Key Does Not Operate

Canceling the Key Temporary Suspension Function

If a key is inside the vehicle, its functions might be temporarily suspended to prevent theft.

In this case, press the unlock button on the suspended key in the vehicle to restore the functions.

Unlocking Using the Auxiliary Key

  1. Remove the cover while pressing the knob.

  2. Remove the auxiliary key.

  3. Turn the auxiliary key.

    Lock

    The following locations are locked.

    • Both doors

    • Fuel-filler lid

    Unlock

    The following location is unlocked.

    • Driver's door

    • Fuel-filler lid

    1. Locking

    2. Unlocking

  4. Attach the auxiliary key to its original position.

  5. Insert the tabs of the cover.

Starting the Engine with a Dead Key Battery

 


Do not allow the following conditions. Otherwise, the vehicle may not receive the correct signal from the key and the engine may not start.

  • Metal parts of other keys or metal objects touch the key.

  • Spare keys or keys for other vehicles equipped with an immobilizer system touch or come near the key.

  • Equipment containing electronic components or cards with magnetic strips such as credit cards come near the key.

If the engine cannot be started due to a dead key battery, use the following procedure to start the engine.

  1. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transmission) or brake pedal (Automatic transmission).

    The push button start indicator light (green) flashes.

  2. Align the center of the key emblem with the center of the push button start.

    The push button start indicator light (green) turns on.

    1. Indicator light

    2. Push button start

    3. Key

    4. Emblem

  3. Press the push button start.

     


    • If there is a problem with the push button start function, the push button start indicator light (amber) flashes.

      In this case, it is possible to start the engine, however, have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

    • If the push button start indicator light (green) does not turn on, perform the operation from the beginning.

      If it still does not turn on, have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

    • To change the vehicle power position, release the clutch pedal (Manual transmission) or brake pedal (Automatic transmission) after the push button start indicator light (green) turns on, then press the push button start.

      The vehicle power position is switched in the order of ACC, ON, and OFF.

      Once the vehicle power is switched OFF, the vehicle power position can no longer be changed. Therefore, to start the engine, perform the operation from the beginning.

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