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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 Personalization Features on page
10-8.

qEngine Start Not Permitted Warning

Under the following conditions, the KEY
warning light (red) flashes to inform the
driver that the ignition will not switch to
ACC even if the ignition is switched 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
compartment with all 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 compartment. 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
3-16).

qAdvanced Key Left-in-vehicle

Warning Beep

If an advanced key is left in the vehicle
cabin and all 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
3-16).

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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 3-17).

Warning

How 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, three 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 six 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 ten seconds.

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

When attempting to lock the doors by pressing the request switch on
the front doors, and six beep sounds are heard.

Check whether the ignition has been
switched off.

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 3-49) for
information regarding keys and engine
starting.

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

The keys operate all locks.

Key code number plate

Retractable
type 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.

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 trunk lid, and
opens the power windows.
It can also help you signal for attention.
Operating the theft-deterrent system with
the keyless entry system transmitter is
also possible.
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.

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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 3-24).

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.

qTransmitter

Lock button

Unlock button

Trunk button

Panic 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
and the hazard warning lights will flash
once.

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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 and the hazard
warning lights will flash once.

NOTE

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

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.

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

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 and the hazard warning
lights will flash twice.

To unlock all doors, press the unlock
button again within 5 seconds and the
hazard warning lights will flash twice.

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 if one of the doors is
not opened within about 30 seconds.

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.

Turning off the alarm

Press any button on the transmitter.

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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 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 (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 3-20).

2. Insert a small flathead screwdriver into

the slot and push the tab to remove the
key from the transmitter.

Tab

3. Insert a small flathead screwdriver into

the slot and gently pry open the
transmitter.

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4. Press the portion of the battery

indicated by A and remove the battery.

NOTE

If it is difficult to remove the battery by
pressing with a finger, use a small flathead
screwdriver to press out 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.

qService

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

If your transmitter is lost or stolen, bring
all remaining transmitters to 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 all 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 and the
moonroof, 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

The driver's 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).

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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 3-13).

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 3-21).

qLocking, Unlocking with Door-

Lock Knob

To lock either front door from the inside,
press the door-lock knob.
To unlock, pull it outward.

Door-lock knob

Lock

Unlock

To lock either front door with the door-
lock knob from the outside, press the
door-lock knob to the lock position and
close the door.

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.

(Without advanced key)
The driver's door cannot be locked using
the door-lock knob from the outside if the
key is in the ignition switch.

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. All doors will automatically
unlock if they are locked using the power
door locks with any door open.
(Without advanced key)
The vehicle lock-out prevention feature
prevents you from locking yourself out of
the vehicle. With the key in the ignition
switch, all doors will automatically unlock
if they are locked using the power door
locks with any door open.

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Locking, unlocking with key

All doors lock automatically when the
driver's door is locked with the key.
All 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
all 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

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

Driver's door

Unlock

Lock

Passenger's door

Unlock

Lock

Locking, unlocking with request switch
(with advanced key)

All 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)

All doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-13).

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Locking, unlocking with transmitter
(with retractable type key)

All doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-21).

qFreestyle Doors

The pillarless freestyle doors are front and
rear-hinged for ease of ingress and egress
to the rear seat.

Opening the freestyle doors

1. Open the front door first.

Front door

2. Pull the rear door handle and open the

rear door.

Rear door handle

CAUTION

Before closing a front door make sure
other passengers are not operating a
rear door and a rear passenger's
head or hands are away from the
rear door. If the front door is closed
while a passenger is operating the
rear door handle, a hand or fingers
could be injured if the handle is
forced back. Also, a rear passenger
could hit their head against the door
during access to the rear seat.

NOTE

The rear door cannot be opened while the
front door is closed.

Make sure the front seatbelt is unfastened
before the rear door is opened. The rear
door cannot be opened with the front
seatbelt fastened because the front seatbelt
may lock.

If any door is left open for more than about
an hour, the front seatbelt will lock, and the
rear door cannot be opened. If this
happens, close all doors and open the rear
door again.

This vehicle is not equipped with child
safety locks due to the design of the front
and rear doors. The rear doors must be
closed before the front doors, and the rear
doors cannot be opened until the front
doors are opened.

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Closing the freestyle doors

1. Close the rear door first, and then close

the front door.

Front door

Rear door

CAUTION

NOTE

The front door cannot latch or lock while the
rear door is opened.

2. Make sure the freestyle doors are

securely closed.

WARNING

Make sure the rear door is closed
securely before closing the front door:

Driving with the doors not securely
closed is dangerous. If the rear door
is not completely closed, the front
door will not be securely closed. This
could cause the front door to open
unexpectedly while driving and may
result in an accident.

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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.

qOpening and Closing the Trunk

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.

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Opening the trunk lid with the request
switch (with advanced key)

The trunk lid can be opened by operating
the request switch on the trunk lid while
carrying the advanced key outside the
vehicle, refer to Operations Using
Advanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7).

Opening the trunk lid with the
transmitter (with advanced key)

The trunk lid can be opened by operating
the keyless entry system transmitter, refer
to Keyless Entry System (page 3-13).

Opening the trunk lid with the
transmitter (with retractable type key)

The trunk lid can be opened by operating
the keyless entry system transmitter, refer
to Keyless Entry System (page 3-21).

Opening the trunk lid with the remote
release button

Push the release button.

Closing the trunk lid

Grasp the inner handle and pull the trunk
lid down, then push the trunk lid down
until it locks securely. Be careful not to
slam it. Pull up on the trunk lid to make
sure it is secured.

Handle

qTrunk Light

The trunk light is on when the lid is open
and off when it's closed.

NOTE

To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not leave the trunk open for a long period
when the engine is not running.

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Inside Trunk Release Lever

Your vehicle is equipped with an inside
trunk release lever that provides a means
of escape for children and adults in the
event they become locked inside the
trunk.

No matter how careful adults might be
with keys and locking their cars, parents
should be aware that children may be
tempted to play around vehicles and use
the trunk as a hiding place.

Adults are advised to familiarize
themselves with the operation and
location of the inside trunk release lever
so that all children can be told about it in
an appropriate way, keeping in mind that
most vehicles do not have such levers.

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:

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