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Knowing Your Mazda

Security System

Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

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Maintenance

If you have a problem with the 
immobilizer system or the key, consult an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Modification and Add-On 
Equipment

Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer 
system

’

s operation if the system has been 

modified or if any add-on equipment has 
been installed to it.

NOTE

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If the security indicator light comes 
on and stays on when the ignition 
switch is turned to the ON position, 
the engine will not start.

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Signals from a TV or radio station, 
or from a transceiver or a mobile 
telephone, could interfere with your 
immobilizer system. If you are 
using the proper key and your 
engine fails to start, check the 
security indicator light. If it is 
flashing, remove the ignition key 
and wait 2 seconds or more, then 
reinsert it and try starting the engine 
again. If it doesn

’

t start after 3 or 

more tries, contact an Authorized 
Mazda Dealer.

•

If the security indicator light flashes 
continuously while you are driving, 
don

’

t shut off the engine. Go to an 

Authorized Mazda Dealer and have 
it checked. If you shut off the 
engine while the light is flashing 
you won

’

t be able to restart it.

•

Since the electronic codes are reset 
when repairing the immobilizer 
system, the keys are needed. Bring 
all the existing keys to the 
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

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The keys carry a unique electronic 
code. For this reason, and to assure 
your safety, obtaining replacement 
key requires some waiting time. 
They are only available through an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Always keep a spare key, in case 
one is lost. If a key is lost, contact 
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as 
soon as possible.

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If you lose a key, an Authorized 
Mazda Dealer will reset the 
electronic codes of your remaining 
keys and immobilizer system. Bring 
all the remaining keys to the 
Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset.
Starting the vehicle with a key that 
has not been reset is not possible.

To avoid damage to your vehicle, do 
not modify the system or install any 
add-on equipment to it.

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