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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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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8What to Do in Case of Emergency
In Case of Emergency................ 8-4Dealing With an Accident....... 8-4
When Towing is Required...........8-5 Having the Vehicle Towed...... 8-5
Using the Towing Hooks......... 8-6
Key Does Not Operate............... 8-8 Canceling the Key Temporary
Suspension Function.............. 8-8
Unlocking Using the Auxiliary
Key....................................... 8-8
Starting the Hybrid System with a
Dead Key Battery................... 8-9
Engine Does Not Start.............. 8-11 Taking Action with Depleted
Lead-acid Battery................. 8-11
Starting a Flooded Engine..... 8-15
Charging Is Not Possible.......... 8-16 Dealing with the Cause........ 8-16
Hybrid System Cannot be
Stopped................................. 8-17 Forcibly Stopping the Hybrid
System................................ 8-17
Problem With the Brake System (Foot
Brake)....................................8-18 Applying the Emergency
Brake.................................. 8-18AUTOHOLD Cannot be
Canceled............................... 8-19Forcibly Canceling the
AUTOHOLD........................ 8-19
Overheating........................... 8-20 Ta k i n g A c t i o n w i t h
Overheating........................ 8-20
Tire is Punctured or Bursts........ 8-22 Changing a Flat Tire (With Spare
Tire).................................... 8-22
Liftgate Cannot Open.............. 8-30 Open the liftgate from the
luggage compartment.......... 8-30
The Power Windows Cannot Be
Operated............................... 8-31 Initializing the Power
Window.............................. 8-31
The Panorama Sunroof Cannot Be
Operated............................... 8-32 Initializing the Panorama
Sunroof............................... 8-32
The Moonroof Cannot Be
Operated............................... 8-33 Initializing the Moonroof...... 8-33
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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.
What to Do in Case of Emergency
Key Does Not Operate
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Open the liftgate from
the luggage compartment
If the lead-acid battery is dead, the
liftgate cannot be unlocked and
opened. In this case, the liftgate can be
unlocked by taking care of the dead
lead-acid battery situation.
Refer to Taking Action with Depleted
Lead-acid Battery on page 8-11.
If the liftgate cannot be unlocked even
after charging the dead lead-acid
battery, you can open the liftgate as an
emergency measure by following the
procedure below.
1. Remove the cover.
2. Move the lever.
The liftgate is unlocked.
After performing this emergency
measure, have the vehicle inspected by
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
What to Do in Case of Emergency
Liftgate Cannot Open
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Index
AC power outlet (120 V/1,500
W)....................................... 7-50
AC power outlet (120 V/150
W)....................................... 7-47
Ambient lights...................... 7-45
Armrest Box......................... 7-35
Bottle holder........................ 7-32
Center console..................... 7-34
Cup holders......................... 7-30
Door courtesy lights..............7-44
Glove compartment..............7-33
How to use the assist grips.... 7-58
Illuminated entry system........7-41
Luggage compartment.......... 7-38
Luggage compartment lghts... 7-44
Map lights............................7-43
Overhead console................ 7-36
Overhead lights.................... 7-42
Rear coat hooks................... 7-37
Sunvisor............................... 7-39
USB power outlet................. 7-52
Vanity mirrors....................... 7-40
Wireless charger (Qi)............ 7-54
i-ACTIVSENSE Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM)................................ 5-146
Cameras............................ 5-137
Cruising & Tra ffi c Support
(CTS)................................. 5-175
Distance & Speed Alert
(DSA)................................ 5-153
Driver Attention Alert
(DAA)................................ 5-155
Driver monitoring camera....5-139
Driver Monitoring (DM)...... 5-157
Emergency Lane Keeping
(ELK).................................. 5-191
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)................................. 5-127
Front Cross Tra ffi c Alert
(FCTA)............................... 5-160High Beam Control System
(HBC)................................ 5-140
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch.... 5-126
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(Warning/risk avoidance support
system).............................. 5-124
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS).............................. 5-144
Lane-keep Assist System
(LAS)..................................5-188
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)............................. 5-165
Radar sensors..................... 5-131
Rear Cross Tra ffi c Alert
(RCTA)............................... 5-163
Secondary Collision
Reduction.......................... 5-223
Smart Brake Support (SBS)...5-197
Tra ffi c Sign Recognition
System (TSR)...................... 5-150
360° View Monitor............. 5-206
K
Key.............................................4-5 Canceling the key temporary
suspension function................ 8-8
Replacing the key battery...... 9-33
Starting the Engine with a dead
battery key............................. 8-9
Unlocking using the auxiliary
key........................................ 8-8
L
Liftgate..................................... 4-18Liftgate cannot open............. 8-30
Power liftgate....................... 4-21
Light Washer fluid does not spray... 8-35
Lights Hazard warning lights........... 5-82
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