Knowing Your Mazda

Advanced Key Suspend Function

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If an advanced key is left in the vehicle, the functions of the advanced key left in the vehicle are temporarily suspended to prevent theft of the vehicle. The following are inoperable: - Starting the engine using the push button start. - Operating the request switches. To restore these functions, perform any one of the following:
- Press a switch on the advanced key which has had its functions temporarily suspended. - (Manual transaxle). When carrying another advanced key, depress the clutch pedal until the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates. (Automatic transaxle).

When carrying another advanced key, depress the brake pedal until the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates.

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