keyless entry MAZDA MODEL 6 HATCHBACK 2004 Owners Manual (in English)

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3Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.
Doors and Locks ........................................................................... 3-2
Keys .......................................................................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System ............................................................... 3-3
Door Locks ............................................................................... 3-7
Hatch (Hatchback) .................................................................. 3-10
Liftgate (Wagon) ..................................................................... 3-12
Trunk Lid (Sedan) ................................................................... 3-18
Inside Trunk Release Slide Lever (Sedan) .............................. 3-21
Power Windows ...................................................................... 3-22
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-24
Hood ....................................................................................... 3-26
Moonroof
í............................................................................. 3-27
Security System ........................................................................... 3-29
Immobilizer System ................................................................ 3-29
Theft-Deterrent System
í........................................................ 3-32
Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-34
Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-34
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-34
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Keyless Entry System
This system locks and unlocks the doors
and the hatch/liftgate, and opens the
trunk.
It can also help you signal for attention in
an emergency.
Press the button slowly and accurately.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the transmitter, do
not:
lDrop it.
lGet it wet.
lDisassemble it.
lExpose it to heat or sunlight.
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 because of local
conditions.
lThe system doesn't operate when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
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 3-5).
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
the electronic codes need to be reset.
qTransmitter
Sedan
Unlock button Lock button
Panic button
Trunk button
Hatchback/Wagon
Panic button Lock button
Unlock button
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Replacing the transmitter battery
1. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot
and gently pry open the transmitter.
Back cover Slot
2. Press the portion of the battery
indicated by A and remove the battery.
A
3. Install a new battery (CR2025 or
equivalent) into the front portion of the
holder with the positive pole (
) facing
up. Press on the B portion of the
battery to set the battery.
Front of
holder Front
coverBack cover
B
4. Align the front and back covers and
snap the transmitter shut.
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
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
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
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 and
keep them in a place where your
children will not find or play with
them.
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 and the trunk lid/liftgate/
hatch when leaving your vehicle
unattended. This discourages intruders
and thieves.
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
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).
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Hatch (Hatchback)
WARNING
Open Hatch and Exhaust Gas:
Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle
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. Because
exhaust gas can get into the cabin
through an open hatch, keep the hatch
closed when driving.
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
3-8).
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 3-8).
qOpening and Closing the Hatch
To open the hatch, pull up on the handle.
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This cover can be removed for more
room. To do this, just unfasten the straps;
then lift and pull it out.Liftgate (Wagon)
WARNING
Open Liftgate and Exhaust Gas:
Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle
is dangerous. An open liftgate in a
moving vehicle will cause exhaust gas
to be drawn into the cabin. This gas
contains CO (carbon monoxide),
which is colorless, odorless, and
highly poisonous, and it can cause
loss of consciousness and death.
Moreover, an open liftgate could cause
occupants to fall out in an accident.
Do not drive with the liftgate open.
qLocking, Unlocking with Key
The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by
inserting the key into the driver's door key
slot, refer to Power Door Locks (page
3-8).
qLocking, Unlocking with
Transmitter
The liftgate 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 liftgate can be locked/unlocked by
operating the door-lock switch, refer to
Power Door Locks (page 3-8).
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qOpening and Closing the Trunk
WARNING
Open Trunk Lid and Children:
Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving
children in the vehicle with the keys is
dangerous. Children could open the
trunk lid and climb inside resulting in
possible injury or death from heat
exposure. Close the trunk lid, lock the
rear seatbacks and do not allow
children to play inside the vehicle.
Unattended Children and Pets:
Leaving children or animals
unattended in a parked vehicle is
dangerous. Babies left sleeping and
kids who lock themselves in cars or
trunks can die very quickly from heat
prostration. Don't leave your children
or pets alone in a car at any time.
Don't leave the car, the rear folding
seats or the trunk unlocked. Always
keep the car from being a tempting
place to play by locking rear seats,
doors and the trunk, and keeping the
keys where children won't play with
them.
CAUTION
For vehicles equipped with a rear
spoiler, do not lift the trunk lid by the
spoiler. Lifting up the trunk lid by the
rear spoiler could cause damage to the
rear spoiler and the trunk lid.
Opening the trunk lid with the key
Insert the master key into the slot and turn
it clockwise.
The valet key will not operate this lock
(page 3-2).
Open
Opening the trunk lid with thetransmitter
The trunk lid can be opened by operating
the keyless entry system transmitter, refer
to Keyless Entry System (page 3-3).
Opening the trunk lid with the remoterelease button
Push the release button.
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Theft-Deterrent Systemí
The optional theft-deterrent system is
designed to prevent your vehicle or its
contents from being stolen when all the
doors, hood, and trunk lid/liftgate/hatch
are locked.
If forcible entry is attempted, the system
sounds the horn and flashes the hazard
warning lights.
NOTE
lThe theft-deterrent system operates
with the key or the keyless entry
system transmitter.
lThe system will not function unless
it is properly armed. To properly
secure the vehicle, always make sure
all the windows are completely
closed and all doors are locked
before leaving the vehicle.
Remember to take your key and
transmitter.
qOperation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about 3
minutes when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
lForcing open a door, the hood or the
trunk lid/liftgate/hatch.
lOpening a door, the hood or the trunk
lid by operating an inside door-lock
knob, the hood release handle or the
trunk lid release button.If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activate until a door is
unlocked or the trunk lid is opened with
the key or with the transmitter.
qHow to Arm the System
1. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
2. Close the hood. Then close and lock all
doors and the trunk lid/liftgate/hatch
from the outside using the key or press
the LOCK button on your keyless entry
system transmitter. The hazard warning
lights will flash once to indicate that
the system is armed.
The following method will also arm the
theft-deterrent system:
Close the hood and the trunk lid/
liftgate/hatch . Press the area on the
door-lock switch marked“LOCK”
once. Close all doors.
NOTE
Locking the doors with the inside door-
lock knob will not arm the system.
qTo Turn off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off by any
one of the following methods:
lUnlock a door with the key.
lPress the UNLOCK button on the
keyless entry system transmitter.
lInsert the key into the ignition switch
and turn it to the ON position.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice
to indicate that the system is turned off.
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NOTE
The trunk lid can be opened with the
key or the transmitter even when the
system is armed. The alarm will not
come on and the system will remain
armed.
qTo Stop an Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off by
any one of the following methods:
lUnlock a door with the key.
lOpen the trunk lid with the key.
lPress the UNLOCK button orbutton on the keyless entry system
transmitter.
NOTE
If you have any problem with the theft-
deterrent system, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
qTheft-Deterrent Labels
Labels indicating that your vehicle is
equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System
are in the glove box.Mazda recommends that you affix them to
the lower rear corner of the front door
windows.
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Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-38
Flashing ...................................... 5-38
High-low beam .......................... 5-38
On reminder ............................... 5-38
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-44
Hood Release .................................... 3-26
Horn .................................................. 5-43
I
Ignition
Keys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-43
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-29
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-28
Cruise Main ................................ 5-36
Cruise set .................................... 5-36
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-34
Security ...................................... 5-34
Shift position .............................. 5-35
TCS ............................................ 5-35
TCS OFF .................................... 5-35
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-36
Information Display .......................... 6-46
Ambient temperature display ..... 6-47
Audio display ............................. 6-48
Climate control display .............. 6-48
Clock .......................................... 6-47
Display dimmer cancel
function ...................................... 6-48
Information display functions .... 6-46
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-23
Instrument Cluster Dimmer Select
Button ............................................... 5-26
Interior Care ...................................... 8-48
I
Interior Lights ................................... 6-43
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-17
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-39
Trunk Release lever ........................... 3-21
Liftgate .............................................. 3-12
Luggage compartment cover ...... 3-14
Luggage compartment net .......... 3-15
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-31
Specifications ............................. 10-5
Lighter ............................................... 6-48
Lighting Control ............................... 5-38
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-3
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-45
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Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance precautions ... 8-8
Owner maintenance schedule ....... 8-7
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 5-8
Recommendations for shifting ..... 5-9
Map Lights ........................................ 6-44
11-4
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