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Drop the key.

Get the key wet.

Keys

Disassemble the key.

WARNING

Expose the key to high temperatures

on places such as the dashboard or

hood, under direct sunlight.

Expose the key to any kind of magnetic

ﬁeld.

Place heavy objects on the key.

Put the key in an ultrasonic cleaner.

Put any magnetized objects close to

the key.

Do not leave the key in your vehicle with

children and keep them in a place where

your children will not ﬁnd or play with

them:

Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is

dangerous. This could result in someone

being badly injured or even killed. Children

may ﬁnd these keys to be an interesting toy

to play with and could cause the power

windows or other controls to operate, or

even make the vehicle move.

NOTE

The driver must carry the key to ensure the

system functions properly.

Transmitter

Auxiliary key

CAUTION

Because the key (transmitter) uses

low-intensity radio waves, it may not

function correctly under the following

conditions:

The key is carried with communication

devices such as cellular phones.

The key contacts or is covered by a

metal object.

The key is near electronic devices such

as personal computers.

Removing the auxiliary key

1. Remove the lower cover while sliding

the knob in the direction of the arrow.

Non-Mazda genuine electronic

equipment is installed in the vehicle.

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 near electronic devices such as

televisions or personal computers.

To avoid damage to the key

(transmitter), DO NOT:

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2. Remove the auxiliary key.

Also write down the code number and

keep it in a separate safe and convenient

place, but not in the vehicle.

If your key (auxiliary key) is lost, consult

an Authorized Mazda Dealer, and have

your code number ready.

Key code

number plate

Installing the auxiliary key

1. Install the auxiliary key as the

illustration.

2. Insert the tabs of the lower cover into

the slots of the transmitter and install

the lower cover.

Key code number plate

A code number is stamped on the plate

attached to the key set; detach this plate

and store it in a safe place (not in the

vehicle) for use if you need to make a

replacement key (auxiliary key).

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possible for a replacement and to make the

lost or stolen key inoperative.

Keyless Entry System

This system uses the key buttons to

remotely lock and unlock the doors and

the liftgate, and opens/closes the liftgate.

The system can start the engine without

having to take the key out of your purse or

pocket.

It can also help you signal for attention or

help.

Operating the theft-deterrent system is

also possible on theft-deterrent

system-equipped vehicles.

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.

NOTE



The keyless entry system operation may

System malfunctions or warnings are

indicated by the following warning lights

or beeps.

For vehicles with the type A/type B

instrument cluster, check the displayed

message for more information and, if

necessary, have the vehicle inspected at an

Authorized Mazda Dealer, according to

the indication.

vary due to local conditions.

The keyless entry system is fully

operational (door/liftgate lock/unlock)

when the ignition is switched off. The

system does not operate if the ignition is

switched to any position other than off.



If the key does not operate when

pressing a button or the operational

range becomes too small, the battery

may be weak. To install a new battery,

refer to Key Battery Replacement (page

6-33).



KEY Warning Light (Red)

Refer to Contact Authorized Mazda

Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected on

page 7-25.



Battery life is about 1 year. Replace the

battery with a new one if the KEY

indicator light (green) flashes in the

instrument cluster (for vehicles with a

type A/type B instrument cluster (page

4-12, 4-31), messages are displayed

in the instrument cluster). Replacing the

battery about once a year is

Refer to Taking Action on page 7-31.

Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)

Warning Beep

Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off

(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-42.



Key Removed from Vehicle Warning

Beep

recommended because the KEY warning

light/indicator light may not illuminate

or flash depending on the rate of battery

depletion.

Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle

Warning Beep on page 7-42.

If you have a problem with the key,

consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If your key is lost or stolen, consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as

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

Additional keys can be obtained at an

Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6 keys

can be used with the keyless functions

per vehicle. Bring all keys to the

Authorized Mazda Dealer when

additional keys are required.

Use the following procedure to change the

setting.

1. Switch the ignition off and close all of

the doors and the liftgate.

2. Open the driver's door.

3. Within 30 seconds of opening the

driver's door, press and hold the LOCK

button on the key for 5 seconds or

longer (All of the doors and the liftgate

are locked and unlocked when the

LOCK button on the key is pressed and

held for 5 seconds.).

Transmitter

▼

Operation indicator light

Operation

buttons

The beep sound activates at the

currently set volume. The setting

changes each time the LOCK button on

the key is pressed and the beep sound

activates at the set volume. (If the beep

sound has been set to not activate, it

will not activate.)

4. The setting change is completed by

doing any one of the following:

NOTE



The headlights turn on/off by operating



Switching the ignition to ACC or

the transmitter. Refer to Leaving Home

Light on page 4-77.

(With theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights flash when

the theft-deterrent system is armed or

turned off.

ON.



Closing the driver's door.

Opening the liftgate.

Not operating the key for ten



seconds.

Pressing any button except the



Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page

3-44.

LOCK button on the key.

Pressing a request switch.



(With the advanced keyless function)

A beep sound can be heard for

confirmation when the doors and the

liftgate are locked/unlocked using the

key. If you prefer, the beep sound can be

turned off.

The operation indicator light flashes when

the buttons are pressed.

Lock button

To lock the doors and the liftgate, press the

lock button and the hazard warning lights

will flash once.

The volume of the beep sound can also

be changed.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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(With the advanced keyless function)

A beep sound will be heard once.

seconds and two more beep sounds will be

heard.

To confirm that all doors and the liftgate

have been locked, press the lock button

again within 5 seconds. If they are closed

and locked, the horn will sound.

NOTE



The system can be set to unlock all

doors by performing a single operation.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Use the following procedure to change

the setting.

1. Switch the ignition off and close all

of the doors and the liftgate.

2. Open the driver's door.

3. Within 30 seconds of opening the

driver's door, press and hold the

UNLOCK button on the key for 5

seconds or longer (the sound of the

doors locking/unlocking can be

heard).

NOTE



The doors and the liftgate can be locked

by pressing the lock button while any

other door or the liftgate is open. The

hazard warning lights will not flash.

When the lock button is pressed while

any door is open and then the door is

closed, all the doors and the liftgate are

locked.



Confirm that all doors and the liftgate

are locked visually or audibly by use of

the double click.

Make sure all doors and the liftgate are

After this, the system switches the

setting each time the UNLOCK

button is pressed (the sound of the

doors locking/unlocking can be

heard).



locked after pressing the button.

(With theft-deterrent system)



When the doors are locked by pressing

the lock button on the key while the

theft-deterrent system is armed, the

hazard warning lights will flash once to

indicate that the system is armed.

4. The setting change is completed by

doing any one of the following:



Switching the ignition to ACC or

ON.

Unlock button



Closing the driver's door.

Opening the liftgate.

Not operating the key for ten



To unlock the driver's door, press the

unlock button and the hazard warning

lights will flash twice.

(With the advanced keyless function)

A beep sound will be heard twice.



seconds.

Pressing any button except the



UNLOCK button on the key.

Pressing a request switch.



To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press

the unlock button again within three

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

(Auto re-lock function)

Panic button

After unlocking with the key, all doors

and the liftgate will automatically lock if

any of the following operations are not

performed within about 60 seconds. If

your vehicle has a theft-deterrent

system, the hazard warning lights will

flash for confirmation.

If you witness from a distance someone

attempting to break into or damage your

vehicle, press and hold the panic button to

activate the vehicle's alarm. Call

emergency services if necessary.

The time required for the doors to lock

automatically can be changed.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

NOTE



A door or the liftgate is opened.

The ignition is switched to any

position other than off.

The panic button will work whether any

door or the liftgate is open or closed.



(With theft-deterrent system)

When the doors are unlocked by

pressing the unlock button on the key

while the theft-deterrent system is turned

off, the hazard warning lights will flash

twice to indicate that the system is

turned off.

(Turning on the alarm)

Pressing the panic button for 1 second or

longer will trigger the alarm for about 2

minutes and 30 seconds, and the following

will occur:



The horn sounds intermittently.

The hazard warning lights flash.



*

Power liftgate button

(Turning off the alarm)

To open/close the liftgate, press the power

liftgate button for one second or longer

with the liftgate in the fully closed/open

position.

The hazard warning lights flash twice and

the liftgate opens/closes after the beep

sounds.

The alarm stops by pressing any button on

the key.

Power saving function

By turning on the transmitter power saving

function, the advanced keyless entry and

*1

push button start system functions turn off

and the battery power consumption of the

transmitter is restricted.

The remote control function is operational

by operating the transmitter switch even

while the power saving function is turned

on. However, the operation indicator light

of the transmitter does not turn on/flash.

*Some models.

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Turning on the power saving function

Starting the Engine

After you have turned on the power saving

function according to the following

NOTE



Starting the engine may be possible even

procedure, the hazard warning lights and

*1

if the key is outside of the vehicle and

extremely close to a door and window,

however, always start the engine from

the driver's seat.

sound operate one time.

1. Press the lock button on the transmitter

4 times within 3 seconds to turn on the

operation indicator light.

If the vehicle is started and the key is not

in the vehicle, the vehicle will not restart

after it is shut off and the ignition is

switched to off.

2. Press the lock button continuously for

1.5 seconds or longer while the

operation indicator light turns on (for 5

seconds).

3. Press any of the buttons on the

transmitter to make sure that the

operation indicator light does not turn

on/flash.



The luggage compartment is out of the

assured operational range, however, if

the key (transmitter) is operable the

engine will start.

With the advanced keyless function

Turning off the power saving function

After you have turned off the power

Interior antenna

saving function according to the following

procedure, the hazard warning lights and

*1

sound operate one time.

1. Press any of the buttons on the

transmitter to make sure that the

operation indicator light does not turn

on/flash.

2. Press the lock button on the transmitter

4 times within 3 seconds to turn on the

operation indicator light.

Operational range

Without the advanced keyless function

3. Press the lock button continuously for

1.5 seconds or longer while the

operation indicator light turns on (for 5

Interior antenna

seconds).

With the advanced keyless function

*

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Operational Range

▼

The system operates only when the driver

is in the vehicle or within operational

range while the key is being carried.

Operational range

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NOTE

The engine may not start if the key is

placed in the following areas:



Around the dashboard

In the storage compartments such as the



glove compartment or the center console

Key Suspend Function

▼

If a key is left in the vehicle, the functions

of the key left in the vehicle are

temporarily suspended to prevent theft of

the vehicle.

To restore the functions, press the unlock

button on the functions-suspended key in

the vehicle.

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