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Knowing Your Mazda

Security System

Form No. 8S15-EA-03G

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Maintenance

If you have a problem with the 
immobilizer system or the key, consult an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Modification and Add-On 
Equipment

Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer 
system’s operation if the system has been 
modified or if any add-on equipment has 
been installed to it.

NOTE

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

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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.

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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.

NOTE

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The keys carry a unique electronic 
code. For this reason, and to assure 
your safety, replacement keys 
require some waiting time to obtain. 
They are only available through an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Always keep a replacement key, in 
case one is lost. If a key is lost, 
contact an Authorized Mazda 
Dealer as soon as possible.

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If you lose a key, an Authorized 
Mazda Dealer will reset the 
electronic codes of your remaining 
keys and immobilizer system.
Starting the vehicle with a key that 
has not been reset is not possible.

To avoid damage to your vehicle, do 
not modify the system or install any 
add-on equipment to it.

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