key MAZDA CX90 2024 Owner's Manual

Opening/closing using the liftgate
open/close switch () on the key
Press the liftgate open/close switch on
the key for 1 second or longer when all
of the following conditions are met.
The vehicle power is switched OFF.The vehicle is stopped.
Opening/closing the liftgate using the
power liftgate switch
Press the power liftgate switch for 1
second or longer when all of the
following conditions are met.
The vehicle is stopped.The vehicle power is switched to a
position other than ON, or the
selector lever is in the P position with
the vehicle power switched ON
All the doors are unlocked (when
opening)
Opening the liftgate using the electric
liftgate opener
Press the electric liftgate opener when
all of the following conditions are met.
The vehicle power is switched to a
position other than ON, or the
selector lever is in the P position with
the vehicle power switched ON
All the doors are unlocked.
NOTE
The liftgate can be opened even while
the doors are locked by pressing the
electric liftgate opener while carrying
the key.
Closing the liftgate using the power
liftgate close switch
Press the power liftgate close switch
when all of the following conditions
are met.
The vehicle power is switched to a
position other than ON, or the
selector lever is in the P position with
the vehicle power switched ON
Closing using the door-lock switch on
the liftgate*
Press the door-lock switch on the
liftgate when all of the following
conditions are met.
You are carrying the key.The vehicle power is switched OFF.All the doors are closed.
Opening/closing
Liftgate
4-22*Some models.
CX-90_8KG7-EA-22L_Edition1_new 2022-11-17 16:05:04

The liftgate is not automatically
opening/closing.
The doors, liftgate, and the fuel-filler
lid/charging port lid are locked, the
hazard warning lights operate 1 time.
Then, the liftgate fully closes
automatically.
Opening/closing using the hands-free
function*
Do the kicking motion with all of the
following conditions met while the
vehicle is stopped.
You are carrying the key.The hands-free function is on.The vehicle power is switched to a
position other than ON, or the
selector lever is in P with the vehicle
power switched ON.
A : About 30―50 cm (12―19.7 in)
B : About 10 cm (3.9 in)

When the kicking motion is done
correctly, the hazard warning lights
flash 2 times, a beep sound is
activated, and the liftgate opens/
closes automatically. Be careful not to
contact the liftgate.
Move your foot away from under the
bumper within about 1 second after
moving it under the bumper.
If the kicking motion is done while the
liftgate is opening/closing
automatically, the liftgate will stop. If
the kicking motion is done again, the
liftgate moves in the direction opposite
to the direction it was moving before it
stopped.
CAUTION
Do not do the kicking motion while
wearing footwear which exposes the
feet, such as sandals. If your foot
contacts the hot exhaust pipe, it
could cause serious burns.
 Do not do the kicking motion while
the area where you are standing is
unstable such as a slope or icy road.
Otherwise, you could fall down,
resulting in injury.
NOTE
The hands-free sensor detects in a
range of about 30 cm on both the
left and right sides from the center of
the rear bumper.
The hands-free sensor may not
operate normally under the following
conditions.
Opening/closing
Liftgate
*Some models.4-23
CX-90_8KG7-EA-22L_Edition1_new 2022-11-17 16:05:04

Your foot remains placed within
the detection area.
You move your foot left and right
within the detection area.
The kicking motion is too fast or
too slow.
Your foot contacts the rear bumper
when doing the kicking motion.
You are wearing shoes such as
rubber boots which do not
conduct electricity well.
There is equipment emitting strong
radio waves near the vehicle.
The detection area of the
hands-free sensor is dirty.
When the detection area of the
hands-free sensor is dirty, wipe it off
with a clean cloth. Before cleaning
the sensor, place the key outside of
its operation range or turn off the
hands-free function using Mazda
Connect.
If the operation using the hands-free
sensor is not possible even though
the operation conditions are met,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Hands-free function ON/OFF
switching
The hands-free function can be
switched on/off.
Refer to Mazda Connect Owner's
Manual or consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
To prevent an unintended operation,
turn off the function.
Stopping the liftgate
If any of the following operations is
done, the automatic opening and
closing of the liftgate stops.
The liftgate open/close switch on the
key is pressed.
The power liftgate switch is pressed.The electric liftgate opener is
pressed.
The power liftgate close switch is
pressed.
The door-lock switch on the liftgate
is pressed.
The kicking motion is done.
NOTE
The liftgate cannot be stopped when it
is half open or lower. It moves in the
close direction by the load weight of
the liftgate itself.
The automatic opening/closing of the
liftgate can be stopped using the
kicking motion even if you do not have
the key.
Moving the liftgate again
If any of the following operations is
done, the liftgate moves in the
direction opposite to the direction it
was moving before it stopped.
The liftgate open/close switch on the
key is pressed for 1 second or longer.
The power liftgate switch is pressed
for about 1 second or longer.
The electric liftgate opener is
pressed.
The power liftgate close switch is
pressed.
When the door-lock switch on the
liftgate is pressed, the liftgate
automatically fully closes.
Opening/closing
Liftgate
4-24
CX-90_8KG7-EA-22L_Edition1_new 2022-11-17 16:05:04

Convenient Ways to Usethe Power Windows
Operation Function After Vehicle
power is Switched OFF
All the windows can be opened and
closed for approximately 40 seconds
after the vehicle power is switched to
ACC or OFF with all doors closed. If
any door is opened, the power
window will stop operating.
Remote Power Window Operation
All power windows can be opened
from outside the vehicle after the
doors are closed.
The power windows can be operated
remotely when the power window lock
button on the driver's door is in the
lock or unlocked position.
Remote power window operation is
activated under the following
conditions.
All the doors and liftgate are closed.The vehicle power is switched OFF.
NOTE
The power windows cannot be
opened from the outside of the vehicle
if the power window initialization has
not been completed.
Opening
The windows can be opened for
ventilating the cabin before getting in
the vehicle.
Press the unlock button on the key
quickly and briefly 3 times and then
immediately afterwards, press and
hold the unlock button to open the
windows.
To stop the windows from opening ,
release the button. If the operation is
performed from the beginning again,
the windows open.
Opening/closing
Windows
4-30
CX-90_8KG7-EA-22L_Edition1_new 2022-11-17 16:05:04

Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system allows the
hybrid system to start only with a key
the system recognizes.
NOTE
The keys carry a unique electronic
code. For this reason, and to assure
your safety, obtaining a replacement
key requires security validation, this
will add some delays in supplying a
replacement key. They are only
available through an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Always keep a spare key in case one
is lost. If a key is lost, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealeras soon as
possible.
If you lose a key, an Authorized
Mazda Dealer will reset the
electronic codes of your remaining
keys and immobilizer system. Bring
all the remaining keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealerto reset.
Warnings and Cautions
for Using the Immobilizer System
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.
 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, under direct sunlight.
 If the hybrid system does not start
with the correct key, and the security
indicator light keeps illuminating or
flashing , the system may have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Opening/closing
Security System
4-38
CX-90_8KG7-EA-22L_Edition1_new 2022-11-17 16:05:04

How to Use the
Immobilizer System
NOTE
The hybrid system may not start and
security indicator light may illuminate
or flash if the key is placed in an area
where it is difficult for the system to
detect the signal, such as on the
dashboard or in the glove
compartment. Move the key to a
location within the signal range,
switch the vehicle power off, and
then restart the hybrid system.
Signals from a TV or radio station, or
from a transceiver or mobile
telephone could interfere with your
immobilizer system. If you are using
the proper key and the hybrid system
fails to start, check the security
indicator light.
Arming
The system is armed when the vehicle
power is switched from ON to off.
The security indicator light
in the
instrument cluster flashes every 2
seconds until the system is disarmed.
Disarming
The system is disarmed when the
vehicle power is switched ON with the
correct programmed key. The security
indicator light
illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then turns off.
If the hybrid system does not start with
the correct key, and the security
indicator light remains illuminated or
flashing , try the following:
Make sure the key is within the
operat ional range for signal
transmission. Switch the vehicle power
off, and then restart the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start after
3 or more tries, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Opening/closing
Security System
4-39
CX-90_8KG7-EA-22L_Edition1_new 2022-11-17 16:05:04

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.
How to Use the
Theft-Deterrent System
How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the
panorama sunroof/moonroof*
securely.
2. Switch the vehicle power 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 4-5.
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 vehicle power ON.
To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
Opening/closing
Security System
4-40*Some models.
CX-90_8KG7-EA-22L_Edition1_new 2022-11-17 16:05:04

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.
Operation
Horn 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 vehicle power ON
without using the power switch.
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
The liftgate does not open while the
theft-deterrent system is operating.
If the lead-acid battery goes dead
while the theft-deterrent system is
armed, the horn will activate and the
hazard warning lights will flash when
the lead-acid battery is charged or
replaced.
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 hybrid system with the
power switch.
(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.
To Turn 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 hybrid system with the
power switch.
(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.
Opening/closing
Security System
4-41
CX-90_8KG7-EA-22L_Edition1_new 2022-11-17 16:05:04

Powe r Sw i tc h
Press the power switch to start/stop
the hybrid system or to switch the
vehicle power position (OFF/ACC/
ON).
Vehicle power position
OFF
All electrical accessories cannot be
used.
ACC
Some electrical accessories such as
audio can be used.
ON
All electrical accessories can be used.
Warning and Cautions forUsing the Power Switch
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat,
always switch the vehicle power off,
set the parking brake, and make sure
the selector lever is in the P position.
Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the vehicle power off, setting
the parking brake, and shifting the
selector lever to the P position is
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could
result in an accident. In addition, if
your intention is to leave the vehicle for
even a short period, it is important to
switch the vehicle power position to
OFF, as leaving it in another position
will disable some of the vehicle's
security systems and run the lead-acid
battery down.
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.
Other than for an emergency
situation, do not attempt to stop the
hybrid system while driving the
vehicle.
If the hybrid system is stopped while
driving the vehicle, loss of brake power
and power steering functions could
occur, making it difficult to control the
vehicle which could result in an
accident.
Driving
Po we r Sw i tc h
5-13
CX-90_8KG7-EA-22L_Edition1_new 2022-11-17 16:05:04

CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red) is
displayed, or the power switch
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate a problem with the
hybrid starting system. This may
prevent the hybrid system from
starting or from switching the vehicle
power position to ACC or ON. Have
your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
Refer to KEY Warning Light (Red) on
page 8-48.
 Before leaving the vehicle, make sure
that the vehicle power is switched
OFF.
How to Use the Power
Switch
The power switch starts/stops the
hybrid system and switches the vehicle
power position depending on the
vehicle status and the driver's
operation.
Starting the Hybrid system
1. Make sure that the parking brake isapplied.
2. Make sure that the selector lever is in the P position.
3. Depress the brake pedal. The power switch indicator light
(green) and the KEY indicator light
(green)
in the instrument
cluster turn on.
4.
The hybrid system starts and the
KEY indicator light (green)
in
the instrument cluster turns off.
The READY indicator light
in the instrument cluster turns on.
NOTE
Do not use high engine speeds until
reaching the operating temperature.
Driving
Power Switch
5-14
CX-90_8KG7-EA-22L_Edition1_new 2022-11-17 16:05:04