alarm MAZDA CX5 2023 Owners Manual

Unlock button
To unlock the driver's door and the
fuel-filler lid, 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 the other doors and liftgate,
press the unlock button again within 5
seconds and two more beep sounds
will be heard.
NOTE
The system can be set to unlock all
the doors, liftgate, and fuel-filler lid
when pressing the unlock button
once.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
(Auto re-lock function)
After unlocking with the key, all the
doors, liftgate, and fuel-filler lid 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 willflash for confirmation.
The time required for the doors to
lock automatically can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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.
Powe r l i ft g ate b u tt on
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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.
For details on the power liftgate
function, refer to Power Liftgate on
page 3-22.
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 more will trigger the alarm for about
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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
*1 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.
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
*1
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*1
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 off.
The luggage compartment is out of
the assured operational range,
however, if the key (transmitter) is
operable the engine will start.
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Keys
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Theft-Deterrent System*
▼Theft-Deterrent System
If the theft-deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle,
which could result in the vehicle or its
contents being stolen, the alarm alerts
the surrounding area of an abnormality
by sounding the horn and flashing the
hazard warning lights.

The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly.
▼Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about
30 seconds when the system is
triggered by any one of the following:
Unlocking a door with the auxiliary
key, door lock switch, or an inside
door-lock knob.
Forcing open a door, the hood or the
liftgate.
Opening the hood by operating the
hood release handle.
Switching the ignition ON without
using the push button start.
If the system is triggered again, the
lights and horn will activate until the
driver's door or the liftgate is unlocked
with the transmitter.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by touching the sensing
area of the door release touch sensor.
NOTE
If the battery goes dead while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the
horn will activate and the hazard
warning lights will flash when the
battery is charged or replaced.
▼ How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the
panorama sunroof* securely.
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the liftgate are closed.
4. Press the lock button on the transmitter.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once.
The following method will also arm
the theft-deterrent system:
Press the door-lock switch “
”
while any door is open and then
close all of the doors.
(With the advanced keyless
function)
Touch the sensing area of the door
lock touch sensor.

The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes twice per
second for 20 seconds.
5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully armed.
NOTE
The theft-deterrent system can also
be armed by activating the auto
relock function with all the doors,
the liftgate and the hood closed.
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-5.
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The system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place
within 20 seconds after pressing the
lock button:
Unlocking any door.Opening any door.Opening the hood.Switching the ignition ON.
To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
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.
▼ To Tu r n
Off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off
using any one of the following
methods:
Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
Starting the engine with the push
button start.
(With the advanced keyless
function)
Touching the sensing area of the
door release touch sensor.
The hazard warning lights will flash
twice.
NOTE
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.
▼ To S t o p t h e A l a r m
A triggered alarm can be turned off
using any one of the following
methods:
Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
Starting the engine with the push
button start.
(With the advanced keyless
function)
Touching the sensing area of the
door release touch sensor.
Pressing the electric liftgate opener
while the key is being carried.
The hazard warning lights will flash
twice.
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stops flashing and remains on. The warning sound is activated continuously until
the vehicle speed decreases below the speed limit sign.
Speed Limit Sign Threshold setting
+ 0 km/h (+ 0 mph): If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in
the display, the excessive speed warning is activated.
+ 5 km/h (+ 3 mph): If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in
the display by 5 km/h (3 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.
+ 10 km/h (+ 5 mph): If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed
in the display by 10 km/h (5 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.
NOTE
In the following cases, the excessive speed warning stops operating.
The vehicle speed is less than the speed of the displayed speed limit sign. (If the
activation timing for the excessive speed warning is changed in the
personalization features, the excessive speed warning stops operating when the
vehicle speed is less than the changed vehicle speed.
A speed limit sign indication has been updated and the vehicle speed is lower
than the updated indication.
Display of the speed limit sign stops.The warning indication is displayed at the same time the excessive speed warning
sound is activated if the vehicle speed exceeds the speed indicated on the speed
limit sign.
Refer to Excessive Speed Warning on page 7-40.
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or data recorded in the navigation system
incorrectly recognizes the actual speed li mit sign at a lower speed, the excessive
speed alarm is activated even if the vehicle is driven at the legal speed.
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i-ACTIVSENSE
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Add-On Non-GenuinePa r t s a n d A cc e s s o r i e s
▼ Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
Non-genuine parts and accessories for
Mazda vehicles can be found in stores.
These may
fit your vehicle, but they are
not approved by Mazda for use with
Mazda vehicles. When you install
non-genuine parts or accessories, they
could affect your vehicle's
performance or safety systems; the
Mazda warranty doesn't cover this.
Before you install any non-genuine
parts or accessories, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Always consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer before you install non-genuine
parts or accessories:
Improperly designed parts or
accessories could seriously affect your
vehicle's performance or safety
systems. This could cause you to have
an accident or increase your chances of
injuries in an accident.
Be very careful in choosing and
installing add-on electrical
equipment, such as mobile
telephones, two-way radios, stereo
systems, and car alarm systems:
Incorrectly choosing or installing
improper add-on equipment or
choosing an improper installer is
dangerous. Essential systems could be
damaged, causing engine stalling,
air-bag (SRS) activation,
ABS/TCS/DSC inactivation, or a fire in
the vehicle.
Mazda assumes no responsibility for
death, injury, or expenses that may
result from the installation of add-on
non-genuine parts or accessories.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Warranty
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