GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Advanced
keyless entry/
start system*
Advanced key
must be carried
by driver to
operate properly
Advanced keyless
system customization
Your authorized Mazda Dealer can
customize your system if desired
with features such as auto-lock:
After exiting the vehicle after driving,
the car will automatically lock
For additional information,
see Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Never leave a child
alone in vehicle and never
leave any key where a child can
find it, particularly advanced
keys which give easier access
to a curious child
Trunk request switch: Press (6) on
trunk lid, only trunk will unlock,
doors do not lock/unlock
To open trunk: Reach under license
plate light shield and pull release
handle (7)
Advanced key transmitter: Press
button (2) for driver’s door; press
again within 3 seconds to unlock
passenger’s doors and trunk
Trunk security
Request switch on trunk lid can
be set so it cannot be unlocked
with valet key, or advanced
keyless remote, to enter or
exit valet mode; press request
switch (6) for 5 seconds
Activating panic alarm
Press and hold button (3) for more
than 1 second; horn sounds, hazard
warning lights flash; to stop,
press any remote button
box or in open trunk, engine
may not start or warnings
may activate
Turning off engine
Turn start knob to ACC position
to turn engine off, push in and
turn start knob to LOCK position
Tip: Vehicle battery may be
discharged and power locks
will not function if start knob
is left in ACC position
Always set parking brake and
turn start knob to LOCK position
when exiting vehicle
System operation warnings
KEY indicator light flashes (green)
indicates advanced key transmitter
battery power is low
KEY indicator light illuminated
continuously (red) indicates system
malfunction, and auxiliary key
should be used, have vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible
Tip: When using advanced
keyless system, system will
beep as confirmation of
lock/unlock requests, system
will also beep if start knob is
left in ACC position, advanced
key has been left in vehicle or
if advanced key is removed from
vehicle while vehicle is running
For additional system operation
warnings, see Owner’s Manual
Replacing battery
See Owner’s Manual for
complete instructions
Cautions on use
To avoid damage to advanced
key, do not allow any severe
impacts or contact with liquids,
do not place heavy objects on
advanced key and do not leave
advanced key exposed to direct
sunlight or high temperatures
See Owner’s Manual for all
cautions and warnings
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
*Denotes optional equipment
Starting engine
Push start knob
(8); when KEY
indicator
illuminates on
instrument cluster;
turn start knob (8) to START
position to start engine
Tip: Engine will not start if
trunk is open and advanced
key is placed in trunk
Auxiliary key operation
If advanced key cannot be used due
to a malfunction or dead battery,
use auxiliary key (4) to lock/unlock
doors, trunk and to start vehicle
To start vehicle: Remove start
knob cover (8) by pressing both
side release buttons (9) while
pulling; insert auxiliary key into
key cylinder and turn to start engine
Tip: Do not place advanced key
on or around dashboard, storage
compartments such as glove
Locking doors
Driver’s/passenger’s door request
switch: Press (5) once on either
door to lock all doors
Advanced key transmitter:
Press button (1); pressing again
within a few seconds causes doors
to relock and horn to beep
Unlocking doors/
opening trunk
Driver’s door request switch: Press
(5) to unlock driver’s door; press
again within 3 seconds to unlock
all doors and trunk
Passenger’s door request switch:
Press (5) on passenger’s door;
all doors and trunk unlock
simultaneously