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Canceling the Key
Te m p o ra r y S u s p e n s i o n Function
If a key is inside the vehicle, its
functions might be temporarily
suspended to prevent theft.
In this case, press the unlock button on
the suspended key in the vehicle to
restore the functions.
Unlocking Using the
Auxiliary Key
1. Remove the cover while pressingthe knob.
2. Remove the auxiliary key.
3. Insert the auxiliary key while pulling
the driver’s door handle.
4. Turn the auxiliary key.The door is unlocked.
5. Attach the auxiliary key to itsoriginal position.
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6. Insert the tabs of the cover.Starting the Hybrid
System with a Dead Key Battery
CAUTION
Do not allow the following conditions.
Otherwise, the vehicle may not receive
the correct signal from the key and the
hybrid system may not start.
Metal parts of other keys or metal
objects touch the key.
Spare keys or keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer
system touch or come near the key.
Equipment containing electronic
components or cards with magnetic
strips such as credit cards come near
the key.
If the hybrid system cannot be started
due to a dead key battery, use the
following procedure to start the hybrid
system.
1. Depress the brake pedal. The power switch indicator light
(green) flashes.
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2. Align the center of the key emblemwith the center of the power
switch.
The power switch indicator light
(green) turns on.
1. Indicator light
2. Power switch
3. Key
4. Emblem
3. Press the power switch.
NOTE
If there is a problem with the
power switch function, the power
switch indicator light (amber)
flashes.
In this case, it is possible to start
the hybrid system, however, have
the vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.
If the power switch indicator light
(green) does not turn on, perform
the operation from the beginning.
If it still does not turn on, have
the vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
To change the vehicle power
position, release the brake pedal
after the power switch indicator
light (green) turns on, then press
the power switch.
The vehicle power position is
switched in the order of ACC,
ON, and OFF.
Once the vehicle power is
switched OFF, the vehicle power
position can no longer be
changed. Therefore, to start the
hybrid system, perform the
operation from the beginning.
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NOTE
When blocking a tire, use rocks or
wood blocks of sufficient size if
possible to hold the tire in place.
Removing a Flat Tire
WARNING
When jacking-up a vehicle, always
shift the selector lever to P position,
apply the parking brake, and place
wheel blocks in the position
diagonally opposed to the jack.
Changing a flat tire without using
wheel blocks is dangerous because the
vehicle may move and fall off the jack
even with the selector lever is in P
position, which could result in an
accident.
1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each,
but do not remove any lug nuts
until the tire has been raised off the
ground.
NOTE
If your Mazda is equipped with the
optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, a
special key must be used to unlock
the locking lug nut for each wheel.
For details, refer to “Locking Lug
Nuts” below.
2. Place the jack on the ground.
3. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure and adjust the
jack head so that it is close to the
jack-up position.
4. Place the jack under the jack-upposition closest to the tire being
changed with the jack head
squarely under the jack-up point.
5. Continue raising the jack headgradually by rotating the screw with
your hand until the jack head is
inserted into the jack-up position.
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Do not start the engine or shake
the vehicle while it is jacked up.
Starting the engine or shaking the
vehicle while it is jacked up is
dangerous as it could cause the
vehicle to fall off the jack resulting
in an accident.
Never go under the vehicle while it
is jacked up.
Going under the vehicle while it is
jacked up is dangerous as it could
result in death or serious injury if
the vehicle were to fall off the jack.
8. Remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise; then
remove the wheel and center cap.
Locking Lug Nuts
If your Mazda is equipped with the
optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, a
special key must be used to unlock the
locking lug nut for each wheel. The key
is stored in the glove compartment,
center console storage, storage box, or
trunk. Register the key and lug nuts
with the lock manufacturer by filling
out the registration card and mailing it
in using the accompanying envelope. If
the key is lost, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer or use the lock
manufacturer’s order form to order a
new key.
Antitheft wheel lug nuts cannot be
installed on a steel wheel spare tire.
When installing a temporary spare tire,
use one of the original lug nuts in place
of the locking lug nut. The original lug
nuts are stored inside your Mazda.
1. Antitheft lug nut
2. Special key
To remove an antitheft lug nut
1. Obtain the special key for the antitheft lug nut.
2. Place the special key on top of the antitheft lug nut, and be sure to
hold the key square to it. If you
hold the key at an angle, you may
damage both key and nut. Do not
use a power impact wrench.
3. Place the lug wrench on top of the key and apply pressure. Turn the
wrench counterclockwise.
To install the antitheft lug nut
1. Place the special key on top of the nut, and be sure to hold the key
square to it. If you hold the key at
an angle, you may damage both key
and nut. Do not use a power
impact wrench.
2. Place the lug wrench on top of the special key, apply pressure, and
turn it clockwise.
Nut tightening torque
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 108―
147 (12 ―14,
80― 108)
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KEY Warning Light (Red)
The light turns on if the system has a
problem or if the key is out of the
operation range.
Check the contents of the message
displayed and take the necessary
action.
CAUTION
If the power switch indicator light
(amber) flashes at the same time, the
hybrid system may not start. Have the
vehicle inspected by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Security Indicator Light
If the security indicator light turns on/
flashes while driving , do not stop the
hybrid system (leave it operating) and
have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. If you stop
the hybrid system , you may not be
able to start it again.
If the hybrid system cannot be started,
switch the vehicle power OFF, place
the key in another position within the
operation range, and then restart the
hybrid system.
Check the security indicator light and if
it does not turn off, such as it remains
on or flashes, switch the vehicle power
OFF, wait for a while, and then restart
the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start after
three attempts, a system malfunction
may have occurred. Have the vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
NOTE
When repairing the immobilizer
system, the key codes will need to be
reprogrammed. Bring all the remaining
keys to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Warning/Indicator Light Turns On
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Door-ajar Warning Light/Liftgate-open Warning Light/Hood-open
Warning Light
The light turns on if any door/liftgate/
hood is not closed securely.
Close the door/liftgate/hood securely.
KEY Indicator Light(Green) (Flashing)
The light flashes if the battery power of
the key is low when the vehicle power
is switched from ON to OFF.
Replace the key battery.
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Lights-On Reminder
If the vehicle power is switched OFF
with the exterior lights turned on and
the driver’s door is opened, a sound is
activated.
Operate the headlight switch to turn
off the exterior lights.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the
lights-on reminder.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Ve h i c l e Po we r N o t
Switched OFF Reminder Warning Sound
If the driver's door is opened with the
vehicle power switched to ACC, a
beep will be heard continuously in the
cabin to notify the driver that the
vehicle power has not been switched
OFF (STOP). Under this condition, the
keyless entry system will not operate,
the vehicle cannot be locked, and the
lead-acid battery voltage will be
depleted.
Switch the vehicle power OFF.
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