Mazda Mazda6: Operation Using Advanced Key Functions - Knowing Your Mazda - Mazda6 Owners ManualMazda Mazda6: Operation Using Advanced Key Functions

Keyless Entry System

This system uses the more traditional keyless entry buttons to remotely lock and unlock the doors and opens the trunk lid, and opens the power windows and the moonroof.

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 auxiliary key is in the key slot.

- The keyless entry system is fully operational when the push button start is switched off.

The system does not operate if the push button start is switched to any position other than off.

- All doors cannot be locked by pressing the lock button while any door 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.

NOTE: Transmitter

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 and the moonroof, but the lock button cannot be used to close the power windows and the moonroof.

Refer to the following pages:

Opening/Closing the Power Windows.

Opening/Closing the Moonroof.

The operation indicator light flashes when the buttons are pressed.

Lock button

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

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

The system can be set not to sound the horn.

Refer to Personalization Features.

NOTE:

- A beep sound can be heard for confirmation when the doors are locked using the advanced keyless transmitter. If you prefer, the beep sound can be turned off. The volume of the beep sound can be changed.

Refer to Personalization Features.

- (Without theft-deterrent system).

The hazard warning lights will flash once to indicate that all doors are locked.

(With theft-deterrent system).

The hazard warning lights flash when the theft deterrent system is armed.

The hazard warning lights do not flash if all the doors are locked before the theftdeterrent system is properly armed.

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

Refer to the theft-deterrent system.

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

Refer to Personalization Features.

NOTE:

- All doors cannot be locked when any door is open.

- Confirm that all doors 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, press the unlock button again within 3 seconds and two more beep sounds will be heard.

NOTE:

- A beep sound can be heard for confirmation when the doors are locked using the advanced keyless transmitter. If you prefer, the beep sound can be turned off. The volume of the beep sound can be changed.

Refer to Personalization Features.

- (Without theft-deterrent system).

The hazard warning lights will flash twice to indicate that all doors are unlocked.

(With theft-deterrent system).

The hazard warning lights flash when the theft deterrent system is turned off.

The hazard warning lights do not flash unless the theft deterrent system has been properly turned off.

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

Refer to the theft-deterrent system.

NOTE:

(Auto re-lock function).

After unlocking with the transmitter, All doors will automatically lock and the hazard warning light will flash if any of the following operations are not performed within about 30 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 Personalization Features.

- A door or the trunk lid is opened.

- The auxiliary key is inserted into the key slot.

- The push button start is in any position except off position.

Trunk button

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

NOTE:

To open the trunk when the ignition is switched to a position other than off, use the remote release button inside the vehicle.

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.

Auxiliary 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.

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.

Starting the engine

The engine can be started with the auxiliary key, refer to Starting the engine.

Locking, unlocking the glove box

The glove box can be locked/unlocked using the auxiliary key, refer to Glove Box.

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