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Knowing Your Mazda

Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K

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.

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Immobilizer System Warning 
Light

If the immobilizer system is working 
properly, the light will come on when the 
ignition switch is turned to the ON or 
START position. The light will go out 
when confirmation by the immobilizer 
system is completed.

If the light flashes rapidly, fails to come 
on, or comes on and stays on, it indicates 
a system malfunction. If any of these 
occur, contact an Authorized Mazda 
Dealer as soon as possible.

Immobilizer System

Changes or modifications not 
expressly approved by Mazda could 
void the user’s authority to operate the 
equipment.

NOTE

This device complies with part 15 of 
the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of 
Industry Canada. Operation is subject 
to the following two conditions: (1) 
This device may not cause harmful 
interference, and (2) this device must 
accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause 
undesired operation. (Outside 
transmissions may momentarily 
interfere with the device’s operation.)

CAUTION

NOTE

•

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

•

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 
warning 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 warning 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.

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