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Before Driving

Keys

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 

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 6-40).



  Battery life is about one 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 instrument cluster (page 

4-32), messages are displayed in 

the instrument cluster). Replacing 

the battery about once a year is 

recommended because the KEY warning 

light/indicator light may not illuminate 

or flash depending on the rate of battery 

depletion.



  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 an Authorized Mazda Dealer when 

additional keys are required.

 Transmitter

Operation buttons

Operation indicator light

NOTE



  The headlights turn on/off by operating 

the transmitter. Refer to Leaving Home 

Light on page 4-54.



(With theft-deterrent system)

  The hazard warning lights flash when 

the theft-deterrent system is armed or 

turned off.

  Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page 

3-48.



(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 volume of the beep sound can also 

be changed.

  Refer to Personalization Features on 

page 9-11.

  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.

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