Keys

Keys

Keys

 

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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  • Because the key (transmitter) uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function correctly under the following conditions:

    • The key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones.

    • The key contacts or is covered by a metal object.

    • The key is near electronic devices such as personal computers.

    • Non-Mazda genuine electronic equipment is installed in the vehicle.

    • There is equipment which discharges radio waves near the vehicle.

  • The key (transmitter) may consume battery power excessively if it receives high-intensity radio waves. Do not place the key near electronic devices such as televisions or personal computers.

  • To avoid damage to the key (transmitter), DO NOT:

    • Drop the key.

    • Get the key wet.

    • Disassemble the key.

    • Expose the key to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard or hood, under direct sunlight.

    • Expose the key to any kind of magnetic field.

    • Place heavy objects on the key.

    • Put the key in an ultrasonic cleaner.

    • Put any magnetized objects close to the key.

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  • The driver must carry the key to ensure the system functions properly.

  • If the key (transmitter) does not function normally, make sure that the power saving function of the key (transmitter) is not on. If it is on, switch the function to off.

    Refer to Transmitter (Search).

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Removing the auxiliary key

  1. Remove the lower cover while sliding the knob in the direction of the arrow.

  2. Remove the auxiliary key.

Installing the auxiliary key

  1. Install the auxiliary key as the illustration.

  2. Insert the tabs of the lower cover into the slots of the transmitter and install the lower cover.

Key code number plate

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 (auxiliary key).

Also write down the code number and keep it in a separate safe and convenient place, but not in the vehicle.

 

If your key (auxiliary key) is lost, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer, and have your code number ready.

Keyless Entry System

Transmitter

 

  • The headlights turn on/off by operating the transmitter. Refer to Leaving Home Light (Search).

  • (With theft-deterrent system)

    The hazard warning lights flash when the theft-deterrent system is armed or turned off.

    Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (Search).

  • (With the advanced keyless function)

    A beep sound can be heard for confirmation when the doors and the liftgate are locked/unlocked using the key. If you prefer, the beep sound can be turned off.

    The volume of the beep sound can also be changed.

    Refer to the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Use the following procedure to change the setting.

  1. Switch the ignition off and close all of the doors and the liftgate.

  2. Open the driver's door.

  3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's door, press and hold the LOCK button on the key for 5 seconds or longer (All of the doors and the liftgate are locked and unlocked when the LOCK button on the key is pressed and held for 5 seconds.).

    The beep sound activates at the currently set volume. The setting changes each time the LOCK button on the key is pressed and the beep sound activates at the set volume. (If the beep sound has been set to not activate, it will not activate.)

  4. The setting change is completed by doing any one of the following:

    • Switching the ignition to ACC or ON.

    • Closing the driver's door.

    • Opening the liftgate.

    • Not operating the key for ten seconds.

    • Pressing any button except the LOCK button on the key.

    • Pressing a request switch.

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The operation indicator light flashes when the buttons are pressed.

Lock button

To lock the doors and the liftgate, press the lock button and the hazard warning lights will flash once.

(With the advanced keyless function)

A beep sound will be heard once.

 

To confirm that all doors and the liftgate have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the horn will sound.

 

  • The doors and the liftgate can be locked by pressing the lock button while any other door or the liftgate is open. The hazard warning lights will not flash.

    When the lock button is pressed while any door is open and then the door is closed, all the doors and the liftgate are locked.

  • Confirm that all doors and the liftgate are locked visually or audibly by use of the double click.

  • Make sure all doors and the liftgate are locked after pressing the button.

  • (With theft-deterrent system)

    When the doors are locked by pressing the lock button on the key while the theft-deterrent system is armed, the hazard warning lights will flash once to indicate that the system is armed.

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Unlock button

To unlock the driver's door, press the unlock button and the hazard warning lights will flash twice.

(With the advanced keyless function)

A beep sound will be heard twice.

 

To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press the unlock button again within three seconds and two more beep sounds will be heard.

 

  • The system can be set to unlock all doors by performing a single operation.

    Refer to the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

    Use the following procedure to change the setting.

    1. Switch the ignition off and close all of the doors and the liftgate.

    2. Open the driver's door.

    3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's door, press and hold the UNLOCK button on the key for 5 seconds or longer (the sound of the doors locking/unlocking can be heard).

      After this, the system switches the setting each time the UNLOCK button is pressed (the sound of the doors locking/unlocking can be heard).

    4. The setting change is completed by doing any one of the following:

      • Switching the ignition to ACC or ON.

      • Closing the driver's door.

      • Opening the liftgate.

      • Not operating the key for ten seconds.

      • Pressing any button except the UNLOCK button on the key.

      • Pressing a request switch.

  • (Auto re-lock function)

    After unlocking with the key, all doors and the liftgate will automatically lock if any of the following operations are not performed within about 60 seconds. If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system, the hazard warning lights will flash for confirmation.

    The time required for the doors to lock automatically can be changed.

    Refer to the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

    • A door or the liftgate is opened.

    • The ignition is switched to any position other than off.

  • (With theft-deterrent system)

    When the doors are unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the key while the theft-deterrent system is turned off, the hazard warning lights will flash twice to indicate that the system is turned off.

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Power liftgate button (Some Models)

To open/close the liftgate, press the power liftgate button for one second or longer with the liftgate in the fully closed/open position.

The hazard warning lights flash twice and the liftgate opens/closes after the beep sounds.

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.

 

The panic button will work whether any door or the liftgate is open or closed.

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(Turning on the alarm)

Pressing the panic button for 1 second or longer will trigger the alarm for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds, and the following will occur:

  • The horn sounds intermittently.

  • The hazard warning lights flash.

(Turning off the alarm)

The alarm stops by pressing any button on the key.

Power saving function

By turning on the transmitter power saving function, the advanced keyless entry*1 and push button start system functions turn off and the battery power consumption of the transmitter is restricted.

The remote control function is operational by operating the transmitter switch even while the power saving function is turned on. However, the operation indicator light of the transmitter does not turn on/flash.

Turning on the power saving function

After you have turned on the power saving function according to the following procedure, the hazard warning lights and sound operate*1 one time.

  1. Press the lock button on the transmitter 4 times within 3 seconds to turn on the operation indicator light.

  2. Press the lock button continuously for 1.5 seconds or longer while the operation indicator light turns on (for 5 seconds).

  3. Press any of the buttons on the transmitter to make sure that the operation indicator light does not turn on/flash.

Turning off the power saving function

After you have turned off the power saving function according to the following procedure, the hazard warning lights and sound operate*1 one time.

  1. Press any of the buttons on the transmitter to make sure that the operation indicator light does not turn on/flash.

  2. Press the lock button on the transmitter 4 times within 3 seconds to turn on the operation indicator light.

  3. Press the lock button continuously for 1.5 seconds or longer while the operation indicator light turns on (for 5 seconds).

  1. With the advanced keyless function

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