Mazda Mazdaspeed 6 (2007 year). Instruction

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Your Mazda has two kinds of keys.

Panic button

Auxiliary key

Key code number plate

Operation indicator light

Unlock button

Lock button

Master key

Valet key

Here's what the keys are used for:

Lock Operates

Master key

Valet key

Ignition switch and steering column lock

Yes

Driver's door

Yes

Glove box

Yes (auxiliary key)

Trunk lid

Yes

If you must leave your vehicle with another person, such as a parking attendant, protect
items by locking the glove box, and trunk lid with the master key. Keep that key and give
the other person only the valet key.

A code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set; detach this plate and store it
in a safe place (not in the vehicle) for use if you need to make a replacement key.

Also write down the code number and keep it in another safe and handy place, but not in
the vehicle.

If your key is lost, consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code number ready.

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CAUTION

Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function
correctly under the following conditions:

The advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones.

The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object.

The advanced key is near electronic devices such as personal computers.

Non-Mazda genuine electronic equipment is installed in the vehicle.

There is equipment which discharges radio waves near the vehicle.

If the vehicle is near equipment such as wireless pay devices installed at certain gas
stations.

The advanced key may consume battery power excessively if it receives high-
intensity radio waves. Do not place the advanced key near electronic devices such as
televisions or personal computers.

To avoid damage to the advanced key, DO NOT:

Drop the advanced key.

Get the advanced key wet.

Disassemble the advanced key.

Expose the advanced key to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard or
hood, under direct sunlight.

Place heavy objects on the advanced key.

Put the advanced key in an ultrasonic cleaner.

Put any magnetized objects close to the advanced key.

NOTE

Battery life is about one year. Replace the battery when the KEY indicator light
(green) flashes in the instrument cluster.
Refer to Advanced Key Battery Dead Warning on page 3-17.

Additional advanced keys can be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6
advanced keys can be used with the advanced keyless functions per vehicle.

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qAdvanced Key Maintenance

CAUTION

Make sure the battery is installed
with the correct pole facing upward.
Battery leakage could occur if it is
not installed correctly.

When replacing the battery, be
careful not to bend the electrical
terminals or get oil on them. Also be
careful not to get dirt in the
transmitter as it could be damaged.

There is the danger of explosion if
the battery is not correctly replaced.

Replace only with the same type
battery (CR2025 or equivalent).

Dispose of used batteries according
to the following instructions.

Insulate the plus and minus
terminals of the battery using
cellophane or equivalent tape.

Never disassemble.

Never throw the battery into fire
or water.

Never deform or crush.

The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:

The KEY indicator light (green) flashes
in the instrument cluster when the
engine is turned off.

The system does not operate and the
operation indicator light does not flash
when the buttons are pressed.

The system's operational range is
reduced.

Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent
damage to the advanced key. If replacing
the battery by yourself, follow the
instruction below.

Replacing the advanced key battery

1. Pull out the auxiliary key.

2. Release the cap using a flathead

screwdriver, then rotate and remove the
cap.

Cap

CAUTION

Do not turn the cap excessively. The
cap may be damaged.

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3. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the

crack and press the battery out.

4. Insert the new battery (CR2025 or

equivalent) with the positive pole (

)

facing the (

) mark on the cap.

5. Rotate and close the cap.

Cap

6. Reinsert the auxiliary key.

qService

If you have a problem with the advanced
keyless functions, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

If your advanced key is lost or stolen,
bring all remaining advanced keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen advanced key
inoperative.

CAUTION

Radio equipment like this is governed
by laws in the United States.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

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Operation Using Advanced
Keyless Functions

qOperational Range

The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the advanced key is being
carried.

NOTE

When the battery power is low, or in
places where there are high-intensity
radio waves or noise, the operational
range may become narrower or the
system may not operate.

Locking, unlocking the doors and the
trunk lid

The operational range for locking/
unlocking the doors is an area of up to 80
cm (2.6 ft) from the center of the front
door handles.
The operational range for locking/
unlocking the trunk lid is an area of up to
80 cm (2.6 ft) from the center of the trunk
lid.

Exterior transmitter

Operational range

NOTE

The system may not operate if you are
too close to the windows, door handles,
or trunk lid.

Starting the engine

The operational range for starting the
engine includes nearly the entire cabin
area except for the trunk.

Interior transmitter

Operational range

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NOTE

The trunk is out of the operational
range, however, starting the engine
may be possible.

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

Around the dashboard

In the storage compartments such
as the glove box

On the rear parcel shelf

Starting the engine may be possible
even if the advanced key is outside
of the vehicle and extremely close to
a door and window, however, always
start the engine from the driver's seat.
If the vehicle is started and the
advanced key is not in the vehicle,
the vehicle will not restart after it is
shut off and the ignition switch is
turned to the lock position.

If the advanced key is detected
within operational range, the
operation indicator light flashes
momentarily.

qLocking, Unlocking with Request

Switch

All doors and the trunk lid can be locked/
unlocked by pressing the request switch
on the front doors or the trunk lid while
the advanced key is being carried.
Front doors

Request switch

Trunk lid

Request switch

To lock

To lock the doors and the trunk lid, press
the request switch. A beep sound will be
heard once and the hazard warning lights
will flash once.

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To unlock

Driver's door request switch

To unlock the driver's door, press the
request switch. A beep sound will be
heard twice and the hazard warning lights
will flash twice.
To unlock all doors and the trunk lid,
press the request switch again within 5
seconds and two more beep sounds will
be heard.

Front passenger door/trunk lid request
switch

To unlock the doors and the trunk lid,
press the request switch. A beep sound
will be heard twice and the hazard
warning lights will flash twice.

NOTE

The request switch on the trunk lid
can also set so that it cannot be
unlocked with the valet key, refer to
Trunk Security (page 3-31).

The request switch on the driver's
door can be used to close the power
windows, refer to Opening/Closing
the Power Windows from Outside
(page 3-38).

Confirm that all doors and the trunk
lid are securely locked.

All doors and the trunk lid cannot be
locked when any door or the trunk
lid is open.

A beep sound is heard for
confirmation when the doors and the
trunk lid are locked/unlocked using
the request switch. If your prefer, the
beep sound can be turned off (page
3-18).

NOTE

The setting can be changed so that
the doors and the trunk lid are locked
automatically without pressing the
request switch (page 3-18).
(Auto-lock function)
A beep sound is heard when all
doors and the trunk lid are closed
while the advanced key is being
carried. All doors and the trunk lid
are locked automatically after about
3 seconds when the advanced key is
out of the operational range. Also,
the hazard warning lights flash once.
(Even if the driver is in the
operational range, all doors and the
trunk lid are locked automatically
after about 30 seconds.)
If you are out of the operational
range before the doors and the trunk
lid are completely closed or another
advanced key is left in the vehicle,
the auto-lock function will not work.
Always make sure that all doors and
the trunk lid are locked before
leaving the vehicle.
The auto-lock function does not
close the power windows.

After unlocking doors and the trunk
lid by pressing the request switch, all
doors and the trunk lid will
automatically lock and the hazard
warning light will flash if any of the
following operations are not
performed within about 30 seconds.

A door or the trunk lid is opened.

The auxiliary key is inserted into
the ignition switch.

The start knob is pushed.

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qStarting the Engine

Ignition switch positions

Without a traditional key, some of the
ignition switch functions are different.

Start knob

LOCK (Released)

The steering wheel locks to help protect
against theft.

LOCK (Depressed)

The ignition switch can be turned to the
ACC position when the KEY indicator
light (green) illuminates in the instrument
cluster.

WARNING

Before leaving the driver's seat,
always set the parking brake and
make sure the shift lever is in 1 or R:
Leaving the driver's seat without
setting the parking brake and the shift
lever is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur. This could
cause an accident.

NOTE

If turning the ignition switch is difficult,
jiggle the steering wheel from side to
side.

ACC (Accessory)

The steering wheel unlocks and some
electrical accessories will operate.

NOTE

The Advanced Keyless Entry System
does not function in the ACC position,
and the doors will not lock/unlock even
if they have been locked manually or
the advanced key is carried away from
the vehicle.

This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The warning lights
(except brakes) should be inspected
before the engine is started (page 5-24).

NOTE

When the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position, the sound of the fuel
pump motor operating near the fuel
tank can be heard. This does not
indicate an abnormality.

START

The engine is started in this position. It
will crank until you release the start knob;
then it returns to the ON position. The
brake warning light can be checked after
the engine is started (page 5-24).

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Starting the engine

NOTE

The advanced key must be carried
because the advanced key carries an
immobilizer chip that must
communicate with the engine
controls at short range.

When starting the engine, be sure the
start knob is securely attached before
trying to operate it. If the knob
becomes detached from the ignition
switch, re-attach it by pushing it on
to the ignition switch.

1. Make sure the advanced key is being

carried.

2. Occupants should fasten their seat

belts.

3. Make sure the parking brake is on.

4. Depress the brake pedal.

5. Depress the clutch pedal all the way

and shift into neutral.
Keep the clutch pedal depressed while
cranking the engine.

NOTE

The starter will not operate if the clutch
pedal is not depressed all the way.

6. Push the start knob slowly all the way

in.

7. Verify that the KEY indicator light

(green) illuminates in the instrument
cluster. The KEY warning light (red)
means you cannot continue to start the
engine (page 3-19).

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NOTE

In the following cases, the KEY
warning light (red) illuminates and the
engine will not start.

The advanced key battery is dead.

The advanced key is out of
operational range.

The advanced key is placed in areas
where it is difficult for the system to
detect the signal (page 3-7).

A key from another manufacturer
similar to the advanced key is in the
operational range.

8. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC

position while pushing the start knob
in.

9. Turn the ignition switch from the ACC

position to the START position and
hold (up to 10 seconds at a time) until
the engine starts.

CAUTION

Don't try the starter for more than 10
seconds at a time. If the engine stalls or
fails to start, wait 10 seconds before
trying again. Otherwise, you may
damage the starter and drain the battery.

10. After starting the engine, let it idle for

about 10 seconds.

NOTE

In extremely cold weather, below

_18° C (0° F), or after the vehicle
has not been driven in several days,
let the engine warm up without
operating the accelerator.

Whether the engine is cold or warm,
it should be started without use of
the accelerator.

Turning off the engine

1. Turn the ignition switch from the ON

position to the ACC position.

NOTE

When the engine is turned off and the
ignition switch it turned from the ACC
position to the LOCK position, the
KEY indicator light (green) flashes in
the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds if the battery power of the
advanced key is low. Replace the
battery with a new one.
Refer to Battery Replacement (page
3-6).

2. Push in the start knob from the ACC

position and turn it to the LOCK
position.

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CAUTION

When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position.

NOTE

When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, the ignition
switch has to be pushed in from the
ACC position and turned. Without
being pushed in, the ignition switch
stops at the ACC position and the
vehicle battery may be discharged if
the ignition switch is left in the ACC
position. When leaving the vehicle,
make sure the ignition switch is
turned to the LOCK position.

If the vehicle is left with the ignition
switch not in the LOCK position, a
beep sound is heard and the indicator
light flashes to notify the driver.
Refer to Warning Beep (page 3-16).

Operation Using Advanced
Key Functions

qKeyless Entry System

This system remotely locks and unlocks
the doors and the trunk lid, and opens the
power windows.
It can also help you signal for attention.
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.

NOTE

The keyless entry system is designed
to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft)
from the center of the vehicle, but
this may vary due to local
conditions.

The system does not operate when
the ignition switch is not in the
LOCK position or the start knob is
pushed in.

With the start knob installed in the
LOCK position, the system is fully
operational. If the ignition switch is
not in the LOCK position or the start
knob is pushed in, the system does
not operate.

All doors and the trunk lid cannot be
locked by pressing the lock button
while any door or the trunk lid is
open. The hazard warning lights will
also not flash.

If the transmitter does not operate
when pressing a button or the
operational range becomes too small,
the battery may be dead. To install a
new battery, refer to Maintenance
(page 3-5).

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Transmitter

Panic button

Unlock button

Lock button

NOTE

(U.S.A.)
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

(CANADA)
This device complies with RSS-210
of Industry CANADA. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

NOTE

The unlock button can be used to open
the power windows, but the lock button
cannot be used to close the power
windows. Refer to Opening/Closing the
Power Windows from Outside (page
3-38).

The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.

Lock button

To lock the doors and the trunk lid, press
the lock button. A beep sound will be
heard once and the hazard warning lights
will flash once.

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

NOTE

All doors and the trunk lid cannot be
locked when any door or the trunk
lid is open.

Confirm that all doors and the trunk
lid are locked visually or audibly by
use of the double click.

Unlock button

To unlock the driver's door, press the
unlock button. A beep will be heard twice
and the hazard warning lights will flash
twice.

To unlock all doors and the trunk lid,
press the unlock button again within 5
seconds and two more beep sounds will
be heard.

NOTE

After unlocking with the transmitter, all
doors and the trunk lid will
automatically lock if one of the doors or
the trunk lid is not opened within about
30 seconds.

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Panic button

If you witness from a distance someone
attempting to break into or damage your
vehicle, pressing the panic button will
activate the vehicle's alarm.

NOTE

The panic button will work whether any
door or the trunk lid is open or closed.

(Turning on the alarm)
Pressing the panic button for 1 second or
more will trigger the alarm for about 2
minutes and 30 seconds, and the
following will occur:

The horn sounds intermittently.

The hazard warning lights flash.

NOTE

However, if the driver is too close to the
vehicle the panic button may not
function.

(Turning off the alarm)
The alarm stops by pressing any button on
the transmitter.

qAuxiliary Key Function

Use the auxiliary key stored in the
advanced key in the event of a dead
transmitter battery or malfunction.

Removing the auxiliary key

Pull out the auxiliary key from the
advanced key.

Locking, unlocking the doors

The doors can be locked/unlocked using
the auxiliary key, refer to Locking,
Unlocking with Key (page 3-26).

Locking, unlocking the trunk lid

The trunk lid can be locked/unlocked
using the auxiliary key, refer to Locking,
Unlocking with Key (page 3-29).

Starting the engine

The engine can be started with the
auxiliary key, refer to Ignition Switch
(page 5-2).

Locking, unlocking the glove box

The glove box can be locked/unlocked
using the auxiliary key, refer to Glove
Box (page 6-50).

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Warning and Beep Sounds

qSystem Malfunction Warning Beep

If any malfunction occurs in the advanced
keyless function, the KEY warning light
(red) in the instrument cluster illuminates
continuously and beep sounds will be
heard.

CAUTION

If the KEY warning light (red) remains
illuminated, do not continue to drive the
vehicle with the advanced keyless
function. Park the vehicle in a safe
place and use the auxiliary key to
continue driving the vehicle. Have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Ignition Switch (page 5-2).

qStart Knob Not in LOCK

Warning Beep

If the start knob is in the ACC position
and the driver's door is opened, a
continuous beep sound will be heard to
notify the driver that the start knob has not
been returned to the LOCK position. In
this case, the keyless entry system does
not operate.

qAdvanced Key Removed from

Vehicle Warning Beep

Under the following conditions, a beep
will be heard 3 times and the KEY
warning light (red) will flash continuously
when the start knob has not been returned
to the LOCK position to notify the driver
that the advanced key has been removed.
The KEY warning light (red) will stop
flashing when the advanced key is back
inside the vehicle:

The start knob has not been returned to
the LOCK position, the driver's door is
open, and the advanced key is removed
from the vehicle.
However the beep will be heard
continuously when the start knob is in
the ACC position and the door is open
due to the activation of the warning
beep indicating that the start knob is
not in the LOCK position.

The start knob has not been returned to
the LOCK position and all the doors
are closed after removing the advanced
key from the vehicle.

NOTE

Because the advanced key utilizes low-
intensity radio waves, the Advanced
Key Removed From Vehicle Warning
may activate if the advanced key is
carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area.

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qRequest Switch Inoperable

Warning Beep

Under the following conditions, if the
request switch for a front door or the trunk
lid is pressed while the advanced key is
being carried, a beep will be heard 3 times
to indicate that the front doors and the
trunk lid cannot be locked.

There is a separate advanced key in the
vehicle.

A door or the trunk lid is open (door
ajar included).

The start knob has not been returned to
the LOCK position.

The auxiliary key is inserted into the
ignition switch.

qAdvanced Key Battery Dead

Warning

When the start knob is returned to the
ACC or LOCK position from the ON
position, the KEY indicator light (green)
flashes for approximately 30 seconds
indicating that the remaining battery
power is low. Replace with a new battery
before the advanced key becomes
unusable.
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance
(page 3-5).

NOTE

The advanced key can be set so that the
KEY indicator light (green) does not
flash even if the battery power is low.
Refer to Setting Change (page 3-18).

qEngine Start Not Permitted Warning

Under the following conditions, the KEY
warning light (red) flashes to inform the
driver that the start knob will not rotate to
the ACC position even if it is pushed in
from the LOCK position.

The advanced key battery is dead.

The advanced key is not within
operational range.

The advanced key is placed in areas
where it is difficult for the system to
detect the signal (page 3-7).

A key from another manufacturer
similar to the advanced key is in the
operational range.

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Setting Change (Function Customization)

The following function settings are possible. These settings can only be changed by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Setting

Function

At Initial

Setting

After Setting

Change

Advanced key battery dead
indicator

KEY indicator light (green) flashes to indicate
that the advanced key battery power is low.

Activated

Deactivated

Lock/unlock operation
confirmation beep sound

A beep sound is heard to confirm that all doors or
the trunk lid have been locked/unlocked.

Activated

Deactivated

Autolock function

When all doors and the trunk lid are closed and
the advanced key is being carried and out of
operational range, all doors and the trunk lid
automatically lock after 3 seconds.
(Even if the driver is in the operational range, all
doors and the trunk lid are locked automatically
after about 30 seconds.)

Deactivated

Activated

*1 : When the autolock function is operating, the warning sound will be heard regardless of the setting.

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