Quick Tips

GETTING STARTED
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,
which can be programmed to
automatically lock vehicle after
driving and exiting vehicle.
For additional information,
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.
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 security
compromised 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) with warning
beep 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, unless
reprogrammed by dealer,
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
Cautions on use
To avoid damage to advanced
key, do not allow any severe
impacts or contact with liquids,
do not place heavy objects on
advanced key and do not leave
advanced key exposed to direct
sunlight or high temperatures,
see Owner’s Manual for all
cautions and warnings.
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
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Starting engine
Press start knob
(8); when KEY
indicator (green)
illuminates on
instrument
cluster; turn start knob (8) to
START position to start engine.
Auxiliary key operation
If advanced key cannot be used
due to a malfunction or dead
advanced key 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
compartments such as glove
box or in open trunk, engine
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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*Denotes optional equipment