Key
Key
All doors, fuel-filler lid, and the liftgate can be locked/unlocked by pressing the key button.
The key must be carried by the driver.
Key Code Number Plate
An auxiliary key can be ordered based on the key code number printed on the key code number plate at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Store the key code number plate in a safe place (not in the vehicle).
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Do not divulge the key number to others.
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Key
Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them.
Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed. Children may find these keys to be an interesting toy to play with and could cause the power windows or other controls to operate, or even make the vehicle move.
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Radio equipment like this is governed by laws in the United States.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Because the key (transmitter) uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function correctly under the following conditions:
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The key (transmitter) is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones.
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The key (transmitter) contacts or is covered by a metal object.
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The key (transmitter) is near electronic devices such as personal computers.
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Non-Mazda genuine electronic equipment is installed in the vehicle.
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There is equipment which discharges radio waves near the vehicle.
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The key (transmitter) may consume battery power excessively if it receives high-intensity radio waves. Do not place the key (transmitter) near electronic devices such as televisions or personal computers.
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To avoid damage to the key (transmitter), DO NOT:
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Drop the key (transmitter).
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Get the key (transmitter) wet.
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Disassemble the key (transmitter).
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Expose the key (transmitter) to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard, under direct sunlight.
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Expose the key (transmitter) to any kind of magnetic field.
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Place heavy objects on the key (transmitter).
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Put the key (transmitter) in an ultrasonic cleaner.
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Put any magnetized objects close to the key (transmitter).
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How to Use the Key
When pressing the button, the operation indicator light turns on.
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Operation indicator light
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Lock button (
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Unlock button (
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Power liftgate button (
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Panic button (
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Lock button
Press the lock button with all of the following conditions met.
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The vehicle power is switched OFF.
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All the doors are closed.
The doors, liftgate, fuel-filler lid are locked, the hazard warning lights operate 1 time.
(With the advanced keyless function)
A beep sound will be heard once.
To confirm that all the doors, liftgate, and fuel-filler lid have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the horn will sound.
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The headlights turn on/off by operating the transmitter. Refer to Convenient Ways to Use the Light Switch (Search).
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When any door or the liftgate is open and the lock button is pressed, the closed doors can be locked. After that, any other open door or the liftgate can be locked by closing them.
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To prevent the key from being left in the vehicle, make sure that the driver carries the key when locking the doors with any door open.
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(With theft-deterrent system)
If the lock button is pressed with all the doors, liftgate, and the hood are closed, the hazard warning lights will flash and the theft-deterrent system is armed.
Unlock button
Press the unlock button while the vehicle power is switched OFF.
The driver’s door and the fuel-filler lid are unlocked, the hazard warning lights operate 2 times, and then a warning sound is activated 2 times.
Press the unlock button again within 5 seconds to unlock the other doors.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The hazard warning lights operate and a sound is activated 2 times at the same time.
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(With the advanced keyless function)
The sound can be switched on/off using the Mazda Connect.
Refer to Mazda Connect Owner's Manual or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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The 2-step unlocking function can be set to on/off using Mazda Connect.
Refer to Mazda Connect Owner's Manual or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Power liftgate button (Some Models)
Opening the liftgate
Press the power liftgate button on the key for about 1 second or longer when all of the following conditions are met.
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The vehicle power is switched OFF.
After the hazard warning lights flash 2 times is activated, the liftgate fully opens.
Closing the liftgate
Press the power liftgate button for about 1 second or longer when the vehicle power is switched OFF.
After the hazard warning lights flash 2 times is activated, the liftgate fully closes.
If the power liftgate button is pressed while the liftgate is opening/closing automatically, a warning sound is activated and the liftgate stops. When pressing the power liftgate button again, the liftgate moves in the reverse direction.
Panic button
If you witness from a distance someone attempting to break into or damage your vehicle, press and hold the panic button to activate the vehicle's alarm. Call emergency services if necessary.
Turning on the alarm
Pressing the panic button for 1 second or more will trigger the alarm for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds, and the following will occur:
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The horn sounds intermittently.
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The hazard warning lights flash.
Turning off the alarm
The alarm stops by pressing any button on the key.
Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range while the key is being carried.
Starting the engine
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Starting the engine may be possible even if the key is outside of the vehicle and extremely close to a door and window, however, always start the engine from the driver's seat.
If the vehicle is started and the key is not in the vehicle, the vehicle will not restart after it is shut off and the vehicle power is switched off.
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The luggage compartment is out of the assured operational range, however, if the key (transmitter) is operable the engine will start.
With the advanced keyless function
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Interior antenna
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Operational range
Without the advanced keyless function
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Interior antenna
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Operational range
The engine may not start if the key is placed in the following areas:
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Around the dashboard
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In the storage compartments such as the glove compartment or the center console
Convenient Ways to Use the Key
Sound function
The function that the sound notifies you of unlocking/locking can be turned on or off by changing the setting in Mazda Connect. The volume of the warning sound can also be changed.
Auto re-lock function
All doors, the liftgate, and the fuel-filler lid are locked automatically if any of the following operations are not performed within about 60 seconds after they are unlocked by pressing the unlock button.
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Open any door or liftgate.
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The vehicle power is switched to any position other than off.
The time until the door is automatically locked can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Power Saving Function
By turning on the power saving function of the key, the advanced keyless entry and the function to start the engine without removing the key from a pocket or purse/case are turned off, and the battery power consumption of the key can be reduced.
The remote control function is still operational by pressing a button on the key even while the power saving function is turned on. However, the remote operation indicator light does not turn on or flash.
Turning on the power saving function
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Press the lock button on the key 4 times within 3 seconds.
The key operation indicator light turns on.
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Press the lock button for 2 seconds or longer while the key operation indicator light is turned on.
The hazard warning lights and a warning sound operate 1 time, and the power saving function is turned on.
Turning off the power saving function
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Press the lock button on the key 4 times within 3 seconds.
The key operation indicator light turns on.
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Press the lock button for 2 seconds or longer while the key operation indicator light is turned on.
The hazard warning lights and a warning sound operate 1 time, and the power saving function is turned off.
