window MAZDA MODEL CX-7 2010 (in English) User Guide

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3Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ................................ 3-2
Advanced Keysí...................................................................... 3-2
Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ......................... 3-7
Operation Using Advanced Key Functions ............................. 3-14
Advanced Key Suspend Function ........................................... 3-18
Warning and Beep Sounds ...................................................... 3-19
Setting Change (Function Customization) .............................. 3-21
When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated ............................ 3-22
Doors and Locks ......................................................................... 3-23
Keys (with Retractable Type Key) .......................................... 3-23
Keyless Entry System ............................................................. 3-24
Door Locks ............................................................................. 3-31
Liftgate .................................................................................... 3-36
Power Windows ...................................................................... 3-39
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-46
Hood ....................................................................................... 3-48
Moonroof
í............................................................................. 3-49
Security System ........................................................................... 3-52
Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) ............................. 3-52
Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) ........................ 3-56
Theft-Deterrent System
í........................................................ 3-60
Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-63
Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-63
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-63
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Advanced Keysí
The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enables the
following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7).
lLocking/unlocking the doors and the liftgate without operating the key.lStarting the engine without operating the key.
Additional functions are available using the buttons on the advanced key.
Refer to Operation Using Advanced Key Functions on page 3-14.
lThe following operations are possible using the transmitter of the keyless entry system
from a distance (Lock/Unlock/Panic button):
lLocking/unlocking the doors and the liftgate.lOpening the power windows and the moonroof.lTurning on the alarm.lLocking/unlocking the doors or starting the engine using the auxiliary key.
WARNING
Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where
your children will not find or play with them:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone
being badly injured or even killed. Children may find these new kinds of keys to be
an interesting toy to play with and could cause the power windows or other controls
to operate, or even make the vehicle move.
Radio waves from the advanced key may affect medical equipment such as
pacemakers:
Before using the advanced key near people who use medical equipment, ask the
medical equipment manufacturer or your physician if radio waves from the
advanced key will affect the equipment.
NOTE
lThe driver must carry the advanced key to ensure the system functions properly.lRefer to Immobilizer System (page 3-52) for information regarding keys and engine starting.l(With theft-deterrent system)
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-60) for information regarding keys and the prevention of
vehicle and vehicle contents theft.
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CAUTION
ØBe careful not to allow the rubber
ring shown in the figure to be
scratched or damaged.
ØIf the rubber ring detaches,
reattach it before inserting a new
battery.
Rubber ring
qService
If you have a problem with the advanced
keyless functions, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
If your advanced key is lost or stolen,
bring all remaining advanced keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen advanced key
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.
Operation Using Advanced
Keyless Functions
qOperational Range
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the advanced 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.
Locking, unlocking the doors and the
liftgate
The operational range for locking/
unlocking the doors is an area of up to 80
cm (31 in) from the center of the front
door handles.
The operational range for locking/
unlocking the liftgate is an area of up to
80 cm (31 in) from the center of the
liftgate.
Exterior transmitter
Operational range
NOTE
The system may not operate if you are too
close to the windows, door handles, or liftgate.
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Starting the engine
The operational range for starting the
engine includes nearly the entire cabin
area except for the luggage compartment.
Interior transmitter
Operational range
NOTElThe luggage compartment is out of the
operational range, however, starting the
engine may be possible.
lThe engine may not start if the advanced
key is placed in the following areas:
lAround the dashboardlIn the storage compartments such as the
glove box
lStarting the engine may be possible even if
the advanced 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 driven away
while the advanced key is not in the vehicle,
the vehicle will not restart after it is turned
off and the ignition switch is turned to the
Lock position.
lIf the advanced key is detected within
operational range, the operation indicator
light on the transmitter flashes
momentarily.
qLocking, Unlocking with Request
Switch
All doors and the liftgate can be locked/
unlocked by pressing the request switch
on the front doors or the liftgate while the
advanced key is being carried.
Front doors
Request switch
Liftgate
Request switch
To lock
To lock the doors and the liftgate, press
the request switch. A beep sound will be
heard once and the hazard warning lights
will flash once.
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NOTE
(Without theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the doors and the liftgate are
locked.
(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights only flash when the
theft deterrent system is armed.
The hazard warning lights do not flash if all
the doors and the liftgate are locked before the
theft-deterrent system is properly armed.
Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page
3-60.
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.
NOTE
(Without theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights will flash twice to
indicate that the doors and the liftgate are
unlocked.
(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights only flash when the
theft deterrent system is turned off.
The hazard warning lights do not flash unless
the theft deterrent system has been properly
turned off.
Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page
3-60.
Front passenger door/liftgate request
switch
To unlock the doors and the liftgate, press
the request switch. A beep sound will be
heard twice and the hazard warning lights
will flash twice.NOTE
lThe request switch on the driver's door can
be used to close the power windows and the
moonroof.
Refer to the following pages:
Opening/Closing the Power Windows (page
3-43)
Opening/Closing the Moonroof (page 3-50)
lConfirm that all doors and the liftgate are
securely locked.
lAll doors and the liftgate cannot be locked
when any door or the liftgate is open.
lA beep sound is heard for confirmation
when the doors and the liftgate are locked/
unlocked using the request switch. If you
prefer, the beep sound can be turned off
(page 3-21).
lThe setting can be changed so that the
doors and the liftgate are locked
automatically without pressing the request
switch (page 3-21).
(Auto-lock function)
A beep sound is heard when all doors and
the liftgate are closed while the advanced
key is being carried. All doors and the
liftgate are locked automatically after about
3 seconds when the advanced key is out of
the operational range. 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 advanced 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.
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Operation Using Advanced
Key Functions
qKeyless Entry System
This system uses the more traditional
keyless entry buttons to remotely lock and
unlock the doors and the liftgate, and
opens the power windows, and opens the
power windows and the moonroof.
It can also help you signal for attention.
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.
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 does not operate when the
auxiliary key is in the ignition switch.
lWith the start knob installed in the LOCK
position, the system is fully operational. If
the ignition switch is not in the LOCK
position or the start knob is pushed in, the
system does not operate.
lAll doors and the liftgate cannot be locked
by pressing the lock button while any door
or the liftgate is open. The hazard warning
lights will also not flash.
lIf the 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
Maintenance (page 3-5).
Transmitter
Lock button
Unlock buttonOperation indicator light
Panic button
NOTE
The unlock button can be used to open the
power windows and the moonroof, but the lock
button cannot be used to close the power
windows and the moonroof.
Refer to the following pages:
Opening/Closing the Power Windows (page
3-43)
Opening/Closing the Moonroof (page 3-50)
The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.
Lock button
To lock the doors and the liftgate, press
the lock button. A beep sound will be
heard once and the hazard warning lights
will flash 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.
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Setting Change (Function Customization)
The following function settings are possible. These settings can only be changed by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Setting Function At Initial SettingAfter Setting
Change
Advanced key battery
dead indicatorKEY indicator light (green) flashes to indicate
that the advanced key battery power is low.Activated Deactivated
Lock/unlock operation
confirmation beep
sound
*1
A beep sound is heard to confirm that all doors or
the liftgate have been locked/unlocked. Activated Deactivated
Autolock function
*2
When all doors and the liftgate are closed and the
advanced key is being carried and out of
operational range, all the doors and the liftgate
automatically lock after 3 seconds.
(Even if the driver is in the operational range, all
doors and the liftgate are locked automatically
after about 30 seconds.)Deactivated Activated
*1: When the autolock function is operating, the warning sound will be heard regardless of the setting.
*2: When the autolock function is enabled, windows will not automatically close. You must close them before
leaving vehicle.
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Keys (with Retractable
Type Key)
WARNING
Do not leave the key in your vehicle
with children and keep them in a place
where your children will not find or
play with them:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
key is dangerous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or even
killed. Children may find these new
kinds of keys to be an interesting toy
to play with and could cause the
power windows or other controls to
operate, or even make the vehicle
move.
NOTE
lRefer to Immobilizer System (page 3-56) for
information regarding keys and engine
starting.
l(With theft-deterrent system)
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-60)
for information regarding keys and the
prevention of vehicle and vehicle contents
theft.
The keys operate all locks.
Key code number plate
Retractable
type key
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.
NOTE
lWrite down the code number and keep it in
a separate, safe and convenient place, but
not in the vehicle.
If your key is lost, consult your Authorized
Mazda Dealer and have your code number
ready.
lSome types of key chains cannot be
attached to the retractable type key. In this
case, use the key ring provided with the
transmitter which has the key code number
plate attached.
Key ring
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Key extend/retract method (Retractable
type key)
To extend the key, press the release
button.
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 liftgate, and opens the
power windows and the moonroof.
It can also help you signal for attention.
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the transmitter,
do not:
ØDrop the transmitter.
ØGet the transmitter wet.
ØDisassemble the transmitter.
ØExpose the transmitter to any kind
of magnetic field.
ØExpose the transmitter to high
temperatures on places such as
the dashboard or hood, under
direct sunlight.
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NOTElThe 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 does not operate when the key is
in the ignition switch.
lDoors and the liftgate can be locked by
pressing the lock button while any other
door or the liftgate is open. However, the
hazard warning lights will not flash and the
horn will not sound.
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 3-29).
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
Lock button
Unlock button
Panic button
Operation
indicator light
NOTE
The unlock button can be used to open the
power windows and the moonroof, but the lock
button cannot be used to close the power
windows and the moonroof.
Refer to the following pages:
Opening/Closing the Power Windows (page
3-43)
Opening/Closing the Moonroof (page 3-50)
The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.
Lock button
To lock the doors and the liftgate, press
the lock button.
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.
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