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Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

Advanced 
keyless entry/
start system*

Advanced key 
must be carried 
by driver to 
operate properly

Refer to Owner’s Manual for 
additional instructions

Tip: Do not use advanced key
with activated cell phone in
the same pocket, advanced key
functions may become disabled

Advanced keyless
system customization

Your authorized Mazda Dealer can
customize your system if desired
with features such as auto-lock:
After exiting the vehicle after driving,
the car will automatically lock
For additional information 
on customizable features, 
see Owner’s Manual

Passenger’s door request switch:
Press (

6

) on passenger’s door; all doors

and liftgate unlock simultaneously
Liftgate request switch: Press (

7

)

on liftgate, doors and liftgate 
will lock/unlock
Advanced key transmitter:
Press

button (

2

) for driver’s

door; press again within 1 1/2 
seconds to unlock other doors
and liftgate, hold to lower front
windows and open moonroof,
release to stop; with all doors
unlocked, press and hold 

button (

3

) for one second 

or more to open/close liftgate

Activating panic alarm

Panic alarm: Press and hold 
button (

4

) for more than 1 second;

horn sounds, hazard warning
lights flash; to stop, press 
any remote button

compartments such as glove
box or in open liftgate/cargo
area, engine may not start or
warnings may activate

Turning off engine 

Turn start knob to ACC position
to turn engine off, push in and
turn start knob to LOCK position

Tip: Vehicle battery may be 
discharged if start knob is left
in ACC position

Always put vehicle in Park (

P

), set

parking brake and turn start knob to
LOCK position when exiting vehicle

System operation warnings

KEY indicator light flashes (green)
indicates advanced key transmitter
battery power is low 
KEY indicator light illuminated
continuously (red) indicates system
malfunction, and auxiliary key
should be used, have vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible

Tip: When using advanced 
keyless system, system will
beep as confirmation of
lock/unlock requests, system
will also beep if start knob is
left in ACC position, advanced
key has been left in vehicle or
if advanced key is removed from
vehicle while vehicle is running

For additional system operation 
warnings, see Owner’s Manual

Replacing battery

See Owner’s Manual for 
complete instructions

Cautions on use

To avoid damage to advanced 
key, do not allow any severe
impacts or contact with liquids, 
do not place heavy objects on
advanced key and do not leave
advanced key exposed to direct
sunlight or high temperatures,
See Owner’s Manual for all 
cautions and warnings

Getting
Started

Getting
Started

1

2

5

4

3

*Denotes optional equipment

Starting engine

Press start knob
(

8

); when KEY

indicator (green)
illuminates on
instrument 

cluster; turn start knob (

8

) to

START position to start engine

Tip: Engine will not start if 
liftgate is open and advanced key
is placed in liftgate/cargo area

Auxiliary key operation

If advanced key cannot be used due
to a malfunction or dead battery,
use auxiliary key (

5

) to lock/unlock

doors and to start vehicle
To start vehicle: Remove start
knob cover (

8

) by pressing both

side release buttons (

9

) while

pulling; insert auxiliary key into
key cylinder and turn to start engine

Tip: Do not place advanced key
on or around dashboard, storage

Locking doors

Driver’s/passenger’s door request
switch: Press (

6

) once on either

door to lock other doors
Press and hold driver’s door request
switch (

6

) to close windows and

moonroof, release to stop
Advanced key transmitter: 
Press button 

(

1

); pressing again

within a few seconds causes doors
to relock and horn to beep

Unlocking doors/
opening liftgate

Driver’s door request switch: Press
(

6

) to unlock driver’s door; press

again within 3 seconds to unlock
other doors and liftgate

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O

C

K

AC

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PUSH

9

8 9

6

7