Black plate (89,1)
When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated
Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light in
the instrument cluster illuminates to notify the driver of improper operation of the
advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-17).
Warning
How to check
When a door is open, a continuous beep sound will be heard.
Check whether the ignition has been
switched off.
When a door is open, three beep sounds are heard, and the KEY
warning light (red) in the instrument cluster flashes.
Check whether the advanced key has
been removed from the vehicle.
When a door is closed, a beep sound is heard six times, and the KEY
warning light (red) in the instrument cluster flashes.
Check whether the advanced key has
been removed from the vehicle.
When locking the doors or closing the trunk , the chime sounds for
about ten seconds.
Check whether the advanced key has
been left in the vehicle or the trunk .
When attempting to lock the doors by pressing the request switch on
the front doors, and six beep sounds are heard.
Check whether the ignition has been
switched off.
Check whether a door is open.
When the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in the instrument cluster.
The advanced key battery power is low.
Replace the battery with a new one.
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance on
page 3-5.
When the KEY warning light (red) remains illuminated in the
instrument cluster.
The advanced key is malfunctioning. Park
the vehicle in a safe place, and use the
auxiliary key to continue driving the
vehicle. Have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
Knowing Your Mazda
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
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