Remote Keyless Entry System

This system uses the key buttons to remotely control locking and unlocking of the doors and trunk lid, as well as opening the trunk lid.

The system can start the engine without taking the key out of your bag or pocket.

It can also help you call for assistance.

These functions also control the anti-theft system, on vehicles equipped with an anti-theft system.

Press the buttons gently and carefully.

System malfunctions or operations are indicated by the following warnings.

For vehicles equipped with a Type A instrument panel, check the vehicle condition or have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mazda dealer as indicated.

• KEY indicator (red)/KEY indicator (green) Refer to Indicators and Warning Lights on page 4-24.
• Ignition switch not off warning chime (STOP) Refer to Ignition Switch Not Off Warning Chime (STOP) on page 7-41.
• Key left in vehicle warning chime Refer to Key Left in Vehicle Warning Chime on page 7-41.

If you have a problem with the key, contact an authorized Mazda dealer.

If your key is lost or stolen, consult an authorized Mazda dealer as soon as possible for a replacement and to disable the lost or stolen key.

WARNING

Radio equipment of this type is regulated by law.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE

• Operation of the remote keyless entry system may vary depending on local conditions.
• The remote keyless entry system (locking/unlocking the doors/trunk lid) is fully operational when the engine start button is in the OFF position. The system does not operate when the engine start button is in any position other than OFF.
• If the key does not work when a button is pressed, or if the operating range is reduced, the battery may be depleted. To install a new battery, refer to Replacing the Key Battery (page 6-34).
• Additional keys are available from an authorized Mazda dealer.

Six keys are supplied with each vehicle to provide the remote functions. Bring all keys to an authorized Mazda dealer when additional keys are needed.

Remote control

NOTE

• (With anti-theft system) The hazard lights flash when the anti-theft system is armed or disarmed.

Refer to Anti-Theft System on page 3-45.

(With advanced remote keyless entry) A confirmation beep can be heard when the doors and trunk lid are locked/unlocked using the key. If desired, the beep can also be turned off.

The volume of the beep can also be changed.

Refer to Customization Features on page 9-9.

Use the following procedure to change the setting.

1. 1
   Turn the ignition off and close all doors and the trunk lid.
2. 2
   Open the driver's door.
3. 3
   Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's door, press and hold the LOCK button on the key for 5 seconds or more.

All doors and the trunk lid lock, and the beeper sounds at the currently set volume. (If the beeper is currently set not to sound, it will not sound.) The setting changes each time the LOCK button on the key is pressed, and the beeper sounds at the set volume. (If the beeper is currently set not to sound, it will not sound.)

The setting can be changed using one of the following procedures:

• Turn the ignition switch to ACC or ON.
• Close the driver's door.
• Open the trunk lid.
• The key is not operated for 10 seconds.
• Press any button except the LOCK button on the key.
• A switch on the control unit is pressed.

The operation indicator flashes when the buttons are pressed.

Lock button

To lock the doors and trunk lid, press the lock button; the hazard lights will flash once.

(With advanced remote keyless entry) The beep sounds once.

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

NOTE

• The doors and trunk lid can be locked by pressing the lock button while another door or the trunk lid is open. The hazard lights will not flash.

When the lock button is pressed while another door is open and that door is then closed, all doors and the trunk lid lock.

Confirm that all doors and the trunk lid are locked, either visually or audibly, by using the double-click feature.

(With advanced remote keyless entry) If a door is opened from the outside while the key is inside the vehicle, the closed doors will lock. All doors will automatically unlock when the open door is closed, and the beep will sound for about 10 seconds to alert the driver that the key has been left in the vehicle.

Make sure all doors and the trunk lid are locked after pressing the button.

(With anti-theft system) If the doors are locked by pressing the lock button on the key while the anti-theft system is armed, the hazard lights will flash once to indicate that the system is armed.

Unlock button

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

(With advanced remote keyless entry)

The beep sounds twice.

To unlock all doors, press the unlock button again within 3 seconds; the beep will then sound twice.

NOTE

The system can be set up to unlock all doors in a single operation.

Refer to Customization Features on page 9-9.

Use the following procedure to change the setting.

1. 1
   Turn the ignition off and close all doors and the trunk lid.
2. 2
   Open the driver's door.
3. 3
   Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's door, press and hold the UNLOCK button on the key for 5 seconds or more.

When you hear the door lock/unlock operation sound, the system switches to the new setting. If you then want to continue changing the setting, the system cycles through the sequence of settings and sounds that the door lock/unlock operation produces each time you press the UNLOCK button on the key.

The setting can be changed using one of the following procedures:

• Turn the ignition switch to ACC or ON.
• Close the driver's door.
• Open the trunk lid.
• The key is not operated for 10 seconds.
• Press any button except the UNLOCK button on the key.
• A switch on the control unit is pressed.

(Auto-relock function) After unlocking using the key, all doors and the trunk lid will automatically lock if none of the following operations are performed within approximately 60 seconds. If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft system, the hazard lights will flash to confirm.

The time after which the doors automatically lock can be changed.

Refer to Customization Features on page 9-9.

• A door or the trunk lid is open.
• The engine start button is in any position other than OFF.

(With anti-theft system) If the doors are unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the key while the anti-theft system is disarmed, the hazard lights will flash twice to indicate that the system is disarmed.

Trunk button

To open the trunk lid, press and hold the trunk button until the trunk lid opens.

Panic button

If you notice from a distance that someone is trying to enter or damage your vehicle, press and hold the panic button to activate the vehicle alarm.

NOTE

The panic button will work whether the doors or trunk lid are open or closed.

(Alarm activation)

Pressing the panic button for at least 1 second will sound the alarm for 2 minutes and 30 seconds and the following will occur:

• The horn will sound intermittently.
• The hazard lights will flash.

(Alarm deactivation)

The alarm stops when any button on the key is pressed.

Operating range

The system only works when the driver is inside the vehicle or within the operating range and carries the key.

Starting the engine

NOTE

• The engine can be started even if the key is outside the vehicle and in close proximity to a door or window. However, always start the engine while seated in the driver's seat.

If the vehicle is started and the key is not inside the vehicle, the vehicle will not restart after it has been stopped and the engine start button has been set to the off position.

The luggage compartment is outside the guaranteed operating range; however, if the key (remote control) works, the engine will start.

With advanced remote function

Without advanced remote function

NOTE

The engine may not start if the key is in the following areas:

• Near the instrument panel
• In storage compartments, such as the glove box
• On the rear shelf

Key suspension function

If a key is left inside the vehicle, the functions of the key left in the vehicle will be temporarily suspended to prevent the vehicle from being stolen.

The following functions cannot be used:

• Starting the engine using the engine start button.
• (With advanced remote function) Operating the control switches.

To restore these functions, perform any of the following operations:

• Press a button on the key whose functions have been temporarily suspended.
• (Manual transmission) When carrying another key, depress the clutch pedal until the KEY indicator (green) illuminates.

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

Refer to Indicator and Warning Lights on page 4-24.