Knowing Your Mazda; Security System; Immobilizer System- Page 92

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Knowing Your Mazda

Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Security System

The optional immobilizer system allows 
the engine to start only with a key the 
system recognizes.

If someone attempts to start the engine 
with an unrecognized key, the engine will 
not start, thereby helping to prevent the 
theft of your vehicle.

Immobilizer System

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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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To avoid damage to the key, do not:

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Drop the key.

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Get the key wet.

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Expose the key to any kind of 
magnetic field.

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

CAUTION

When starting the engine do not allow 
the following, as the engine may not 
start due to the electronic signal from 
the ignition key not being transmitted 
correctly.

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A key ring rests on the key grip.

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Metal parts of other keys or metal 
objects touch the key grip.

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Spare keys or keys for other 
vehicles equipped with an 
immobilizer system touch or come 
near the key grip.

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Devices for electronic purchases, or 
security passage touch or come near 
the key.

CAUTION

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