MAZDA MODEL MPV 2003 (in English) Manual PDF
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Doors and Locks
The keys operate all locks.
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.Keys
Keys and Children:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the 
ignition key is dangerous. This could 
result in someone being badly injured 
or even killed. They could play with 
power windows or other controls, or 
even make the vehicle move. Don’t 
leave the keys in your vehicle with 
children.
(With immobilizer system)
 
•To avoid damage to the key, do not:
Drop the key.
Get the key wet.
Expose the key to any kind of 
magnetic field.
Expose the key to high 
temperatures on places such as 
the dashboard or hood, under 
direct sunlight.
•When starting the engine, do not let 
the following materials touch the 
key grip. The engine may not start:
Spare keys.
Keys for other vehicles equipped 
with an immobilizer system.
Metal objects that touch or pass 
through the hole in the key.
Devices for electronic purchases, 
and security passage.
WARNING
CAUTION
Key code number plate 
Without immobilizer system
Key code number plate 
With immobilizer system
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This system locks and unlocks the doors 
and the liftgate.
It can also help you signal for attention in 
an emergency.
Opening and closing of the power sliding 
doors with the keyless entry system 
transmitter is also possible on power 
sliding door-equipped vehicles.
Press the button slowly and accurately.
Keyless Entry System
To avoid damage to the transmitter, do 
not:
•Drop it.
•Get it wet.
•Disassemble it.
•Expose it to heat or sunlight.
CAUTION
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 because 
of local conditions.
•The system doesn’t operate when 
the ignition switch is in the ON 
position.
•If the transmitter does not operate 
when pressing a button or the 
operation range becomes too small, 
the battery may be dead. To install a 
new battery, refer to Maintenance 
(page 3-6).
•Additional transmitters can be 
obtained at an Authorized Mazda 
Dealer. Up to 3 transmitters can be 
used with the keyless entry system 
per vehicle. Bring all transmitters to 
an Authorized Mazda Dealer when 
the electronic codes need to be 
reset.
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TransmitterLock button
To lock the doors and the liftgate, press 
the LOCK button and the hazard warning 
lights will flash once.
To confirm that all the 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 
and the hazard warning lights will flash 
once.
Unlock button
To unlock the driver’s door, press the 
UNLOCK button and the hazard warning 
lights will flash twice.
To unlock all the doors and the liftgate, 
press the UNLOCK button again within 5 
seconds and the hazard warning lights 
will flash twice.
NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of 
the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of 
Industry Canada. 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. (Outside 
transmissions may momentarily 
interfere with the device’s operation.)
Lock button
Right sliding door button
Left sliding door buttonUnlock button
 Panic button
With power sliding doors
Lock button
Unlock button
 Panic button
Without power sliding doors
NOTE
Confirm that all the doors and the 
liftgate are locked visually or aurally 
by use of the double click.
NOTE
After unlocking with the transmitter, 
all doors and the liftgate will 
automatically lock if one of the doors 
or the liftgate is not opened within 
about 30 seconds.
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Sliding door transmitter buttons
If your Mazda has power sliding doors 
(page 3-12), the transmitter can open/
close the sliding doors.
When a power sliding door is completely 
closed/opened and a power sliding door 
open/close transmitter button is pressed 
for 1 second or more, the door opens/
closes after the buzzer sounds.Panic button
You can use the   button to turn on the 
alarm, which allows you to signal for 
attention in an emergency.
Turning on the alarm
Pressing the   button once will trigger the 
alarm for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds, 
and do the following:
•The horn sounds intermittently.
•The hazard warning lights flash.
Turning off the alarm
Press any button on the transmitter.
Operating Power Sliding Doors with 
Transmitter:
Opening or closing the power sliding 
doors with the keyless entry system 
transmitter while not watching the 
doors move is dangerous. People or 
animals could be injured when the 
doors open along the rear sides and 
back to the rear fender, or in closing.
Allowing children to use the 
transmitter could result in serious 
injuries despite the jam-safe feature.
Always be sure that the doorway and 
rear fender area are clear before 
activating the power sliding doors and 
be particularly careful when using 
the keyless entry system transmitter. 
Be sure to view the doors opening or 
closing and do not operate a door on 
either side if you can’t fully see it. 
Always make sure that you watch the 
power sliding doors close completely 
and be sure your children do not have 
access to the transmitter.
WARNING
NOTE
•When a power sliding door is not 
completely closed, pressing the 
power sliding door open/close 
transmitter button for 1 second or 
more will open the door completely.
•Press the button to stop the power 
sliding doors while they are 
opening/closing.
NOTE
The alarm will work whether any door 
or the liftgate is open or closed.
NOTE
If the LOCK and UNLOCK button are 
pressed sequentially, the hazard 
warning flasher may not flash 
correctly.
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Transmitter MaintenanceReplacing the transmitter battery
1. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot 
and gently pry open the transmitter.
2. Remove the battery. •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 damage it.
•Danger of explosion if battery is 
incorrectly replaced.
•Replace only with the same type 
battery (CR2025 or the 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 
and/or water.
Never deform or crush.
CAUTION
Back cover Slot
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3. Put in the new battery (CR2025 or the 
equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) 
facing down.
4. Align the front and back covers and 
snap the transmitter shut.Service
If you have a problem with the keyless 
entry system, consult an Authorized 
Mazda Dealer.
If your transmitter is lost or stolen, bring 
all remaining transmitters to an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as 
possible for a replacement and to make 
the lost or stolen transmitter inoperative.
Do not press any buttons when 
replacing the battery. The electronic 
code could be altered and cause the 
keyless entry system to malfunction.
If the keyless entry system fails to 
operate, contact an Authorized Mazda 
Dealer.
LOCK
UNLOCK
CAUTION
•Changes or modifications could 
void your right to operate the 
keyless entry system.
•Damage to your keyless entry 
system will affect the vehicle 
warranty coverage.
CAUTION
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Locking, Unlocking with Key
Either front door can be locked or 
unlocked with a key.
Turn the key toward the front to unlock, 
toward the back to lock.
Locking, Unlocking with 
Transmitter
The doors can be locked/unlocked by 
operating the keyless entry system 
transmitter, refer to keyless entry system 
(page 3-3).
Door Locks
Unattended Children and Pets:
Leaving a child or an animal 
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. Always take all 
children and animals with you or 
leave a responsible person with them.
Keys and Children:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the 
ignition key is dangerous. This could 
result in someone being badly injured 
or even killed. They could play with 
power windows or other controls, or 
even make the vehicle move. Don’t 
leave the keys in your vehicle with 
children.
Unlocked Doors:
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. So keep all doors locked 
when driving.
NOTE
Always remove the key from the 
ignition switch, close all windows, and 
lock all doors when leaving your 
vehicle unattended. This discourages 
intruders and thieves.
WARNING
Unlock
Lock
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Locking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Button
Front doors
To lock either front door from the inside, 
push its door-lock button.
To unlock, pull it out.
To lock either front door with the door-
lock button from the outside, push its 
door-lock button and close the door.Sliding doors
To lock a sliding door from the inside, 
push down its door-lock button.
To unlock, pull it up.
To lock a sliding door with the door-lock 
button from the outside, push down its 
door-lock button and close the door.
NOTE
When locking the doors this way, be 
careful not to leave the key inside the 
vehicle.
Lock
Unlock
NOTE
The left-side sliding door cannot be 
opened when the fuel-filler lid is open. 
Close the fuel-filler lid to open the 
sliding door.
Unlock
Lock
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Power Door Locks
Locking, unlocking with key
All doors and the liftgate lock 
automatically when any front door is 
locked with a key. All doors and the 
liftgate unlock when the driver’s door is 
unlocked and the key is held in the unlock 
position a second longer. Also, all doors 
and the liftgate unlock when the 
passenger’s door is unlocked.Locking, unlocking with door-lock 
switch
All doors and the liftgate lock 
automatically when DOOR LOCK is 
pushed. They all unlock when the 
unmarked part of the door-lock switch is 
pushed.
Sliding Door Open/Close 
(Manual Operation)
To open, pull the inner door handle or the 
outer door handle.
NOTE
Holding the key in the unlocked 
position in the driver’s door lock for 
about a second unlocks all doors and 
the liftgate. To unlock only the driver’s 
door, insert a key into the driver’s door 
lock and turn the key briefly to the 
unlock position and then immediately 
return it to the center position.
Unlock
Lock
NOTE
The left-side sliding door cannot be 
opened when the fuel-filler lid is open. 
Close the fuel-filler lid to open the 
sliding door.
Lock
Unlock
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To close, pull the inner door handle or 
outer door handle.
Rear Door Child Safety Locks
These locks are intended to help prevent 
children from accidentally opening the 
sliding doors. Use them both whenever a 
child rides in the vehicle.
If you slide the child safety lock to the 
lock position before closing that door, the 
door cannot be opened from the inside.
The door can be opened only by lifting the 
outside handle.If your Mazda has power sliding doors, 
press the power sliding doors main switch 
to the OFF position.
Refer to Power Sliding Doors (page 3-12)
NOTE
(Without power sliding doors)
When closing a door from the outside, 
hold the door handle pulled while 
sliding the door.
Child Safety Lock and Power Sliding 
Doors Main Switch (With Power 
Sliding Doors):
Leaving the power sliding doors main 
switch in the ON position with the 
child safety locks in the lock position, 
while the vehicle is stopped or parked 
is dangerous. If a child mistakenly 
presses the rear power sliding door 
switches, a door will open 
automatically even if the child safety 
locks are in the lock position. If a 
door opens unexpectedly, children or 
other occupants could fall out 
resulting in serious injury or death. 
Whenever there are children in the 
vehicle, turn off the power sliding 
doors with the power sliding doors 
main switch to lock the rear power 
sliding door switches even if the child 
safety locks are in the lock position.
Unlock
Lock
WARNING
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