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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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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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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Windshield Wipers Operate at High
Speed.................................... 8-34Have the Vehicle Inspected ..........
.......................................... 8-34
Washer Fluid Does Not Spray ...........
............................................ 8-35 Inspecting Washer Fluid
Level................................... 8-35
Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate................................. 8-36 Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.............................. 8-36
Warning/Indicator Light Turns
On........................................ 8-37 Warning Lights..................... 8-37
Brake System Warning
Light................................... 8-37
Lead-Acid Battery Charging
System Warning Light........... 8-38
Hybrid System Warning
Light................................... 8-39
Remaining High Voltage Battery
Power Warning Light............ 8-39
Charging System Warning
Light................................... 8-40
Output Restriction Warning
Light................................... 8-40
Engine Oil Warning Light...... 8-41
High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light...................... 8-41
Electric Power Steering Warning
Light................................... 8-42
Shift System Warning Light ...........
.......................................... 8-42
ABS Warning Light................8-43
Master Warning Light........... 8-43Brake Control System Warning
Light................................... 8-44
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Indicator Light..................... 8-44
Check Engine Warning
Light................................... 8-45
Automatic Transmission Warning
Light................................... 8-45
AWD Warning Light............. 8-46
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light
(Flashing)............................ 8-46
TCS/DSC Indicator Light (Turns
on)..................................... 8-47
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Light........... 8-47
KEY Warning Light (Red)....... 8-48
Security Indicator Light......... 8-48
High Beam Control System (HBC)
Warning Light (Amber)
*........ 8-49
i-ACTIVSENSE Warning
Light................................... 8-49
Exterior Lights Warning
Light................................... 8-50
Low Fuel Warning Light.........8-50
Check Fuel Cap Warning
Light................................... 8-51
Engine Oil Level Warning
Light................................... 8-51
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front
Seat)................................... 8-52
Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear
Seat) (Red).......................... 8-52
Rear Seat Alert Warning Light
*......
.......................................... 8-53
Low Washer Fluid Amount
Warning Light
*..................... 8-53
Door-ajar Warning Light/Liftgate-
open Warning Light/Hood-open
Warning Light...................... 8-54
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