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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

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, 
see Owner’s Manual

WARNING: Never leave a child
alone in vehicle and never
leave any key where a child can
find it, particularly advanced
keys which give easier access
to a curious child

Trunk request switch: Press (

6

) on

trunk lid, only trunk will unlock,
doors do not lock/unlock
To open trunk: Reach under license
plate light shield and pull release
handle (

7

)

Advanced key transmitter: Press
button (

2

) for driver’s door; press

again within 3 seconds to unlock
passenger’s doors and trunk

Trunk security

Request switch on trunk lid can 
be set so it cannot be unlocked
with valet key, or advanced 
keyless remote, to enter or 
exit valet mode; press request
switch (

6

) for 5 seconds

Activating panic alarm

Press and hold 

button (

3

) for more

than 1 second; horn sounds, hazard
warning lights flash; to stop, 
press any remote button

box or in open trunk, 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 and power locks
will not function if start knob
is left in ACC position

Always 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

3

4

*Denotes optional equipment

Starting engine

Push start knob
(

8

); when KEY

indicator 
illuminates on
instrument cluster;

turn start knob (

8

) to START 

position to start engine

Tip: Engine will not start if
trunk is open and advanced
key is placed in trunk

Auxiliary key operation

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

4

) to lock/unlock

doors, trunk 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
compartments such as glove

Locking doors

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

5

) once on either

door to lock all doors
Advanced key transmitter: 
Press button 

(

1

); pressing again

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

Unlocking doors/
opening trunk

Driver’s door request switch: Press
(

5

) to unlock driver’s door; press

again within 3 seconds to unlock
all doors and trunk
Passenger’s door request switch:
Press (

5

) on passenger’s door; 

all doors and trunk unlock 
simultaneously

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PUSH

9

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Handle

7

6

5