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qAuxiliary Key Function

Use the auxiliary key stored in the
advanced key in the event of a dead
transmitter battery or malfunction.

Removing the auxiliary key

Pull out the auxiliary key from the
advanced key.

Locking, unlocking the doors

The doors can be locked/unlocked using
the auxiliary key, refer to Locking,
Unlocking with Key (page 3-30).

Opening the trunk lid

The trunk lid can be opened using the
auxiliary key, refer to Opening and
Closing the Trunk Lid (page 3-33).

CAUTION

Do not open the trunk while the
power retractable hardtop is
opening/closing. The power
retractable hardtop and trunk lid
mechanisms could be damaged.

Starting the engine

The engine can be started with the
auxiliary key, refer to Ignition Switch
(page 5-2).

Advanced Key Suspend
Function

If one key is left in the vehicle or trunk
and the second key is used to lock the
vehicle, the functions of the advanced key
left in the vehicle or the trunk are
temporarily suspended to prevent theft of
the vehicle.
The following are inoperable:

Starting the engine using the start
knob.

Operating the request switches.

To restore these functions, perform any
one of the following:

Press the lock or unlock button on the
advanced key which has had its
functions suspended.

While carrying another advanced key,
push in the start knob until the KEY
indicator light (green) in the instrument
cluster illuminates.

Insert the auxiliary key and switch the
ignition ON.

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Warning and Beep Sounds

qSystem Malfunction Warning Beep

If any malfunction occurs in the advanced
keyless function, the KEY warning light
(red) in the instrument cluster illuminates
continuously and beep sounds will be
heard.

CAUTION

If the KEY warning light (red) remains
illuminated, do not continue to drive
the vehicle with the advanced keyless
function. Park the vehicle in a safe
place and use the auxiliary key to
continue driving the vehicle. Have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Ignition Switch (page 5-2).

qStart Knob Not in LOCK

Warning Beep

If the ignition is switched to ACC and the
driver's door is opened, a continuous beep
sound will be heard to notify the driver
that the ignition has not been switched off.
In this case, the keyless entry system does
not operate, the car cannot be locked, and
the battery will run down.

qAdvanced Key Removed from

Vehicle Warning Beep

Under the following conditions, a beep
sound will be heard and the KEY warning
light (red) will flash continuously when
the ignition has not been switched off to
notify the driver that the advanced key has
been removed. The KEY warning light
(red) will stop flashing when the advanced
key is back inside the vehicle:

The ignition has not been switched off,
the driver's door is open, and the
advanced key is removed from the
vehicle. (A beep sound will be heard 3
times.)
However the beep sound will be heard
continuously when the ignition is
switched to ACC and the door is open
due to the activation of the warning
beep sound indicating that the ignition
is not switched off.

The ignition has not been switched off
and all the doors are closed after
removing the advanced key from the
vehicle. (A beep sound will be heard 6
times.)

NOTE

Because the advanced key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Advanced Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the advanced
key is carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area
within the vehicle.

qRequest Switch Inoperable

Warning Beep

If the request switch for a front door is
pressed under the following conditions
while the advanced key is being carried, a
beep will be heard 6 times to indicate that
the front doors cannot be locked.

A door is open (door ajar included).

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The ignition has not been switched off.

The auxiliary key is inserted into the
ignition switch.

qAdvanced Key Battery Dead

Warning

When the ignition is switched to ACC or
switched off from ON, the KEY indicator
light (green) flashes for approximately 30
seconds indicating that the remaining
battery power is low. Replace with a new
battery before the advanced key becomes
unusable.
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance
(page 3-5).

NOTE

The advanced key can be set so that the KEY
indicator light (green) does not flash even if
the battery power is low.
Refer to Setting Change (page 3-21).

qEngine Start Not Permitted Warning

Under the following conditions, the KEY
warning light (red) flashes to inform the
driver that the ignition cannot be switched
from off.

The advanced key battery is dead.

The advanced key is not within
operational range.

The advanced key is placed in areas
where it is difficult for the system to
detect the signal (page 3-7).

A key from another manufacturer
similar to the advanced key is in the
operational range.

qAdvanced Key Left-in-trunk

Warning Beep

If the advanced key is left in the trunk
with both doors locked and the trunk lid
closed, a beep sound is heard for about 10
seconds to remind the driver the advanced
key has been left in the trunk. If this
happens, open the trunk lid by pressing
the request switch and remove the
advanced key. An advanced key removed
from the trunk may not function because
its functions may have been temporarily
suspended. To restore the advanced key
function, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-18).

qAdvanced Key Left-in-vehicle

Warning Beep

If an advanced key is left in the vehicle
cabin and both doors are locked using a
separate advanced key, a beep sound is
heard for about 10 seconds to remind the
driver that the advanced key has been left
in the vehicle cabin. If this happens, the
doors lock but the functions of the
advanced key left in the vehicle cabin
may be temporarily suspended. Perform
the following procedure to restore the
functions of the advanced key (page
3-18).

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Setting Change (Function Customization)

The following function settings are possible. These settings can only be changed by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Setting

Function

At Initial Setting

After Setting

Change

Advanced key battery
dead indicator

KEY indicator light (green) flashes to indicate
that the advanced key battery power is low.

Activated

Deactivated

Lock/unlock operation
confirmation beep
sound

A beep sound is heard to confirm that both doors
or the trunk lid have been locked/unlocked.

Activated

Deactivated

Auto-lock function

When both doors are closed and the advanced key
is being carried and out of operational range, both
the doors automatically lock after three seconds.
(Even if the driver is in the operational range,
both doors are locked automatically after about 30
seconds.)

Deactivated

Activated

*1: When the auto-lock function is operating, the warning sound will be heard regardless of the setting.
*2: When the auto-lock function is enabled, windows will not automatically close. You must close them before

leaving vehicle.

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When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated

Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light in
the instrument cluster illuminates to notify the driver of improper operation of the
advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-19).

Warning

What to check

When a door is open, a continuous beep sound will be
heard.

Check whether the ignition has been switched off.

When a door is open, 3 beep sounds are heard, and the
KEY warning light (red) in the instrument cluster
flashes.

Check whether the advanced key has been removed
from the vehicle.

When a door is closed, a beep sound is heard 6 times,
and the KEY warning light (red) in the instrument
cluster flashes.

Check whether the advanced key has been removed
from the vehicle.

When locking the doors or closing the trunk, the chime
sounds for about 10 seconds.

Check whether the advanced key has not been left in the
vehicle or the trunk.

When attempting to lock the doors, a beep sound is
heard.

Check whether the advanced key has been left in the
vehicle.

Check whether a door is open.

When the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in the
instrument cluster.

The advanced key battery power is low. Replace the
battery with a new one.
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance on page 3-5.

When the KEY warning light (red) remains illuminated
in the instrument cluster.

The advanced key is malfunctioning. Park the vehicle in
a safe place, and use the auxiliary key to continue
driving the vehicle. Have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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Keys (without Advanced Key)

WARNING

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 new
kinds of 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

Refer to Immobilizer System (page 3-67) for
information regarding keys and engine
starting.

(With theft-deterrent system)
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-71)
for information regarding keys and the
prevention of vehicle and vehicle contents
theft.

The keys operate all locks.
With keyless entry system

Key code number plate

Retractable
type key

Without keyless entry system

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.

NOTE

Write down the code number and keep it in
a separate, safe and convenient place, but
not in the vehicle.
If your key is lost, consult your Authorized
Mazda Dealer and have your code number
ready.

Some types of key chains cannot be
attached to the retractable type key. In this
case, use the key ring provided with the
transmitter which has the key code number
plate attached.

Key ring

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Key extend/retract method (Retractable
type key)

To extend the key, press the release
button.

To retract the key, rotate it into the holder
while pressing the release button.

Keyless Entry System (with
Retractable Type Key)

This system remotely locks and unlocks
the doors, and opens the power windows.
It can also help you signal for attention.
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to the transmitter,
do not:

Ø Drop the transmitter.

Ø Get the transmitter wet.

Ø Disassemble the transmitter.

Ø Expose the transmitter to any kind

of magnetic field.

Ø Expose the transmitter to high

temperatures on places such as
the dashboard or hood, under
direct sunlight.

NOTE

The keyless entry system is designed to
operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the
center of the vehicle, but this may vary due
to local conditions.

The system does not operate when the key is
in the ignition switch.

If the transmitter does not operate when
pressing a button or the operation range
becomes too small, the battery may be
dead. To install a new battery, refer to
Maintenance (page 3-26).

Additional transmitters can be obtained at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 3
transmitters can be used with the keyless
entry system per vehicle. Bring all
transmitters to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer when additional transmitters are
required.

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qTransmitter

Lock button

Unlock button

Trunk button

Panic button

Operation
indicator light

NOTE

The unlock button can be used to open the
power windows. Refer to Opening the Power
Windows from Outside (page 3-38).

The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.

Lock button

To lock the doors, press the lock button.

To confirm that both doors have been
locked, press the lock button again within
5 seconds. If they are closed and locked,
the horn will sound.

NOTE

Doors can be locked by pressing the lock
button while a door is open. However, the
hazard warning lights will not flash and the
horn will not sound.

(Without theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights will flash once
to indicate that both doors are locked.
(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights only flash when
the theft deterrent system is armed.
The hazard warning lights do not flash if
both the doors are locked before the theft-
deterrent system is properly armed.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-71.

Both doors cannot be locked when the key
is in the ignition switch.

Confirm that both doors are locked visually
or audibly by use of the double click.

Unlock button

To unlock the driver's door, press the
unlock button.

To unlock both doors, press the unlock
button again within 3 seconds.

NOTE

(Without theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights will flash twice to
indicate that both doors are unlocked.
(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights only flash when the
theft deterrent system is turned off.
The hazard warning lights do not flash unless
the theft deterrent system has been properly
turned off.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page 3-71.

NOTE

Auto re-lock function
After unlocking with the transmitter, both
doors will automatically lock if one of the
doors is not opened within about 30 seconds.

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Trunk button

To open the trunk, press the trunk button
for more than 1 second.

NOTE

(With power retractable hardtop)
The trunk lid can only be opened when the
power retractable hardtop is fully opened/
closed. Open/close the power retractable
hardtop completely before opening the
trunk lid.

The trunk button is disabled when the trunk
lid release lock-out button inside the trunk
is in the OFF position. Refer to Remote
Trunk Lid Release Lock-Out on page 3-34.

Panic button

If you witness from a distance someone
attempting to break into or damage your
vehicle, pressing the panic button will
activate the vehicle's alarm.

NOTE

The panic button will work whether any door
or the trunk lid is open or closed.

Turning on the alarm

Pressing the panic button for 1 second or
more 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.

Turning off the alarm

Press any button on the transmitter.

qTransmitter Maintenance

If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not flash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.

CAUTION

Ø Install the battery with the positive

pole (

) facing down. Battery

leakage could occur if it is not
installed correctly.

Ø When replacing the battery, be

careful not to touch any of the
internal circuitry and electrical
terminals, bend the electrical
terminals, or get dirt in the
transmitter as the transmitter
could be damaged.

Ø There is the danger of explosion if

the battery is not correctly
replaced.

Ø Replace only with the same type

battery (CR1620 or equivalent).

Ø Dispose of used batteries

according to the following
instructions.

Insulate the plus and minus
terminals of the battery using
cellophane or equivalent tape.

Never disassemble.

Never throw the battery into
fire and/or water.

Never deform or crush.

Replacing the transmitter battery

1. Unfold the key (page 3-23).

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2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and

push the tab to remove the key from
the transmitter.

Tab

3. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and

gently pry open the transmitter.

4. Remove the battery.

5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or

equivalent) with the positive pole (

)

facing down.

6. Align the front and back covers and

snap the transmitter shut.

7. Align the key with the transmitter as

shown in the figure, and insert the key
until a click sound is heard.

CAUTION

Insert the key into the transmitter
securely until a click sound is heard.
If it is not inserted securely, it could
detach from the transmitter.

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qService

If you have a problem with the keyless
entry system, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

If your transmitter is lost or stolen, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen transmitter inoperative.

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.

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Door Locks

WARNING

Always take all children and pets with
you or leave a responsible person with
them:

Leaving a child or a pet unattended
in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In
hot weather, temperatures inside a
vehicle can become high enough to
cause brain damage or even death.

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.

Keep both doors locked when driving:

Unlocked doors in a moving vehicle
are dangerous. Passengers can fall
out if a door is accidentally opened
and can more easily be thrown out in
an accident.

Always close all the windows, lock the
doors and take the key with you when
leaving your vehicle unattended:

Leaving your vehicle unlocked is
dangerous as children could lock
themselves in a hot vehicle, which
could result in death. Also, a vehicle
left unlocked becomes an easy target
for thieves and intruders.

After closing the doors, always verify
that they are securely closed:

Doors not securely closed are
dangerous, if the vehicle is driven
with a door not securely closed, the
door could open unexpectedly
resulting in an accident.

Always confirm the safety around the
vehicle before opening a door:

Suddenly opening a door is
dangerous. A passing vehicle or a
pedestrian could be hit and cause an
accident.

qLocking, Unlocking with Key

Either door can be locked/unlocked with
the key.
Turn the key toward the front to unlock,
toward the back to lock.

Unlock

Lock

qLocking, Unlocking with Request

Switch (with Advanced Key)

The doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the request switch while
carrying the advanced key outside the
vehicle, refer to Operations Using
Advanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7).

qLocking, Unlocking with

Transmitter (with Advanced Key)

The doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-15).

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qLocking, Unlocking with Transmitter

(with Retractable Type Key)

The doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-24).

qLocking, Unlocking with Door-

Lock Knob

To lock any door from the inside, press
the door-lock knob.
To unlock, pull it outward.
This does not operate the other door
locks.

Lock

Unlock

To lock any door with the door-lock knob
from the outside, press the door-lock knob
to the lock position and close the door.
This does not operate the other door
locks.

Door-lock knob

NOTE

When locking the doors this way, be careful
not to leave the key inside the vehicle.

(With advanced key)
The driver's door cannot be locked using
the door-lock knob from the outside.

(With retractable type key)
The driver's door cannot be locked using
the door-lock knob from the outside if the
key is in the ignition switch.

The red indication can be seen when the
door-lock knob is unlocked.

Red indication

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qPower Door Locks

Vehicle lock-out prevention

(With advanced key)
The vehicle lock-out prevention feature
prevents you from locking yourself out of
the vehicle. Both doors will automatically
unlock if they are locked using the power
door locks with any door open.
(With retractable type key)
The vehicle lock-out prevention feature
prevents you from locking yourself out of
the vehicle. With the key in the ignition
switch, both doors will automatically
unlock if they are locked using the power
door locks with any door open.

Locking, unlocking with key

Both doors lock automatically when the
driver's door is locked with the key.
Both doors unlock when the driver's door
is unlocked and the key is held in the
unlock position for one second or longer.

Unlock

Lock

NOTE

Holding the key in the unlocked position in the
driver's door lock for about a second unlocks
both doors. To unlock only the driver's door,
insert the key into the driver's door lock and
turn the key briefly to the unlock position and
then immediately return it to the center
position.

Locking, unlocking with door-lock
switch

Both doors lock automatically when
LOCK is pressed. They all unlock when
the unmarked part of the door-lock switch
is pressed.

Lock

Unlock

Locking, unlocking with request switch
(with advanced key)

Both doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the request switch on the front
doors while carrying the advanced key
outside the vehicle, refer to Operations
Using Advanced Keyless Functions (page
3-7).

Locking, unlocking with transmitter
(with advanced key)

Both doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-15).

Locking, unlocking with transmitter
(with retractable type key)

Both doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-24).

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Trunk Lid

WARNING

Never allow a person to ride in the
trunk:

Allowing a person to ride in the trunk
is dangerous. In addition, the person
in the trunk could be seriously
injured or killed during sudden
braking or a collision.

Keep the trunk closed when driving:

Exhaust gas entering the cabin of a
vehicle through an open trunk is
dangerous. This gas contains CO
(carbon monoxide), which is
colorless, odorless, and highly
poisonous. If inhaled, it can cause
loss of consciousness and death.

CAUTION

Ø Before opening the trunk lid,

remove any snow and ice
accumulation on it. Otherwise, the
trunk lid could close under the
weight of the snow and ice
resulting in injury.

Ø Be careful when opening/closing

the trunk lid during strong winds.
If a strong gust blows against the
trunk lid, it could close suddenly
resulting in injury.

Ø Fully open the trunk lid and make

sure that it stays open. If the trunk
lid is only opened partially, it
could slam shut by vibration or
wind gusts resulting in injury.

Ø When loading or unloading

luggage in the trunk, turn off the
engine. Otherwise, you could get
burned by the heat of the exhaust
gas.

qOpening and Closing the Trunk Lid

WARNING

Close the trunk lid and do not allow
children to play inside the vehicle:

Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving
children in the vehicle with the keys is
dangerous. Children could open the
trunk lid and climb inside resulting in
possible injury or death from heat
exposure.

Always keep the car from being a
tempting place to play by latching the
doors and the trunk, and keeping the
keys where children can not play with
them:

Leaving children or animals
unattended in a parked vehicle is
dangerous. Babies left sleeping and
children who lock themselves in cars
or trunks can die very quickly from
heat prostration. Do not leave your
children or pets alone in a car at any
time. Do not leave the car or the
trunk unlocked.

Opening the trunk lid with the key

Insert the key into the slot and turn it
clockwise.

Open

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