Knowing Your Mazda; Security System; Immobilizer System*- Page 67

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Knowing Your Mazda

Form No. 8S15-EA-03G

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.

Immobilizer System*

•

Changes or modifications not 
expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could 
void the user’s authority to operate 
the equipment.

•

To avoid damage to the key, do not:

• Drop the key.
• Get the key wet.
• Expose the key to any kind of 

magnetic field.

• Expose the key to high 

temperatures on places such as 
the dashboard or hood, under 
direct sunlight.

CAUTION

•

When starting the engine do not 
allow the following, as the engine 
may not start due to the electronic 
signal from the ignition key not 
being transmitted correctly.

• A key ring rests on the key grip.

• Metal parts of other keys or 

metal objects touch the key grip.

• Spare keys or keys for other 

vehicles equipped with an 
immobilizer system touch or 
come near the key grip.

• Devices for electronic purchases, 

or security passage touch or 
come near the key.

CAUTION

*Some models.

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