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).How to Use the Key
When pressing the button, the
operation indicator light turns on.
1. Operation indicator light
2. Lock button (
)
3. Unlock button (
)
4. Power liftgate button (
)*
5. Panic button ()
Lock button
Press the lock button with all of the
following conditions met.
The vehicle power is switched OFF.
The doors, liftgate, fuel-filler lid/
charging port lid are locked, the hazard
warning lights operate 1 time.
A beep sound will be heard once.
To confirm that all the doors, liftgate,
and fuel-filler lid/charging port lid
have been locked, press the lock
button again within 5 seconds. If they
are closed and locked, the horn will
sound.
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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How to Use the
Advanced Keyless Entry System
The system operates only when the
driver is in the vehicle or within
operational range while the key is
being carried (Except during power
saving function operation).
NOTE
The advanced keyless entry system
functions can be deactivated to
prevent any possible adverse effect
on a user wearing a pacemaker or
other medical device. If the system is
deactivated, you will be unable to
start the hybrid system by carrying
the key. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for details. If the
advanced keyless entry system has
been deactivated, you can start the
hybrid system by following the
procedure indicated when the key
battery goes dead.
Refer to Starting the hybrid system
with a dead key battery on page
8-9.
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.
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, or liftgate.
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 dashboardIn the storage compartments such
as the glove compartment or the
center console
Next to a communication device
such as a mobile phone
Locking Using Door-Lock Switch/
Unlocking Using Electric Liftgate
Opener
1. Exterior antenna
2. 80 cm (31 in)
3. Operational range
Opening/closing
Advanced Keyless Entry System
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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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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.
Opening/closing
Security System
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How to Use the Rear SeatAlert
If any of the following operations is
performed, a message appears in the
instrument cluster to notify that the
system is active. Make sure that a
message appears. The message
disappears after a short period of time.
When the Rear Seat Alert is not
needed, temporarily deactivate the
system according to the message.
A rear door is opened and the hybrid
system is started.
The hybrid system is started within
about 10 minutes after a rear door is
opened and closed.
A rear door is opened after the
hybrid system is started.
The vehicle power is switched ON
while the system is active.
If the vehicle power is switched OFF
while the system is active, a message in
the instrument clus ter and a warning
sound indicate the possibility of
occupants or luggage on a second/
third-row seat. The message
disappears after a short period of time.
If the driver's door is opened/closed
after the message in the instrument
cluster disappears, notification is made
again.
When deactivating the system, perform
any of the following operations.
Switch the vehicle power to ACC or
OFF and open a rear door.
Switch the vehicle power ON again
and open a rear door before starting
the hybrid system.
Open a rear door and switch the
vehicle power to ACC or OFF.
Temporarily deactivate the system
according to the message in the
instrument cluster.
NOTE
The Rear Seat Alert determines if there
is the possibility that occupants or
luggage are on a second/third-row
seat based on the opening and closing
history of the rear doors. For this
reason, depending on the usage, it
may not be activated even if occupants
or luggage are on the second/
third-row seats, or it may activate even
if no occupants or luggage are on the
second/third-row seats. The system
will continue to be active until it is
canceled.
Examples of when the system does
not activate even if occupants or
luggage are on the second/third-row
seats.
A rear door is opened and closed in
a very short period of time.
Remote engine starting via
Connected Service is used*.The lead-acid battery charge is low.The lead-acid battery connection
was disconnected/connected.
Examples of when the system
activates even if no occupants or
luggage are on the second/third-row
seats.
A rear door is opened and closed,
but no occupant or luggage is in the
vehicle.
Occupants and luggage are
unloaded while the engine is
running.
A rear door is opened and closed in
a very short period of time.
Opening/closing
Rear Seat Alert
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Temporarily Deactivating the Rear
Seat Alert
When the instrument cluster displays a
message concerning the Rear Seat
Alert, the driver can temporarily
deactivate the system.
Operate according to the message
displayed in the instrument cluster.
When the message "Press and Hold
INFO Switch to Deactivate Rear Seat
Alert" is displayed in the instrument
cluster, press and hold the INFO switch
for 2 seconds or longer.
When the system is temporarily
deactivated, a chime sounds and a
message to notify that the operation
was completed appears in the
instrument cluster. The message
disappears after a short period of time.
NOTE
When the vehicle power is switched
OFF, the temporary deactivation is
canceled.
Turning the Rear Seat Alert Off
The Rear Seat Alert can be set to off
using Mazda Connect.
Refer to Mazda Connect Owner's
Manual or consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
warning light
turns on 2 times to
indicate the system has been stopped
when the vehicle power is switched
ON, and then turns off after a short
period of time.
The Rear Seat Alert is turned off.The Rear Seat Alert is temporarily
deactivated.
Remote engine starting via
Connected Service is used*.The lead-acid battery charge is low.
Opening/closing
Rear Seat Alert
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5Driving
Mirrors.................................... 5-8Warnings and Cautions for Using
the Mirrors............................ 5-8
How to Use the Outside
Mirrors..................................5-9
Convenient Ways to Use the
Outside Mirrors................... 5-10
Warnings and Cautions for the
Rearview Mirror................... 5-11
How to Use the Rearview
Mirror................................. 5-11
Convenient Ways to Use the
Rearview Mirror................... 5-12
Power Switch..........................5-13 Power Switch....................... 5-13
Warning and Cautions for Using
the Power Switch................. 5-13
How to Use the Power
Switch.................................5-14
e-SKYACTIV PHEV...................5-16 e-SKYACTIV PHEV............... 5-16
e-SKYACTIV PHEV
Overview............................ 5-17
Warning and Cautions for Using
the e-SKYACTIV PHEV.......... 5-19
How to Use the e-SKYACTIV
PHEV.................................. 5-23
Convenient Ways to Use the e-
SKYACTIV PHEV...................5-25
Instrument Cluster.................. 5-27 Instrument Cluster............... 5-27How to Use the Instrument
Cluster................................ 5-28
Convenient Ways to Use the
Instrument Cluster............... 5-31
Speedometer.......................5-31
Tachometer......................... 5-32
Odometer/Trip Meter.......... 5-32
How to Use the Odometer/Trip
Meter................................. 5-33
High Voltage Battery Temperature
Gauge................................. 5-33
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge................................. 5-34
High Voltage Battery Power
Gauge................................. 5-34
Fuel Gauge.......................... 5-35
Dashboard Illumination........5-35
How to Use the Dashboard
Illumination.........................5-36
Outside Temperature
Display................................5-37
Maximum Driving Distance
Display................................5-37
Average Electrical Power
Consumption Rate Display ..........
.......................................... 5-38
How to Use the Average Electrical
Power Consumption Rate
Display................................5-38
Average Fuel Economy
Display................................5-39
How to Use the Average Fuel
Economy Display................. 5-39
Instantaneous Electrical Power
Consumption Rate Display ..........
.......................................... 5-40
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