Black plate (54,1)
Keys
WARNING
Keys and Children:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
key is dangerous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or even
killed. These new kinds of keys are
fascinating to children. They could
play with power windows or other
controls, or even make the vehicle
move. Don't leave the keys in your
vehicle with children and keep them in
a place where your children will not
find or play with them.
NOTE
l
Refer to Immobilizer System (page
3-24) for information regarding keys
and engine starting.
l
(With theft-deterrent system)
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System
(page 3-27) for information
regarding keys and the prevention of
vehicle and vehicle contents theft.
Your Mazda has two kinds of keys.
Valet key
Master key
(Retractable
type key)
Key code number plate
Here's what the keys are used for:
Lock Operates
Master key
Valet key
Ignition switch and
steering column lock
Yes
Yes
Driver's door
Yes
Yes
Glove box
Yes
No
Storage box
Yes
No
Trunk lid
Yes
No
If you must leave your vehicle with
another person, such as a parking
attendant, protect items by locking the
glove box, storage box and trunk lid with
the master key. Keep that key and give the
other person only the valet key.
A code number is stamped on the plate
attached to the key set; detach this plate
and store it in a safe place (not in the
vehicle) for use if you need to make a
replacement key.
NOTE
Write down the code number and keep
it in a separate safe and convenient
place, but not in the vehicle.
If your key is lost, consult your
Authorized Mazda Dealer and have
your code number ready.
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
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