash when
the lead-acid battery is charged or
replaced.
To S t o p t h e A l a r m
A triggered alarm can be turned off
using any one of the following
methods:
Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
Starting the hybrid system with the
power switch.
(With the advanced keyless
function)
Touching the sensing area of the
door release touch sensor.
Pressing the electric liftgate opener
while the key is being carried.
The hazard warning lights will flash
twice.
To Turn Off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off
using any one of the following
methods:
Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
Starting the hybrid system with the
power switch.
(With the advanced keyless
function)
Touching the sensing area of the
door release touch sensor.
The hazard warning lights will flash
twice.
NOTE
When the doors are unlocked by
pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter while the theft-deterrent
system is turned off, the hazard
warning lights will flash twice to
indicate that the system is turned off.
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Security System
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Powe r Sw i tc h
Press the power switch to start/stop
the hybrid system or to switch the
vehicle power position (OFF/ACC/
ON).
Vehicle power position
OFF
All electrical accessories cannot be
used.
ACC
Some electrical accessories such as
audio can be used.
ON
All electrical accessories can be used.
Warning and Cautions forUsing the Power Switch
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat,
always switch the vehicle power off,
set the parking brake, and make sure
the selector lever is in the P position.
Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the vehicle power off, setting
the parking brake, and shifting the
selector lever to the P position is
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could
result in an accident. In addition, if
your intention is to leave the vehicle for
even a short period, it is important to
switch the vehicle power position to
OFF, as leaving it in another position
will disable some of the vehicle's
security systems and run the lead-acid
battery down.
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 will affect
the device.
Other than for an emergency
situation, do not attempt to stop the
hybrid system while driving the
vehicle.
If the hybrid system is stopped while
driving the vehicle, loss of brake power
and power steering functions could
occur, making it difficult to control the
vehicle which could result in an
accident.
Driving
Po we r Sw i tc h
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CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red) is
displayed, or the power switch
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate a problem with the
hybrid starting system. This may
prevent the hybrid system from
starting or from switching the vehicle
power position to ACC or ON. Have
your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
Refer to KEY Warning Light (Red) on
page 8-48.
 Before leaving the vehicle, make sure
that the vehicle power is switched
OFF.
How to Use the Power
Switch
The power switch starts/stops the
hybrid system and switches the vehicle
power position depending on the
vehicle status and the driver's
operation.
Starting the Hybrid system
1. Make sure that the parking brake isapplied.
2. Make sure that the selector lever is in the P position.
3. Depress the brake pedal. The power switch indicator light
(green) and the KEY indicator light
(green)
in the instrument
cluster turn on.
4.
The hybrid system starts and the
KEY indicator light (green)
in
the instrument cluster turns off.
The READY indicator light
in the instrument cluster turns on.
NOTE
Do not use high engine speeds until
reaching the operating temperature.
Driving
Power Switch
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Turning off the Lights
Turn the light switch to the OFF
position when the vehicle is stopped.
(With Auto Light)
The light switch returns to the AUTO
position automatically.

All the lights that are turned on turn
off, and the parking lights indicator
light
in the instrument cluster
turns off.
Headlight Leveling
The number of passengers and weight
of cargo in the luggage compartment
change the angle of the headlights. The
angle of the headlights will be
automatically adjusted when turning
on the headlights. A system
malfunction or operation conditions
are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Exterior Lights Warning Light
on page 8-50.
Convenient Ways to Use the Light Switch
Coming Home Light
After the vehicle power is switched
OFF, the headlights can be turned on
for a while.
Using the coming home light
1. Switch the vehicle power to ACC orOFF.
2.
The headlights turn on, and then turn
off when any of the following
conditions is met.
A certain amount of time has passed
since occupants got out of the
vehicle and all the doors closed.
Three minutes have passed since the
headlights turned on.
The light switch was operated after
the headlights turned on.
NOTE
The time until the headlights turn off
can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Leaving Home Light
The lights of your vehicle parked at a
distance can be turned on by operating
the key.
Driving
Light Switch
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Using the leaving home light
Press the unlock button on the key
while the vehicle power is switched
OFF.
When the vehicle receives a key
operation signal, the headlights,
parking lights, taillights, and the license
plate lights turn on.
The lights turn off when any of the
following conditions is met.
Thirty seconds have passed since the
lights turned on.
The light switch is set to the OFF
position.
The lock button on the key is
pressed.
NOTE
The leaving home light can be set so
that it does not to operate.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Driving
Light Switch
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