MAZDA MODEL 6 2007 (in English) Manual Online

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To retract the key, rotate it into the holder
while pressing the release button.Keyless Entry System
This system remotely locks and unlocks
the doors and the hatch/liftgate, and opens
the trunk lid, and opens the power
windows.
It can also help you signal for attention.
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the transmitter, do
not:
lDrop the transmitter.
lGet the transmitter wet.
lExpose the transmitter to any kind of
magnetic field.
lExpose the transmitter to high
temperatures on places such as the
dashboard or hood, under direct
sunlight.
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NOTE
lThe 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.
lThe system doesn't operate when the
key is in the ignition switch.
lDoors and the hatch/liftgate can be
locked by pressing the lock button
while any other door or the hatch/
liftgate/trunk lid is open. However,
the hazard warning lights will not
flash.
lIf 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).
lAdditional 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
additional transmitters are required.
qTransmitter
Sedan
Lock button
Unlock button
Trunk buttonPanic button
Operation
indicator light
5-Door/Sport Wagon
Lock button
Unlock button
Panic button
Operation
indicator light
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NOTE
l(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.
l(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, but the lock button
cannot be used to close the power
windows. Refer to Opening/Closing the
Power Windows from Outside (page
3-28).
The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.
Lock button
To lock the doors and the hatch/liftgate,
press the lock button and the hazard
warning lights will flash once.
To confirm that all doors and the hatch/
liftgate have been locked, press the lock
button again within 5 seconds. If they are
closed and locked, the horn will sound.
NOTE
(Without theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights will flash
once to indicate that all doors and the
hatch/liftgate are locked.
(With theft-deterrent system)
lThe hazard warning lights will not
flash.
lThe hazard warning lights only flash
when the theft deterrent system is
armed or turned off, refer to the
theft-deterrent system (page 3-38).
NOTE
lAll doors and the hatch/liftgate
cannot be locked when the key is in
the ignition switch.
lConfirm that all doors and the hatch/
liftgate are locked visually or audibly
by use of the double click.
Unlock button
To unlock the driver's door, press the
unlock button and the hazard warning
lights will flash twice.
To unlock all doors and the hatch/liftgate,
press the unlock button again within 5
seconds.
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NOTE
(Without theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights will flash
twice to indicate that all doors and the
hatch/liftgate are unlocked.
(With theft-deterrent system)
lThe hazard warning lights will not
flash.
lThe hazard warning lights only flash
when the theft deterrent system is
armed or turned off, refer to the
theft-deterrent system (page 3-38).
NOTE
After unlocking with the transmitter, all
doors and the hatch/liftgate will
automatically lock if one of the doors or
the hatch/liftgate/trunk lid is not opened
within about 30 seconds.
Trunk button
To open the trunk, press and hold the
trunk button until the trunk lid opens.
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:
lThe horn sounds intermittently.
lThe hazard warning lights flash.
Turning off the alarm
Press any button on the transmitter.
qTransmitter Maintenance
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not flash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
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CAUTION
lInstall the battery with the positive
pole () facing down. Battery
leakage could occur if it is not
installed correctly.
lWhen 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 be damaged.
lThere is the danger of explosion if
the battery is not correctly replaced.
lReplace only with the same type
battery (CR1620 or equivalent).
lDispose of used batteries according
to the following instructions.
lInsulate the plus and minus
terminals of the battery using
cellophane or equivalent tape.
lNever disassemble.lNever throw the battery into fire
and/or water.
lNever deform or crush.
Replacing the transmitter battery
1. Unfold the key (page 3-2).2. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot
and push the tab to remove the key
from the transmitter.
Ta b
3. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot
and gently pry open the transmitter.
4. Press the portion of the battery
indicated by A and remove the battery.
A
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NOTE
If it is difficult to remove the battery by
pressing with a finger, use a small
screwdriver to press out the battery.
5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or
equivalent) with the positive pole (
)
facing down.
6. Align the front and back covers and
snap the transmitter shut.
7. Install the key to the transmitter.
qService
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.
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.
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Door Locks
WARNING
Always take all children and pets withyou or leave a responsible person withthem:
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 keys in your vehiclewith children and keep them in a placewhere your children will not find orplay with them:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
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.
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.
WARNING
Always close all the windows, lock thedoors and take the key with you whenleaving your vehicle unattended:
(Except sedan)
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.
(Sedan)
Leaving your vehicle unlocked is
dangerous as children could lock
themselves in a hot vehicle, or become
trapped by climbing into the trunk,
which could result in death. Also, a
vehicle left unlocked becomes an easy
target for thieves and intruders.
qLocking, Unlocking with Key
The driver's door can be locked/unlocked
with the key.
Turn the key toward the front to unlock,
toward the back to lock.
Lock Unlock
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qLocking, Unlocking with Transmitter
The doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-3).
qLocking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Knob
To lock any door from the inside, push the
door-lock knob.
To unlock, pull it out.
This does not operate the other door
locks.
Lock
Unlock
To lock any door with the door-lock knob
from the outside, push the door-lock knob
to the lock position and close the door.
This does not operate the other door
locks.
Door-lock knob
NOTE
lLockout prevention keeps you from
locking the driver's door with the key
in the ignition switch.
If you try to lock the driver's door
when the key is in the ignition switch
and any door is open, the door lock
immediately unlocks.
lWhen locking the doors this way, be
careful not to leave the key inside the
vehicle.
qPower Door Locks
Vehicle lock-out prevention
The vehicle lock-out prevention feature
prevents you from locking yourself out of
the vehicle. With the key in the ignition
switch, all doors and the hatch/liftgate will
automatically unlock if they are locked
using the power door locks with any door
open.
Locking, unlocking with key
All doors and the hatch/liftgate lock
automatically when the driver's door is
locked with the key. All doors and the
hatch/liftgate unlock when the driver's
door is unlocked and the key is held in the
unlock position for one second or longer.
Lock Unlock
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NOTE
Holding the key in the unlocked
position in the driver's door lock for
about a second unlocks all doors and
the hatch/liftgate. To unlock only the
driver's door, insert the 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.
Locking, unlocking with door-lockswitch
All doors and the hatch/liftgate lock
automatically when LOCK is pushed.
They all unlock when the unmarked part
of the door-lock switch is pushed.
LockUnlock
qRear Door Child Safety Locks
These locks are intended to help prevent
children from accidentally opening the
rear 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 pulling
the outside handle.
UnlockLock
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Hatch (5-Door)
WARNING
Never allow a person to ride in thehatch area:
Allowing a person to ride in the hatch
area is dangerous. The person in the
hatch area could be seriously injured
or killed during sudden braking or a
collision.
Keep the hatch closed when driving:
Exhaust gas entering the cabin of a
vehicle through an open hatch is
dangerous. This gas contains CO
(carbon monoxide), which is colorless,
odorless, and highly poisonous. If
inhaled, it can cause loss of
consciousness and death.
qLocking, Unlocking with Key
The hatch can be locked/unlocked by
inserting the key into the driver's door key
slot, refer to Power Door Locks (page
3-10).
qLocking, Unlocking with Transmitter
The hatch can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-3).
qLocking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Switch
The hatch can be locked/unlocked by
operating the door-lock switch, refer to
Power Door Locks (page 3-10).
qOpening and Closing the Hatch
To open the hatch, pull up on the handle.
NOTE
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is
a malfunction in the electrical system
and the hatch cannot be unlocked,
perform the following manual
procedure as an emergency measure to
unlock it:
1. Remove the cap on the interior
surface of the hatch with a flathead
screwdriver.
Cap
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