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Advanced Keys

The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enable the
following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7).

Locking/unlocking the doors, and opening the trunk lid, without operating the key.

Starting the engine without operating the key.

Additional functions are available using the buttons on the advanced key.
Refer to Operation Using Advanced Key Functions on page 3-13.

The following operations are possible using the transmitter of the keyless entry system
from a distance (Lock/Unlock/Trunk/Panic button):

Locking/unlocking the doors.

Opening the trunk lid.

Turning on the alarm.

Locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk lid, or starting the engine using the
auxiliary 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.

Radio waves from the advanced key may affect medical equipment such as
pacemakers:

Before using the advanced key near people who use medical equipment, ask the
medical equipment manufacturer or your physician if radio waves from the
advanced key will affect the equipment.

NOTE

The driver must carry the advanced key to ensure the system functions properly.

Refer to Immobilizer System (page 3-46) for information regarding keys and engine starting.

(With theft-deterrent system)
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-51) for information regarding keys and the prevention of
vehicle and vehicle contents theft.

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Panic button

Trunk button

Key code number plate

Operation indicator light

Unlock button

Lock button

Auxiliary key

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.

Also write down the code number and keep it in another safe and handy place, but not in
the vehicle.

If your key is lost, consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code number ready.

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CAUTION

Ø Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function

correctly under the following conditions:

The advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular
phones.

The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object.

The advanced key is near electronic devices such as personal computers or cell
phones.

Non-Mazda genuine electronic equipment is installed in the vehicle.

There is equipment which discharges radio waves near the vehicle.

If the vehicle is near equipment such as wireless pay devices installed at certain
gas stations.

Ø The advanced key may consume battery power excessively if it receives high-

intensity radio waves. Do not place the advanced key near electronic devices such
as televisions or personal computers.

Ø To avoid damage to the advanced key, DO NOT:

Drop the advanced key.

Get the advanced key wet.

Disassemble the advanced key.

Expose the advanced key to high temperatures on places such as the
dashboard or hood, under direct sunlight.

Place heavy objects on the advanced key.

Put the advanced key in an ultrasonic cleaner.

Put any magnetized objects close to the advanced key.

NOTE

Battery life is about one year. Be sure to replace the battery as soon as you see the green KEY
indicator light in the instrument cluster begin flashing for 30 seconds after turning off the engine,
otherwise, you will not be able to start the engine using the advanced keyless start system once the
battery is completely dead Refer to KEY warning light (red) on page 5-52. If this occurs, you will
have to either force-start the engine or use the auxiliary key Refer to Advanced Key Battery Dead
Warning on page 3-18.

Additional advanced keys can be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6 advanced keys
can be used with the advanced keyless functions per vehicle.

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qAdvanced Key Maintenance

CAUTION

Ø Make sure the battery is installed

with the correct pole facing
upward. Battery leakage could
occur if it is not installed correctly.

Ø When replacing the battery, be

careful not to bend the electrical
terminals or get oil on them. Also
be careful not to get dirt in the
transmitter as it 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 (CR2025 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 or water.

Never deform or crush.

The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:

The KEY indicator light (green) flashes
in the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds after the engine is turned off.

The system does not operate and the
operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not flash when the
buttons are pressed.

The system's operational range is
reduced.

Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent
damage to the advanced key. If replacing
the battery by yourself, follow the
instruction below.

Replacing the advanced key battery

1. Pull out the auxiliary key.

2. Release the cap using a small flathead

screwdriver, then rotate and remove the
cap.

Cap

CAUTION

Do not turn the cap excessively. The
cap may be damaged.

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3. Insert a small flathead screwdriver into

the crack and press the battery out.

4. Insert the new battery (CR2025 or

equivalent) with the positive pole (

)

facing the (

) mark on the cap.

5. Rotate and close the cap.

Cap

6. Reinsert the auxiliary key.

qService

If you have a problem with the advanced
keyless functions, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

If your advanced key is lost or stolen,
bring all remaining advanced keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen advanced key
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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Operation Using Advanced
Keyless Functions

qOperational Range

The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the advanced key is being
carried.

NOTE

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 the doors

The operational range for locking/
unlocking the doors is an area of up to 80
cm (31 in) from the center of the front
door handles.

Exterior transmitter

Operational range

NOTE

The system may not operate if you are too
close to the windows, door handles.

Opening the trunk lid

The operational range for opening the
trunk lid is an area of up to 80 cm (31 in)
from the center of the trunk lid.

Exterior transmitter

Operational range

Starting the engine

The operational range for starting the
engine includes nearly the entire cabin
area.

Interior transmitter

Operational range

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NOTE

The trunk is out of the operational range,
however, starting the engine may be
possible.

The engine may not start if the advanced
key is placed in the following areas:

Around the dashboard

In the storage compartments such as the
glove box

On the rear parcel shelf

Starting the engine may be possible even if
the advanced key is outside of the vehicle
and extremely close to a door and window,
however, always start the engine from the
driver's seat.
If the vehicle is started and driven away
while the advanced key is not in the vehicle,
the vehicle will not restart after it is turned
off and the ignition is switched off.

If the advanced key is detected within
operational range, the operation indicator
light on the transmitter flashes
momentarily.

qLocking, Unlocking the Doors

with Request Switch

All doors can be locked/unlocked by
pressing the request switch on the front
doors while the advanced key is being
carried.

Request switch

To lock

To lock the doors, press the request
switch. A beep sound will be heard once
and the hazard warning lights will flash
once.

NOTE

The hazard warning lights flash when the theft
deterrent system is armed.
The hazard warning lights do not flash if all
the doors are locked before the theft-deterrent
system is properly armed.
When the doors are locked by pressing the
request switch on the front doors while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the hazard
warning lights will flash once to indicate that
the system is armed.
Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page
3-51.

To unlock

Driver's door request switch

To unlock the driver's door, press the
request switch. A beep sound will be
heard twice and the hazard warning lights
will flash twice.
To unlock all doors, press the request
switch again within 3 seconds and two
more beep sounds will be heard.

NOTE

The hazard warning lights 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.
When the doors are unlocked by pressing the
request switch on the front doors while the
theft-deterrent system is turned off, the hazard
warning lights will flash twice to indicate that
the system is turned off.
Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page
3-51.

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Front passenger door request switch

To unlock the doors, press the request
switch. A beep sound will be heard twice
and the hazard warning lights will flash
twice.

NOTE

Confirm that all doors are securely locked.

All doors cannot be locked when any door
is open.

A beep sound is heard for confirmation
when the doors are locked/unlocked using
the request switch. If you prefer, the beep
sound can be turned off (page 10-8).

The setting can be changed so that the
doors are locked automatically without
pressing the request switch (page 10-8).
(Auto-lock function)
A beep sound is heard when all doors are
closed while the advanced key is being
carried. All doors are locked automatically
after about 3 seconds when the advanced
key is out of the operational range. Also,
the hazard warning lights flash once. (Even
if the driver is in the operational range, all
doors are locked automatically after about
30 seconds.)
If you are out of the operational range
before the doors are completely closed, the
auto-lock function will not work. Always
make sure that all doors are closed and
locked before leaving the vehicle.

(Auto re-lock function)
After unlocking all doors by pressing the
request switch, all doors will automatically
lock and the hazard warning light will flash
if any of the following operations are not
performed within about 30 seconds.

A door is opened.

The auxiliary key is inserted into the
ignition switch.

The start knob is pushed.

qOpening the Trunk Lid with

Request Switch

The trunk lid can be opened by pressing
the request switch on the under side of the
trunk lid above the license plate while the
advanced key is being carried.

Request switch

NOTE

If the advanced key is left in the trunk, the
trunk lid will close, however, the trunk lid can
be opened using the request switch and the
vehicle could be stolen.

qStarting the Engine

Ignition switch positions

As there is no traditional key, some of the
ignition switch functions are different.

Start knob

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The engraved mark (LOCK) indicated in
the illustration may differ from that
indicated on the actual vehicle (it may
read OFF).
OFF/LOCK

―Knob Released

The power supply to electrical devices is
turned off.
OFF/LOCK

―Knob Depressed

The ignition can be switched to ACC
when the KEY indicator light (green)
illuminates in the instrument cluster.

WARNING

Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition to OFF/LOCK, set the
parking brake and make sure the shift
lever is in P with an automatic
transmission or in 1 or R with a manual
transmission:

It is important to switch the ignition
to OFF/LOCK even if you are not
removing the key from the ignition or
leaving the vehicle. Leaving the key
in other positions will disable some of
the vehicle security systems and run
the battery down.
Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the ignition to OFF/LOCK,
setting the parking brake and
shifting the shift lever to P with an
automatic transmission, or to 1 or R
with a manual transmission is
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur. This could
cause an accident.

NOTE

If turning the ignition switch is difficult,
jiggle the steering wheel from side to side.

(Automatic transmission)
The ignition cannot be switched from ACC
to OFF/LOCK when the shift lever is not in
P.

ACC (Accessory)

In this position, some electrical
accessories will operate.

NOTE

The Advanced Keyless Entry System does not
function in the ACC position, and the doors
will not lock/unlock using the transmitter or
request switches even if the advanced key is
carried away from the vehicle.

This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The warning lights
(except brakes) should be inspected
before the engine is started (page 5-41).

NOTE

When the ignition is switched ON, the sound of
the fuel pump motor operating near the fuel
tank can be heard. This does not indicate an
abnormality.

START

The engine is started in this position. It
will crank until you release the start knob;
then it returns to the ON position. The
brake warning light can be checked after
the engine is started (page 5-41).

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Starting the engine

NOTE

Engine-starting is controlled by the spark
ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Standard
requirements regulating the impulse
electrical field strength of radio noise.

The advanced key must be carried because
the advanced key carries an immobilizer
chip that must communicate with the engine
controls at short range.

When starting the engine, be sure the start
knob is securely attached before trying to
operate it. If the knob becomes detached
from the ignition switch, re-attach it by
pushing it on to the ignition switch.

1. Make sure the advanced key is being

carried.

2. Occupants should fasten their seat

belts.

3. Make sure the parking brake is on.

4. Depress the brake pedal.

5. (Manual transmission)

Depress the clutch pedal all the way
and shift into neutral.
Keep the clutch pedal depressed while
cranking the engine.
(Automatic transmission)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).

NOTE

(Manual transmission)
The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal
is not depressed all the way.
(Automatic transmission)
The starter will not operate if the shift lever is
not in P or N.

6. Push the start knob slowly all the way

in.

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7. Verify that the KEY indicator light

(green) illuminates in the instrument
cluster. The KEY warning light (red)
means you cannot continue to start the
engine using the Advanced Keyless
System. You may have to use the
auxiliary key instead (page 3-19).

NOTE

In the following cases, the KEY warning light
(red) illuminates and the engine will not start.

The advanced key battery is dead.

The advanced key is out of 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.

8. Switch the ignition to ACC while

pushing the start knob in.

9. Switch the ignition from ACC to

START and hold (up to 10 seconds at a
time) until the engine starts.

CAUTION

Do not try the starter for more than
10 seconds at a time. If the engine
stalls or fails to start, wait 10 seconds
before trying again. Otherwise, you
may damage the starter and drain
the battery.

10. After starting the engine, let it idle for

about 15 seconds. Then perform the
shift operation.

NOTE

In extremely cold weather (below 0°C
(32°F)) or after the vehicle has not been
driven in several days, let the engine warm
up without operating the accelerator.

Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without use of the
accelerator.

The display of the variable red zone in the
tachometer changes according to the
temperature of the engine coolant. To
protect the engine, when the engine coolant
temperature is low, the engine does not run
at high speeds. The fuel supply will be cut
at an rpm lower than the red zone.
Refer to Tachometer on page 5-38.

If the engine does not start the first time,
refer to Starting a Flooded Engine under
Emergency Starting. If the engine still does
not start, have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-19).

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Turning the engine off

NOTE

For improved engine starting performance the
next time you start the engine after only
driving the vehicle a short distance, turn off
the engine after 1 or more of the variable red
zone lamps in the tachometer have turned off.

1. Move the shift lever to the P position

(Automatic transmission).

2. Switch the ignition from ON to ACC.

NOTE

When the engine is turned off and the ignition
is switched from ACC to OFF/LOCK, the KEY
indicator light (green) flashes in the instrument
cluster for about 30 seconds if the battery
power of the advanced key is low. Replace the
battery with a new one.
Refer to Battery Replacement (page 3-6).

3. Push in the start knob from the ACC

position and turn it to the OFF/LOCK.

CAUTION

When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the ignition is switched to OFF/LOCK.

NOTE

When switching the ignition to OFF/LOCK,
the ignition switch has to be pushed in from
the ACC position and turned. Without being
pushed in, the ignition switch stops at the
ACC position and the vehicle battery may
be discharged if the ignition switch is left in
the ACC position. When leaving the vehicle,
make sure the ignition is switched to OFF/
LOCK.

If the vehicle is left with the ignition not
switched to OFF/LOCK, a beep sound is
heard and the indicator light flashes to
notify the driver.
Refer to Warning Beep (page 3-17).

Operation Using Advanced
Key Functions

qKeyless Entry System

This system uses the more traditional
keyless entry buttons to remotely lock and
unlock the doors and opens the trunk lid,
and opens the power windows.
It can also help you signal for attention.
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.

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
auxiliary key is in the ignition switch.

With the start knob installed in the OFF/
LOCK position, the system is fully
operational. If the ignition is not switched
off or the start knob is pushed in, the system
does not operate.

All doors cannot be locked by pressing the
lock button while any door is open. The
hazard warning lights will also not flash.

If the transmitter does not operate when
pressing a button or the operational range
becomes too small, the battery may be
dead. To install a new battery, refer to
Maintenance (page 3-5).

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Transmitter

Panic button

Unlock button

Lock button

Trunk button

Operation indicator light

NOTE

(U.S.A.)
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

(CANADA)
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry CANADA. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

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. A
beep sound will be heard once and the
hazard warning lights will flash once.

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

NOTE

The hazard warning lights flash when the theft
deterrent system is armed.
The hazard warning lights do not flash if all
the doors are locked before the theft-deterrent
system is properly armed.
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.
Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page
3-51.

NOTE

All doors cannot be locked when any door
is open.

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

Unlock button

To unlock the driver's door, press the
unlock button. A beep will be heard twice
and the hazard warning lights will flash
twice.

To unlock all doors, press the unlock
button again within 3 seconds and two
more beep sounds will be heard.

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NOTE

The hazard warning lights 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.
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.
Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page
3-51.

NOTE

(Auto re-lock function)
After unlocking with the transmitter, all doors
will automatically lock and the hazard
warning light will flash if any of the following
operations are not performed within about 30
seconds.

A door is opened.

The auxiliary key is inserted into the
ignition switch.

The start knob is pressed.

Trunk button

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

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
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.

NOTE

However, if the driver is too close to the
vehicle the panic button may not function.

(Turning off the alarm)
The alarm stops by pressing any button on
the transmitter.

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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 3-26).

Opening the trunk lid

The trunk lid can be opened using the
auxiliary key, refer to Opening and
Closing the Trunk Lid (page 3-31).

Starting the engine

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

Locking, unlocking the glove box

The glove box can be locked/unlocked
using the auxiliary key, refer to Glove
Box (page 6-85).

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 Light

If any malfunction occurs in the advanced
keyless function, the KEY warning light
(red) in the instrument cluster illuminates
continuously.

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
three 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
six 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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