Mazda CX-5 (2024 year). Manual in english

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Driver Air Bag

The driver's air bag is mounted in the steering wheel.
When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force, the
driver's air bag inflates quickly helping to reduce injury mainly to the driver's head or chest
caused by directly hitting the steering wheel.
For more details about air bag deployment, refer to "SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria"
(page 2-68).

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

The driver's dual-stage air bag controls air bag inflation in two energy stages. During an
impact of moderate severity, the driver's air bag deploys with lesser energy, whereas during
more severe impacts, it deploys with more energy.

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Front Passenger Air Bag

The front passenger air bag is mounted in the front passenger dashboard.
The inflation mechanism for the front passenger air bag is the same as the driver's air bag.
For more details about air bag deployment, refer to "SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria"
(page 2-68).

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

In addition, the front passenger air bag is designed to only deploy when the front passenger
occupant classification sensor detects a passenger sitting on the front passenger's seat. For
details, refer to the front passenger occupant classification system (page 2-72).

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Side Air Bags

The side air bags are mounted in the outboard sides of the front seatbacks.
When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, the
system inflates the side air bag only on the side in which the vehicle was hit. The side air
bag inflates quickly to reduce injury to the driver or front passenger's chest caused by
directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window.
For more details about air bag deployment, refer to "SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria"
(page 2-68).

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

In addition, the front passenger side air bag is designed to only deploy when the front
passenger occupant classification sensor detects a passenger sitting on the front passenger's
seat. For details, refer to the front passenger occupant classification system (page 2-72).

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Curtain Air Bags

The curtain air bags are mounted in the front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge
along both sides.
When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, the
curtain air bag inflates quickly and helps to reduce injury mainly to the rear outboard
passenger's head caused by directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window.
For more details about air bag deployment, refer to "SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria"
(page 2-68).

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In a side impact:

Greater than moderate impact to one side of the vehicle will cause the curtain air bag on that
side only to inflate.

Only one side curtain air bag will
deploy on the side of the vehicle
that receives the force of an impact.

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
In a roll-over:

In response to a vehicle roll-over, both curtain air bags inflate.

Both curtain air bags will
deploy after the roll-over
accident is detected.

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Warning Light/Beep

A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected on page 7-25.
Refer to Warning Sound is Activated on page 7-39.

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SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria

This chart indicates the applicable SRS equipment that will deploy depending on the type of
collision.
(The illustrations are the representative cases of collisions.)

SRS equip‐

ment

Types of collision

A severe frontal/near frontal colli‐

sion

A severe side colli‐

sion

A roll-over/near

roll-over

A rear collision

Front seat

belt preten‐

sioner

No air bag and seat
belt pretensioner
will be activated in
a rear collision.

Rear seat

belt preten‐

sioner

Driver air

bag

Front pas‐

senger air

bag

Side air bag

(impact side

only)

Curtain air

bag

X (impact side on‐

ly)

X (both sides)

X: The SRS air bag equipment is designed to deploy in a collision.

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

The front passenger front and side air bags and the seat belt pretensioner are designed to deploy when the front
passenger occupant classification sensor detects a passenger sitting on the front passenger's seat.

2 In a side collision, the seat belt pretensioners and the side/curtain air bags deploy.

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

In a roll-over accident, the seat belt pretensioners and the curtain air bags deploy.

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Limitations to SRS Air Bag

In severe collisions such as those described previously in "SRS Air Bag Deployment
Criteria", the applicable SRS air bag equipment will deploy. However, in some accidents,
the equipment may not deploy depending on the type of collision and its severity.

Limitations to front/near front collision detection:

The following illustrations are examples of front/near front collisions that may not be
detected as severe enough to deploy the SRS air bag equipment.

Impacts involving trees or poles

Frontal offset impact to the vehicle

Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate

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Limitations to side collision detection:

The following illustrations are examples of side collisions that may not be detected as
severe enough to deploy the SRS air bag equipment.

Side impacts involving trees or poles

Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles

Roll-over (Without Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
Limitations to roll-over detection:

The following illustration is an example of an accident that may not be detected as a
roll-over accident. Therefore, the front seat belt pretensioners and curtain air bags may not
deploy.

Pitch end over end

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Front Passenger Occupant Classification System

First, please read "Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions" (page 2-56) carefully.

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Front Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor

Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification sensor as a part of
the supplemental restraint system. This sensor is equipped in the front passenger's seat
cushion. This sensor measures the electrostatic capacity of the front passenger's seat. The
SAS unit is designed to prevent the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt
pretensioner system from deploying if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator
light turns on.
To reduce the chance of injuries caused by deployment of the front passenger air bag, the
system deactivates the front passenger front and side air bags and also the seat belt
pretensioner system when the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on.
Refer to the following table for the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light
illumination conditions.

This system shuts off the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner
system, so make sure the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on
according to the following table.

The air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light flashes and the front passenger
air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates if the sensors have a possible malfunction. If
this happens, the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system
will not deploy.

Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light

This indicator light turns on to remind you that the front passenger front and side air bags
and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision.

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If the front passenger occupant classification sensor is normal, the indicator light turns on
when the ignition is switched ON. The light turns off after a few seconds. Then, the
indicator light turns on or is off under the following conditions:

Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart

Condition detected by the front

passenger occupant classifica‐

tion system

Front passenger air

bag deactivation indi‐

cator light

Front passenger front

and side air bags

Front passenger seat

belt pretensioner sys‐

tem

Empty (Not occupied)

Deactivated

A child less than 1 year old is
seated in a child-restraint system

Deactivated

Child

On or off

Deactivated or ready

Adult

Off

Ready

1 The occupant classification sensor may not detect a child seated on the seat, in a child-restraint system, or a

junior seat depending on the child's physical size and seated posture.

2 If a smaller adult sits on the front passenger seat, the sensors might detect the person as being a child

depending on the person's physique.

The curtain air bag is ready for inflating regardless of what the front passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart indicates.
If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not turn on when the ignition
is switched ON and does not turn on as indicated in the front passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light on/off condition chart, do not allow an occupant to sit in the front passenger
seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work
properly in an accident.

WARNING

Do not allow an occupant in the front passenger's seat to sit with a posture which makes it
difficult for the front passenger occupant classification sensor to detect the occupant
correctly:

Sitting in the front passenger's seat with a posture which makes it difficult for the front
passenger occupant classification sensor to detect the occupant correctly is dangerous. If the
front passenger occupant classification sensor cannot detect the occupant sitting on the front
passenger's seat correctly, the front passenger front and side air bags and pretensioner
system may not operate (non-deploy) or they may operate (deploy) accidentally. The front
passenger will not have the supplementary protection of the air bags or the accidental
operation (deployment) of the air bags could result in serious injury or death.
Under the following conditions, the front passenger occupant classification sensor cannot
detect a passenger sitting on the front passenger's seat correctly and the deployment/
non-deployment of the air bags cannot be controlled as indicated in the front passenger air
bag deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart. For example:

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A front passenger is seated as shown in the following figure:

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A rear passenger pushes up on the front passenger seat with their feet.

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Luggage or other items placed under the front passenger seat or between the front
passenger seat and driver seat that push up the front passenger seat bottom.

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An object, such as a seat cushion, is put on the front passenger's seat or between the
passenger's back and the seatback.

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A seat cover is put on the front passenger's seat.

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Luggage or other items are placed on the seat with the child in the child-restraint system.

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A rear passenger or luggage push or pull down on the front passenger seatback.

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Luggage or other items are placed on the seatback or hung on the head restraint.

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The seat is washed.

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Liquids are spilled on the seat.

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The front passenger seat is moved backward, pushing into luggage or other items placed
behind it.

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The front passenger seatback contacts the rear seat.

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Luggage or other items are placed between the front passenger seat and driver seat.

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An electric device is put on the front passenger's seat.

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An additional electrical device, such as a seat warmer is installed to the surface of the front
passenger seat.

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The front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner systems will deactivate
if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on.

CAUTION

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To assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to the sensor in
the front seat cushion:

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Do not place sharp objects on the front seat cushion or leave heavy luggage on them.

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Do not spill any liquids on the front seats or under the front seats.

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To allow the sensors to function properly, always perform the following:

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Adjust the front seats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the seatbacks
with seat belts worn properly.

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If you place your child on the front passenger seat, secure the child-restraint system
properly and slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible (page 2-48).

NOTE

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The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger
front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off.

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The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may turn on repeatedly if luggage
or other items are put on the front passenger seat, or if the temperature of the vehicle's
interior changes suddenly.

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The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may turn on for 10 seconds if the
electrostatic capacity on the front passenger seat changes.

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The air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light might turn on if the front
passenger seat receives a severe impact.

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If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not turn on after installing
a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, first, re-install your child-restraint
system according to the procedure in this owner's manual. Then, if the front passenger air
bag deactivation indicator light still does not turn on, install the child-restraint system on
the rear seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on when an occupant is
seated directly in the front passenger seat, have the passenger re-adjust their posture by
sitting with their feet on the floor, and then re-fastening the seat belt. If the front
passenger air bag deactivation indicator light remains turned on, move the passenger to
the rear seat. If sitting in the rear seat is not possible, slide the front passenger seat as far
back as possible. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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Constant Monitoring

The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system:

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Front air bag sensors

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Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)

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Side crash sensors

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Air bag modules

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Seat belt pretensioners

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Air bag/Seat belt pretensioner system warning light

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Related wiring

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

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Front passenger occupant classification sensor

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Front passenger occupant classification module

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Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light

The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the
ignition is switched ON and continues while the vehicle is being driven.

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Before Driving

Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.

Keys.................................................... 3-2

Keys..............................................3-2
Keyless Entry System...................3-4

Advanced Keyless Entry
System...............................................3-10

Advanced Keyless Entry System

.....

.................................................... 3-10
Operational Range...................... 3-11

Doors and Locks.............................. 3-12

Door Locks................................. 3-12
Liftgate....................................... 3-19

Fuel and Emission........................... 3-26

Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions................................. 3-26
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap.............. 3-29

Mirrors............................................. 3-31

Mirrors........................................3-31

Windows........................................... 3-36

Power Windows..........................3-36
Moonroof

.................................. 3-39

Security System............................... 3-42

Modification and Add-On
Equipment...................................3-42
Immobilizer System....................3-42
Theft-Deterrent System

.............3-44

Driving Tips..................................... 3-46

Break-In Period.......................... 3-46
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment............................... 3-46
Hazardous Driving......................3-47
Floor Mat.................................... 3-48
Rocking the Vehicle....................3-48
Winter Driving............................3-49
Driving In Flooded Area............ 3-51
Overloading................................ 3-51
Driving on Uneven Road............3-52
Turbocharger Information
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)................. 3-53

Towing.............................................. 3-54

Trailer Towing (U.S.A. and
Canada).......................................3-54
Recreational Towing...................3-62

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Keys

WARNING

Do not leave the key in your vehicle with
children and keep them in a place where
your children will not find or play with
them:

Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is
dangerous. This could result in someone
being badly injured or even killed. Children
may find these keys to be an interesting toy
to play with and could cause the power
windows or other controls to operate, or
even make the vehicle move.

CAUTION

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

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

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The key contacts or is covered by a
metal object.

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The key is near electronic devices such
as personal computers.

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

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There is equipment which discharges
radio waves near the vehicle.

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

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To avoid damage to the key
(transmitter), DO NOT:

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Drop the key.

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Get the key wet.

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Disassemble the key.

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

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Expose the key to any kind of magnetic
field.

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Place heavy objects on the key.

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Put the key in an ultrasonic cleaner.

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Put any magnetized objects close to
the key.

NOTE

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The driver must carry the key to ensure
the system functions properly.

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If the key (transmitter) does not function
normally, make sure that the power
saving function of the key (transmitter)
is not on. If it is on, switch the function
to off.
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-5.

Auxiliary key

Transmitter

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Keys

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Removing the auxiliary key

1. Remove the lower cover while sliding

the knob in the direction of the arrow.

2. Remove the auxiliary key.

Installing the auxiliary key

1. Install the auxiliary key as the

illustration.

2. Insert the tabs of the lower cover into

the slots of the transmitter and install
the lower cover.

Key code number plate

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 (auxiliary key).
Also write down the code number and
keep it in a separate safe and convenient
place, but not in the vehicle.

If your key (auxiliary key) is lost, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer, and have
your code number ready.

Key code
number plate

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Keyless Entry System

This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors and
the liftgate, and opens/closes the liftgate.
The system can start the engine without
having to take the key out of your purse or
pocket.
It can also help you signal for attention or
help.
Operating the theft-deterrent system is
also possible on theft-deterrent
system-equipped vehicles.

System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps.
For vehicles with the type A/type B
instrument cluster, check the displayed
message for more information and, if
necessary, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer, according to
the indication.

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KEY Warning Light (Red)
Refer to Contact Authorized Mazda
Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected on
page 7-25.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-31.

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Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-40.

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Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-40.

If you have a problem with the key,
consult 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 make the
lost or stolen 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.

NOTE



The keyless entry system operation may
vary due to local conditions.

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The keyless entry system is fully
operational (door/liftgate lock/unlock)
when the ignition is switched off. The
system does not operate if the ignition is
switched to any position other than off.



If the key does not operate when
pressing a button or the operational
range becomes too small, the battery
may be weak. To install a new battery,
refer to Key Battery Replacement (page
6-33).



Battery life is about 1 year. Replace the
battery with a new one if the KEY
indicator light (green) flashes in the
instrument cluster (for vehicles with a
type A/type B instrument cluster (page
4-18, 4-36), messages are displayed
in the instrument cluster). Replacing the
battery about once a year is
recommended because the KEY warning
light/indicator light may not illuminate
or flash depending on the rate of battery
depletion.

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Keys

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Additional keys can be obtained at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6 keys
can be used with the keyless functions
per vehicle. Bring all keys to the
Authorized Mazda Dealer when
additional keys are required.

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Transmitter

Operation
buttons

Operation indicator light

NOTE



The headlights turn on/off by operating
the transmitter. Refer to Leaving Home
Light on page 4-81.

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(With theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights flash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-44.

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(With the advanced keyless function)

A beep sound can be heard for
confirmation when the doors and the
liftgate are locked/unlocked using the
key. If you prefer, the beep sound can be
turned off.
The volume of the beep sound can also
be changed.
Refer to the Mazda Connect Owner's
Manual or consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

Use the following procedure to change the
setting.
1. Switch the ignition off and close all of

the doors and the liftgate.

2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the

driver's door, press and hold the LOCK
button on the key for 5 seconds or
longer (All of the doors and the liftgate
are locked and unlocked when the
LOCK button on the key is pressed and
held for 5 seconds.).
The beep sound activates at the
currently set volume. The setting
changes each time the LOCK button on
the key is pressed and the beep sound
activates at the set volume. (If the beep
sound has been set to not activate, it
will not activate.)

4. The setting change is completed by

doing any one of the following:



Switching the ignition to ACC or
ON.



Closing the driver's door.



Opening the liftgate.



Not operating the key for ten
seconds.



Pressing any button except the
LOCK button on the key.



Pressing a request switch.

The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.

Lock button

To lock the doors and the liftgate, press the
lock button and the hazard warning lights
will flash once.

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(With the advanced keyless function)

A beep sound will be heard once.

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

NOTE



The doors and the liftgate can be locked
by pressing the lock button while any
other door or the liftgate is open. The
hazard warning lights will not flash.
When the lock button is pressed while
any door is open and then the door is
closed, all the doors and the liftgate are
locked.



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



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



(With theft-deterrent system)

When the doors are locked by pressing
the lock button on the key while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the
hazard warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the system is armed.

Unlock button

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

(With the advanced keyless function)

A beep sound will be heard twice.

To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press
the unlock button again within three

seconds and two more beep sounds will be
heard.

NOTE



The system can be set to unlock all
doors by performing a single operation.
Refer to the Mazda Connect Owner's
Manual or consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Use the following procedure to change
the setting.
1. Switch the ignition off and close all

of the doors and the liftgate.

2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the

driver's door, press and hold the
UNLOCK button on the key for 5
seconds or longer (the sound of the
doors locking/unlocking can be
heard).
After this, the system switches the
setting each time the UNLOCK
button is pressed (the sound of the
doors locking/unlocking can be
heard).

4. The setting change is completed by

doing any one of the following:



Switching the ignition to ACC or
ON.



Closing the driver's door.



Opening the liftgate.



Not operating the key for ten
seconds.



Pressing any button except the
UNLOCK button on the key.



Pressing a request switch.

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(Auto re-lock function)

After unlocking with the key, all doors
and the liftgate will automatically lock if
any of the following operations are not
performed within about 60 seconds. If
your vehicle has a theft-deterrent
system, the hazard warning lights will
flash for confirmation.
The time required for the doors to lock
automatically can be changed.
Refer to the Mazda Connect Owner's
Manual or consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.



A door or the liftgate is opened.



The ignition is switched to any
position other than off.



(With theft-deterrent system)

When the doors are unlocked by
pressing the unlock button on the key
while the theft-deterrent system is turned
off, the hazard warning lights will flash
twice to indicate that the system is
turned off.

Power liftgate button

To open/close the liftgate, press the power
liftgate button for one second or longer
with the liftgate in the fully closed/open
position.
The hazard warning lights flash twice and
the liftgate opens/closes after the beep
sounds.

Panic button

If you witness from a distance someone
attempting to break into or damage your
vehicle, press and hold the panic button to
activate the vehicle's alarm. Call
emergency services if necessary.

NOTE

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

(Turning on the alarm)

Pressing the panic button for 1 second or
longer 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.

(Turning off the alarm)

The alarm stops by pressing any button on
the key.

Power saving function

By turning on the transmitter power saving
function, the advanced keyless entry

and

push button start system functions turn off
and the battery power consumption of the
transmitter is restricted.
The remote control function is operational
by operating the transmitter switch even
while the power saving function is turned
on. However, the operation indicator light
of the transmitter does not turn on/flash.

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Turning on the power saving function

After you have turned on the power saving
function according to the following
procedure, the hazard warning lights and
sound operate

one time.

1. Press the lock button on the transmitter

4 times within 3 seconds to turn on the
operation indicator light.

2. Press the lock button continuously for

1.5 seconds or longer while the
operation indicator light turns on (for 5
seconds).

3. Press any of the buttons on the

transmitter to make sure that the
operation indicator light does not turn
on/flash.

Turning off the power saving function

After you have turned off the power
saving function according to the following
procedure, the hazard warning lights and
sound operate

one time.

1. Press any of the buttons on the

transmitter to make sure that the
operation indicator light does not turn
on/flash.

2. Press the lock button on the transmitter

4 times within 3 seconds to turn on the
operation indicator light.

3. Press the lock button continuously for

1.5 seconds or longer while the
operation indicator light turns on (for 5
seconds).

1 With the advanced keyless function

▼

Operational Range

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

Starting the Engine

NOTE



Starting the engine may be possible even
if the 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 key is not
in the vehicle, the vehicle will not restart
after it is shut off and the ignition is
switched to off.



The luggage compartment is out of the
assured operational range, however, if
the key (transmitter) is operable the
engine will start.

With the advanced keyless function

Interior antenna

Operational range

Without the advanced keyless function

Interior antenna

Operational range

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NOTE

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



Around the dashboard



In the storage compartments such as the
glove compartment or the center console

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Key Suspend Function

If a key is left in the vehicle, the functions
of the key left in the vehicle are
temporarily suspended to prevent theft of
the vehicle.
To restore the functions, press the unlock
button on the functions-suspended key in
the vehicle.

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Advanced Keyless Entry

System

WARNING

Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:

Before using the key near people who use
medical devices, ask the medical device
manufacturer or your physician if radio
waves from the key will affect the device.

The advanced keyless function allows you
to lock/unlock the door and the liftgate, or
open the liftgate while carrying the key.

System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning beeps.



Request switch Inoperable Warning
Beep
Refer to Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function) on page 7-41.



Key Left-in-luggage Compartment
Warning Beep
Refer to Key Left-in-luggage
Compartment Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function) on page
7-41.



Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function) on page 7-41.

NOTE

The advanced keyless entry system
functions can be deactivated to prevent
any possible adverse effect on a user
wearing a pacemaker or other medical
device. If the system is deactivated, you
will be unable to start the engine by
carrying the key. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for details. If the advanced
keyless entry system has been deactivated,
you can start the engine by following the
procedure indicated when the key battery
goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead on page 4-8.

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Operational Range

The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the 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. For determining battery
replacement, Refer to Keyless Entry
System on page 3-4.

▼

Locking, Unlocking the Doors and
the Liftgate

Exterior antenna

Operational range

80cm (31in)

Lock

Exterior antenna

Operational range

80cm (31in)

Unlock

NOTE



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



If the key is left in the following areas
and you leave the vehicle, the doors may
be locked depending on the radio wave
conditions even if the key is left in the
vehicle.



Around the dashboard



In the storage compartments such as
the glove compartment or the center
console



Next to a communication device such
as a mobile phone

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Opening the Liftgate

Exterior antenna

80cm (31in)

Operational range

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Door Locks

WARNING

Always take all children and pets with you
or leave a responsible person with them:

Leaving a child or a pet unattended in a
parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot
weather, temperatures inside a vehicle can
become high enough to cause brain
damage or even death.

Do not leave the key in your vehicle with
children and keep them in a place where
your children will not find or play with
them:

Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is
dangerous. This could result in someone
being badly injured or even killed.

Keep all doors locked when driving:

Unlocked doors in a moving vehicle are
dangerous. Passengers can fall out if a
door is accidentally opened and can more
easily be thrown out in an accident.

Always close all the windows and
moonroof, lock the doors and the liftgate
and take the key with you when leaving
your vehicle unattended:

Leaving your vehicle unlocked is dangerous
as children could lock themselves in a hot
vehicle, which could result in death. Also, a
vehicle left unlocked becomes an easy
target for thieves and intruders.

After closing the doors and the liftgate,
always verify that they are securely closed:

Doors and the liftgate not securely closed
are dangerous, if the vehicle is driven with
a door and the liftgate not securely closed,
the door and the liftgate could open
unexpectedly resulting in an accident.

Always confirm the safety around the
vehicle before opening a door and the
liftgate:

Suddenly opening a door and the liftgate is
dangerous. A passing vehicle or a
pedestrian could be hit and cause an
accident.

CAUTION

Always confirm the conditions around the
vehicle before opening/closing the doors
and the liftgate and use caution during
strong winds or when parked on an incline.
Not being aware of the conditions around
the vehicle is dangerous because fingers
could get caught in the door and the
liftgate or a passing pedestrian could be
hit, resulting in an unexpected accident or
injury.

NOTE



Always stop the engine and lock the
doors. In addition, to prevent theft of
valuables, do not leave them inside the
cabin.



If the key is left in the following areas
and you leave the vehicle, the doors may
be locked depending on the radio wave
conditions even if the key is left in the
vehicle.



Around the dashboard

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

In the storage compartments such as
the glove compartment or the center
console



Next to a communication device such
as a mobile phone



When the ignition is switched to ACC or
ON, the vehicle lock-out prevention
feature prevents you from locking
yourself out of the vehicle.
All doors and the liftgate will
automatically unlock if they are locked
using the power door locks with any
door or the liftgate open.
The vehicle lock-out prevention feature
does not operate while the ignition is
switched off.
When all doors and the liftgate are
locked using the power door lock with
any door or the liftgate open, the closed
doors and the liftgate are locked. After
that, when all doors and the liftgate are
closed, all doors and the liftgate are
locked. However, if the key is inside the
vehicle, all doors and the liftgate are
automatically unlocked.

(With the advanced keyless function)

The beep sound is heard for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key
has been left in the vehicle.

(Without the advanced keyless
function)

The horn sound is heard twice to notify
the driver that the key has been left in
the vehicle.



(Door unlock (control) system with
collision detection)

This system automatically unlocks the
doors and the liftgate in the event the
vehicle is involved in an accident to
allow passengers to get out of the
vehicle immediately and prevent being
trapped inside. While the ignition is
switched ON and in the event the vehicle
receives an impact strong enough to
inflate the air bags, all the doors and the
liftgate are automatically unlocked after
about 6 seconds have elapsed from the
time of the accident.
The doors and the liftgate may not
unlock depending on how an impact is
applied, the force of the impact, and
other conditions of the accident.
If door-related systems or the battery is
malfunctioning, the doors and the
liftgate will not unlock.

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Locking, Unlocking with Request
Switch (With the advanced keyless
function)

All doors and the liftgate can be locked/
unlocked by pressing the request switch on
the front doors while the key is being
carried.

The request switch on the liftgate can only
be used to lock all doors and the liftgate.

Front doors

Request switch

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Liftgate (Lock only)

Request switch

To lock

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

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 liftgate, press
the request switch again within three
seconds and two more beep sounds will be
heard.

Front passenger door request switch

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

NOTE



The system can be set to unlock all
doors by performing a single operation.

Refer to the Mazda Connect Owner's
Manual or consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Use the following procedure to change
the setting.
1. Switch the ignition off and close all

of the doors and the liftgate.

2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the

driver's door, press and hold the
UNLOCK button on the key for 5
seconds or longer (the sound of the
doors locking/unlocking can be
heard).
After this, the system switches the
setting of pressing the driver's
request switch once or twice to
unlock all doors and the liftgate
each time the UNLOCK button is
pressed (the sound of the doors
locking/unlocking can be heard).

4. The setting change is completed by

doing any one of the following:



Switching the ignition to ACC or
ON.



Closing the driver's door.



Opening the liftgate.



Not operating the key for ten
seconds.



Pressing any button except the
UNLOCK button on the key.



Pressing a request switch.



Confirm that all doors and the liftgate
are securely locked.
For the liftgate, move it without pressing
the electric liftgate opener to verify that
the liftgate has not been left ajar.



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

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

It may require a few seconds for the
doors to unlock after the request switch
is pressed.



A beep sound is heard for confirmation
when the doors and the liftgate are
locked/unlocked using the request
switch. If you prefer, the beep sound can
be turned off.
The volume of the beep sound can also
be changed.
Refer to the Mazda Connect Owner's
Manual or consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Use the following procedure to change
the setting.
1. Switch the ignition off and close all

of the doors and the liftgate.

2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the

driver's door, press and hold the
LOCK button on the key for 5
seconds or longer (All of the doors
and the liftgate are locked and
unlocked when the LOCK button on
the key is pressed and held for 5
seconds.).
The beep sound activates at the
currently set volume. The setting
changes each time the LOCK button
on the key is pressed and the beep
sound activates at the set volume. (If
the beep sound has been set to not
activate, it will not activate.)

4. The setting change is completed by

doing any one of the following:



Switching the ignition to ACC or
ON.



Closing the driver's door.



Opening the liftgate.



Not operating the key for ten
seconds.



Pressing any button except the
LOCK button on the key.



Pressing a request switch.



(With theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights flash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-44.



The setting can be changed so that the
doors and the liftgate are locked
automatically without pressing the
request switch.
Refer to the Mazda Connect Owner's
Manual or consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

(Walk-away auto lock function)

A beep sound is heard when all doors
and the liftgate are closed while the
advanced key is being carried. All doors
and the liftgate are locked automatically
after about three 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
liftgate are locked automatically after
about 30 seconds.) If you are out of the
operational range before the doors and
the liftgate are completely closed or
another key is left in the vehicle, the
walk-away auto lock function will not
work. Always make sure that all doors
and the liftgate are closed and locked
before leaving the vehicle. The
walk-away auto lock function does not
close the power windows.

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

(Auto re-lock function)

After unlocking with the request switch,
all doors and the liftgate will
automatically lock if any of the
following operations are not performed
within about 60 seconds. If your vehicle
has a theft-deterrent system, the hazard
warning lights will flash for
confirmation.
The time required for the doors to lock
automatically can be changed.
Refer to the Mazda Connect Owner's
Manual or consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.



Opening a door or the liftgate.



Switching the ignition to any position
other than off.

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Locking, Unlocking with
Transmitter

All doors and the liftgate can be locked/
unlocked by operating the keyless entry
system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry
System (page 3-4).

▼

Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock
Switch

All doors and the liftgate lock
automatically when the lock side is
pressed. They unlock when the unlock
side is pressed.

Driver's door

Unlock

Lock

Front passenger's door

Unlock

Lock

To lock all the doors and the liftgate from
an open front door, press the lock side of
the door lock switch and then close the
door.

NOTE

When locking the doors this way, be
careful not to leave the key inside the
vehicle.

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Auto Lock/Unlock Function

WARNING

Do not pull the inner handle on a front
door:

Pulling the inner handle on a front door
while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Passengers can fall out of the vehicle if the
door opens accidentally, which could result
in death or serious injury.



When the vehicle speed exceeds 20
km/h (12 mph), all the doors and liftgate
lock automatically.



When the ignition is switched off, all the
doors and liftgate unlock automatically.

NOTE

If the doors and liftgate are unlocked by
the auto lock/unlock function, it does not
operate again until the doors or the
liftgate are opened/closed, or the ignition
is switched OFF.
The lock/unlock timing and the setting to
make this function inoperable can be
changed.
Refer to the Mazda Connect Owner's
Manual or consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

▼

Locking, Unlocking with Auxiliary
Key

Turn the auxiliary key toward the front to
lock, toward the back to unlock.

To lock

All doors lock automatically when the
driver's door is locked using the auxiliary
key.

To unlock

The driver’s door unlocks when the
auxiliary key is turned briefly to the
unlock position and then immediately
returned to the center position.
All doors unlock when the driver's door is
unlocked and the auxiliary key is held in
the unlock position for one second or
longer.

Lock

Unlock

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Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock
Knob

Operation from inside

To lock any door from the inside, press the
door-lock knob.
To unlock, pull it outward.
This does not operate the other door locks.

Lock

Unlock

Unlocked: Red indicator

Operation from outside

To lock any door using its door-lock knob
from the outside, press the door-lock knob
to the lock position and close the door
(holding the door handle in the open
position is not required).

This does not operate the other door locks.

Door-lock knob

NOTE

When locking the door this way:



Be careful not to leave the key inside the
vehicle.



The doors cannot be locked using the
driver's door lock knob if any door is
open when the ignition is switched to
ACC or ON.

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