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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 
on customizable features, 
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 (

7

) on

trunk lid, only trunk will open,
doors do not lock/unlock

Tip: Trunk will not open if
power retractable hardtop*
latch is released or top is not in
complete raised/lowered position

Advanced key transmitter:
Press

button (

2

) for driver’s

door; press again within a 3 
seconds to unlock passenger’s
door, press and hold to lower 
driver’s and passenger windows

Press and hold

button (3)

for more than 1 second

to 

open trunk

Activating panic alarm

Panic alarm: Press and hold 
button (

4

) for more than 1 second;

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

compartments such as glove
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 vehicle will not
lock remotely if start knob is
left in ACC position

Always put vehicle in Park (

P

), 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 SUBJECT to severe
impacts, liquids or place heavy
objects on advanced key or 
leaving advanced key exposed 
to direct sunlight or high 
temperatures
See Owner’s Manual for all 
cautions and warnings

Getting
Started

Getting
Started

1

2

4

5

3

Starting engine

Press start knob
(

8

); when KEY

indicator (green)
illuminates on
instrument 

cluster; turn start knob (

8

) to

START position to start engine

Tip: Engine may 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 (

5

) 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

Locking doors

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

6

) once on either

door to lock both 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 (

6

) to unlock driver’s door;

press again within 3 seconds to
unlock both doors
Passenger’s door request switch:
Press (

6

) on passenger’s door;

both doors unlock simultaneously

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PUSH

9

8

9

6

7

*Denotes optional equipment