keyless MAZDA MODEL CX-5 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys .......................................................... 3-2
Keys .................................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Advanced Keyless Entry System ............ 3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry System ........ 3-9
Operational Range ............................ 3-10
Doors and Locks .................................... 3-11
Door Locks ....................................... 3-11
Liftgate .............................................. 3-19
Fuel and Emission ................................. 3-21
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ........................................ 3-21
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ..................... 3-24
Steering Wheel ....................................... 3-26
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-26
Mirrors ................................................... 3-27
Mirrors .............................................. 3-27
Windows ................................................. 3-30
Power Windows ................................ 3-30
Moonroof
í....................................... 3-33
Security System ..................................... 3-35
Modification and Add-On
Equipment ......................................... 3-35
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-35
Theft-Deterrent System
í.................. 3-37Driving Tips ........................................... 3-39
Break-In Period ................................. 3-39
Money-Saving Suggestions .............. 3-39
Hazardous Driving ............................ 3-40
Floor Mat .......................................... 3-40
Rocking the Vehicle .......................... 3-41
Winter Driving .................................. 3-41
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 3-43
Overloading ...................................... 3-43
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 3-44
Towing .................................................... 3-45
Trailer Towing (U.S.A. and
Canada) ............................................. 3-45
3-1íSome models.
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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 (auxiliary key).
Also write down the code number and
keep it in a separate safe and convenient
place, but not in the vehicle.
If your key (auxiliary key) is lost, consult
your Authorized Mazda Dealer and have
your code number ready.
NOTE
The driver must carry the key to ensure the
system functions properly.
Operation indicator light Auxiliary key
Key code number plate
Transmitter
Pull out the auxiliary key from the key.
Keyless Entry System
This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors and
the liftgate.
The system can start the engine without
having to take the key out of your purse
or pocket.
It can also help you signal for attention.
Operating the theft-deterrent system is
also possible on theft-deterrent system-
equipped vehicles.
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.
System malfunctions or operations are
indicated by the following warnings.
lKEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY
Indicator (Green)
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-15.
lIgnition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-33.
lKey Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-33.
If you have a problem with the key
(transmitter), consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
If your key (transmitter) is lost or stolen,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible for a replacement and to
make the lost or stolen key (transmitter)
inoperative.
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Keys
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CAUTION
Radio equipment like this is governed
by laws.
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE
lThe keyless entry system operation may
vary due to local conditions.
lThe keyless entry system is fully operational
(door/liftgate lock/unlock) when the push
button start is switched off. The system does
not operate if the push button start is
switched to any position other than off.
lIf the key (transmitter) does not operate
when pressing a button or the operational
range becomes too small, the battery may
be dead. To install a new battery, refer to
Replace Electrical Battery(page 6-33).
lAdditional key (transmitter) can be
obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Up to 6 keys can be used with the keyless
functions per vehicle. Bring all key
(transmitter) to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer when additional key (transmitter)
are required.
qTransmitter
NOTEl(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights flash when the
theft-deterrent system is armed or turned
off.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-37.
l(With the advanced keyless function)
A beep sound can be heard for confirmation
when the doors and liftgate are locked/
unlocked using the key. If you prefer, the
beep sound can be turned off.
The volume of the beep sound can also be
changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
Use the following procedure to change the
setting.
1 Switch the ignition off and close all of the
doors and the liftgate.
2 Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's
door, press and hold the LOCK button on
the key for 5 seconds or longer.
All of the doors and the liftgate lock and the
beep sound activates at the currently set
volume. (If the beep sound is currently set
to not activate, it will not activate.) The
setting changes each time the LOCK button
on the key is pressed and the beep sound
activates at the set volume. (If the beep
sound has been set to not activate, it will
not activate.)
4. The setting change is completed by doing
any one of the following:
lSwitch the ignition to ACC or ON.lClose the driver's door.lOpen the liftgate.lThe key is not operated for 10 seconds.lThe key UNLOCK button is pressed.lA request switch or the electric liftgate
opener is pressed.
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The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.
Lock button
To lock the doors and the liftgate, press
the lock button and the hazard warning
lights will flash once.
(With the advanced keyless function)
A beep sound will be heard once.
To confirm that all 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.
NOTElThe doors and the liftgate can be locked by
pressing the lock button while any other
door or the liftgate is open. The hazard
warning lights will not flash.
When the lock button is pressed while any
door is open and then the door is closed, all
the doors and the liftgate are locked.
lConfirm that all doors and the liftgate are
locked visually or audibly by use of the
double click.
lWhen any door is opened from the outside
while the key is inside the vehicle, the
closed doors are locked. All the doors are
automatically unlocked by closing the open
door and the beep sound is heard for about
10 seconds to notify the driver that the key
has been left in the vehicle.
lMake sure all doors and the liftgate are
locked after pressing the button.
l(With theft-deterrent system)
When the doors are locked by pressing the
lock button on the key while the theft-
deterrent system is armed, the hazard
warning lights will flash once to indicate
that the system is armed.
Unlock button
To unlock the driver's door, 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 all doors and the liftgate, press
the unlock button again within 3 seconds
and two more beep sounds will be heard.
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qOperational 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
lStarting 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 push button start is
switched to off.
lThe luggage compartment is out of the
assured operational range, however, if the
key (transmitter) is operable the engine will
start.
With the advanced keyless function
Interior antenna
Operational range
Without the advanced keyless function
Interior antenna
Operational range
NOTE
The engine may not start if the key is placed in
the following areas:
lAround the dashboardlIn the storage compartments such as the
glove box
lOn the rear parcel shelflIn the luggage compartment
qKey Suspend Function
If a key is left in the vehicle, the functions
of the key left in the vehicle are
temporarily suspended to prevent theft of
the vehicle.
The following are inoperable:
lStarting the engine using the push
button start.
l(With the advanced keyless function)
Operating the request switches.
To restore these functions, perform any
one of the following:
lPress a button on the key which has
had its functions temporarily
suspended.
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Advanced Keyless Entry
System
WARNING
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.
The advanced keyless function allows you
to lock/unlock the doors/liftgate, or open
the liftgate while carrying the key without
using the key.
System malfunctions or operations are
indicated by the following warnings.
lRequest switch Inoperable Warning
Beep
Refer to Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function) on page 7-33.
lKey Left-in-luggage Compartment
Warning Beep
Refer to Key Left-in-luggage
Compartment Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function) on page
7-33.
lKey Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function) on page 7-34.NOTE
The advanced keyless entry system functions
can be deactivated to prevent any possible
adverse effect on a user wearing a pacemaker
or other medical device. If the system is
deactivated, you will be unable to start the
engine by carrying the key. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for details. If the
advanced keyless entry system has been
deactivated, you can start the engine by
following the procedure indicated when the key
battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead on page 4-6.
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Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
NOTE
When the battery power is low, or in places
where there are high-intensity radio waves or
noise, the operational range may become
narrower or the system may not operate.
qLocking, Unlocking the Doors
and the Liftgate
Exterior antenna
Locking
only
Operational range80cm (31in) 80cm (31in)
NOTE
The system may not operate if you are too
close to the windows, door handles, or liftgate.
qOpening the Liftgate
Exterior antenna
Operational range80cm (31in)
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qLocking, Unlocking with Key
All doors and the liftgate lock
automatically when the driver's door is
locked with the key.
All doors and the liftgate unlock when the
driver's door is unlocked and the key is
held in the unlock position for one second
or longer.
Turn the key toward the front to lock,
toward the back to unlock.
LockUnlock
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 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.
qLocking, Unlocking with Request
Switch (With the advanced
keyless function)
All doors and the liftgate can be locked/
unlocked by pressing the request switch
on the front doors while the key is being
carried.
The request switch on the liftgate can only
be used to lock all doors and the liftgate.Front doors
Request switch
Liftgate (Lock only)
Request switch
To lock
To lock the doors and the liftgate, press
the request switch and the hazard warning
lights will flash once.
A beep sound will be heard once.
To unlock
Driver's door request switch
To unlock the driver's door, press the
request switch. A beep sound will be
heard twice and the hazard warning lights
will flash twice.
To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press
the request switch again within 3 seconds
and two more beep sounds will be heard.
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lThe setting can be changed so that the
doors and the liftgate are locked
automatically without pressing the request
switch.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
(Auto-lock function)
Three seconds after the doors and the
liftgate are closed and the key is out of the
operational range, the doors and the
liftgate will lock automatically. Also, the
hazard warning lights flash once. (Even if
the driver is in the operational range, all
doors and the liftgate are locked
automatically after about 30 seconds.) If
you are out of the operational range before
the doors and the liftgate are completely
closed or another key is left in the vehicle,
the auto-lock function will not work.
Always make sure that all doors and the
liftgate are closed and locked before
leaving the vehicle. The auto-lock function
does not close the power windows.
l(Auto re-lock function)
After unlocking with the request switch, all
doors and the liftgate 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 will flash for
confirmation.
The time required for the doors to lock
automatically can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
lA door or the liftgate is opened.lThe ignition is switched to any position
other than off.
qLocking, Unlocking with Transmitter
All doors and 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
All doors and the liftgate lock
automatically when lock side is pressed.
They all unlock when unlock side is
pressed.
To lock all the doors/liftgate from an open
front door, press the lock side of the door
lock switch and then close the door.
Driver's door
Unlock
Lock
Front passenger's door
UnlockLock
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While the ignition is switched ON, the
liftgate can be opened only when the
vehicle is stopped with the parking brake
applied (manual transaxle), or with the
selector lever in the P position (automatic
transaxle).
NOTE
l(With the advanced keyless function)lA locked liftgate can also be opened
while the key is being carried.
lWhen using the advanced keyless
function to open the liftgate, it may
require a few seconds for the liftgate to
unlock after the electric liftgate opener
is pressed.
lThe liftgate can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key left in the
vehicle. However, to prevent leaving the
key in the vehicle, the liftgate can be
opened by pressing the electric liftgate
opener.
lWhen the liftgate is unlocked by pressing
the electric liftgate opener, the liftgate
raises slightly to allow it to be opened. If
the liftgate is not operated for a certain
period of time after the electric liftgate
opener has been pressed, the liftgate cannot
be raised any more from its slightly raised
position. Press the electric liftgate opener
again to fully open the liftgate. To close the
liftgate from its slightly raised position,
open it first by pressing the electric liftgate
opener, and waiting for 1 second or longer
then close it.
The door-ajar warning light will illuminate
if the liftgate is not fully closed.
lThe sound of the latch may be heard for a
few seconds after the electric liftgate
opener has been pressed, however, this does
not indicate a malfunction.
Closing the liftgate
To close, lower the liftgate slowly using
the liftgate grip recess, and then push the
liftgate closed using both hands.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate to
make sure it is secure.
Liftgate griprecess
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