Knowing Your Mazda

Advanced Key Suspend Function

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If one advanced key is left in the vehicle and a second advanced key is used to lock it, the functions of the advanced key left in the vehicle is temporarily suspended to prevent theft of the vehicle. The following are inoperable: - Starting the engine using the start knob. - Operating the request switches. To restore these functions, perform any one of the following:
- Press the lock or unlock button on the advanced key which has had its functions temporarily suspended. - While carrying another advanced key, push in the start knob until the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates.

- Insert the auxiliary key and turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

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