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Before Driving

Keys

   NOTE

y

  The keyless entry system operation may 

vary due to local conditions.

y

  The keyless entry system is fully 

operational (door/liftgate lock/unlock) 
when the push button start is switched 
off. The system does not operate if the 
push button start is switched to any 
position other than off.

y

  If the key does not operate when 

pressing a button or the operational 
range becomes too small, the battery 
may be dead. To install a new battery, 
refer to Replace Electrical Battery 
(page   6-39 ).

y

  Battery life is about one year. Replace 

the battery with a new one if the KEY 
indicator light (green) fl ashes in the 
instrument cluster. Replacing the battery 
about once a year is recommended 
because the KEY warning light/
indicator light may not illuminate or 
fl ash depending on the rate of battery 
depletion.

y

  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

y

 (With theft-deterrent system)

  The hazard warning lights fl ash when 

the theft-deterrent system is armed or 
turned off.

  Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page 

 3-43 .

y

   (With the advanced keyless function) 

  A beep sound can be heard for 

confi rmation when the doors and 
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   9-12 .

  Use the following procedure to change 

the setting.

   1.   Switch the ignition off and close all 

of the doors and the liftgate/trunk 
lid.

   2.   Open  the  driver's  door.