ignition MAZDA MODEL SPEED 6 2006 User Guide

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NOTE
lThe trunk 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
lOn the rear parcel shelf
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 the
advanced key is not in the vehicle,
the vehicle will not restart after it is
shut off and the ignition switch is
turned to the lock position.
lIf the advanced key is detected
within operational range, the
operation indicator light flashes
momentarily.
qLocking, Unlocking with Request
Switch
All doors and the trunk lid can be locked/
unlocked by pressing the request switch
on the front doors or the trunk lid while
the advanced key is being carried.
Front doors
Request switch
Trunk lid
Request switch
To lock
To lock the doors and the trunk lid, press
the request switch. A beep sound will be
heard once and the hazard warning lights
will flash once.
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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 trunk lid,
press the request switch again within 5
seconds and two more beep sounds will
be heard.
Front passenger door/trunk lid request
switch
To unlock the doors and the trunk lid,
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 trunk lid
can also set so that it cannot be
unlocked with the valet key, refer to
Trunk Security (page 3-31).
lThe request switch on the driver's
door can be used to close the power
windows, refer to Opening/Closing
Power Windows from Outside (page
3-39).
lConfirm that all doors and the trunk
lid are securely locked.
lAll doors and the trunk lid cannot be
locked when any door or the trunk
lid is open.
lA beep sound is heard for
confirmation when the doors and the
trunk lid are locked/unlocked using
the request switch. If your prefer, the
beep sound can be turned off (page
3-18).
NOTE
lThe setting can be changed so that
the doors and the trunk lid are locked
automatically without pressing the
request switch.
(Auto-lock function)
A beep sound is heard when all
doors and the trunk lid are closed
while the advanced key is being
carried. All doors and the trunk lid
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
trunk lid are locked automatically
after about 30 seconds.)
If you are out of the operational
range before the doors and the trunk
lid are completely closed, the auto-
lock function will not work. Always
make sure that all doors and the
trunk lid are locked before leaving
the vehicle (page 3-18).
The auto-lock function does not
close the power windows.
lAfter unlocking doors and the trunk
lid by pressing the request switch, all
doors and the trunk lid will
automatically lock and the hazard
warning light will flash if any of the
following operations are not
performed within about 30 seconds.
lA door or the trunk lid is opened.lThe auxiliary key is inserted into
the ignition switch.
lThe start knob is pushed.
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qStarting the Engine
Ignition Switch Positions
Without a traditional key, some of the
ignition switch functions are different.
Start knob
LOCK(Released)
The steering wheel locks to help protect
against theft.
LOCK(Depressed)
The ignition switch can be turned to the
ACC position when the KEY indicator
light (green) illuminates in the instrument
cluster.
WARNING
Not Setting the Parking Brake:
Leaving the driver's seat without
setting the parking brake is
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur if the parking
brake is not set. This could cause an
accident. Before leaving the driver's
seat, always set the parking brake and
make sure the shift lever is in 1 or R.
NOTE
If turning the ignition switch is difficult,
jiggle the steering wheel from side to
side.
ACC(Accessory)
The steering wheel unlocks and some
electrical accessories will operate.
NOTE
The Advanced Keyless Entry System
does not function in the ACC position,
and the doors will not lock/unlock even
if they have been locked manually or
the advanced key is carried away from
the vehicle.
ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The warning lights
(except brakes) should be inspected
before the engine is started (page 5-24).
NOTE
When the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position, the sound of the fuel
pump motor operating near the fuel
tank can be heard. This does not
indicate an abnormality.
START
The engine is started in this position. It
will crank until you release the start knob;
then it returns to the ON position. The
brake warning light can be checked after
the engine is started (page 5-24).
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Starting the Engine
NOTE
lEngine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field strength of
radio noise.
lThe advanced key must be carried
because the advanced key carries an
immobilizer chip that must
communicate with the engine
controls at short range.
lWhen starting the engine, be sure the
start knob is securely attached before
trying to operate it. If the knob
becomes detached from the ignition
switch, re-attach it by pushing it on
to the ignition switch.
1. Make sure the advanced key is beingcarried.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Depress the brake pedal. 5. Depress the clutch pedal all the way
and shift into neutral.
Keep the clutch pedal depressed while
cranking the engine.
NOTE
The starter will not operate if the clutch
pedal is notdepressed all the way.
6. Push the start knob slowly all the way in.
7. Verify that the KEY indicator light
(green) illuminates in the instrument
cluster. The KEY warning light (red)
means you cannot continue to start the
engine (page 3-19).
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NOTE
In the following cases, the KEY
warning light (red) illuminates and the
engine will not start.
lThe advanced key battery is dead.
lThe advanced key is out of
operational range.
lThe advanced key is placed in areas
where it is difficult for the system to
detect the signal (page 3-7).
lA key from another manufacturer
similar to the advanced key is in the
operational range.
8. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position while pushing the start knob
in.
9. Turn the ignition switch from the ACCposition to the START position and
hold (up to 10 seconds at a time) until
the engine starts.
CAUTION
Don't try the starter for more than 10
seconds at a time. If the engine stalls or
fails to start, wait 10 seconds before
trying again. Otherwise, you may
damage the starter and drain the battery.
10. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds.
NOTE
lIn extremely cold weather, below
_18° C (0° F), or after the vehicle
has not been driven in several days,
let the engine warm up without
operating the accelerator.
lWhether the engine is cold or warm,
it should be started without use of
the accelerator.
Turning off the engine
1. Turn the ignition switch from the ON position to the ACC position.
NOTE
When the engine is turned off and the
ignition switch it turned from the ACC
position to the LOCK position, the
KEY indicator light (green) flashes in
the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds if the battery power of the
advanced key is low. Replace the
battery with a new one.
Refer to Battery Replacement (page
3-6).
2. Push in the start knob from the ACC position and turn it to the LOCK
position.
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CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position.
NOTE
lWhen turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, the ignition
switch has to be pushed in from the
ACC position and turned. Without
being pushed in, the ignition switch
stops at the ACC position and the
vehicle battery may be discharged if
the ignition switch is left in the ACC
position. When leaving the vehicle,
make sure the ignition switch is
turned to the LOCK position.
lIf the vehicle is left with the ignition
switch not in the LOCK position, a
beep sound is heard and the indicator
light flashes to notify the driver.
Refer to Warning Beep (page 3-16).
Operation Using Advanced
Key Functions
qKeyless Entry System
This system remotely locks and unlocks
the doors and the trunk lid, and opens the
power windows.
It can also help you signal for attention.
Press the button 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 ignition switch is not in the
LOCK position or the start knob is
pushed in.
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 trunk lid cannot be
locked by pressing the lock button
while any door or the trunk lid 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).
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Warning and Beep Sounds
qSystem Malfunction Warning Beep
If any malfunction occurs in the advanced
keyless function, the KEY warning light
(red) in the instrument cluster illuminates
continuously and beep sounds will be
heard.
CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red) remains
illuminated, do not continue to drive the
vehicle with the advanced keyless
function. Park the vehicle in a safe
place and use the auxiliary key to
continue driving the vehicle. Have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Ignition Switch (page 5-2).
qStart Knob Not in LOCK
Warning Beep
If the start knob is in the ACC position
and the driver's door is opened, a
continuous beep sound will be heard to
notify the driver that the start knob has not
been returned to the LOCK position. In
this case, the keyless entry system does
not operate.
qAdvanced Key Removed from
Vehicle Warning Beep
Under the following conditions, a beep
will be heard 3 times and the KEY
warning light (red) will flash continuously
when the start knob has not been returned
to the LOCK position to notify the driver
that the advanced key has been removed.
The KEY warning light (red) will stop
flashing when the advanced key is back
inside the vehicle:
lThe start knob has not been returned to
the LOCK position, the driver's door is
open, and the advanced key is removed
from the vehicle.
However the beep will be heard
continuously when the start knob is in
the ACC position and the door is open
due to the activation of the warning
beep indicating that the start knob is
not in the LOCK position.
lThe start knob has not been returned to
the LOCK position and all the doors
are closed after removing the advanced
key from the vehicle.
NOTE
Because the advanced key utilizes low-
intensity radio waves, the Advanced
Key Removed From Vehicle Warning
may activate if the advanced key is
carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area.
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qRequest Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep
Under the following conditions, if the
request switch for a front door or the trunk
lid is pressed while the advanced key is
being carried, a beep will be heard 3 times
to indicate that the front doors and the
trunk lid cannot be locked.
lThere is a separate advanced key in the
vehicle.
lA door or the trunk lid is open (door
ajar included).
lThe start knob has not been returned to
the LOCK position.
lThe auxiliary key is inserted into the
ignition switch.
qAdvanced Key Battery Dead
Warning
When the start knob is returned to the
ACC or LOCK position from the ON
position, the KEY indicator light (green)
flashes for approximately 30 seconds
indicating that the remaining battery
power is low. Replace with a new battery
before the advanced key becomes
unusable.
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance
(page 3-5).
NOTE
The advanced key can be set so that the
KEY indicator light (green) does not
flash even if the battery power is low.
Refer to Setting Change (page 3-18).
qEngine Start Not Permitted Warning
Under the following conditions, the KEY
warning light (red) flashes to inform the
driver that the start knob will not rotate to
the ACC position even if it is pushed in
from the LOCK position.
lThe advanced key battery is dead.
lThe advanced key is not within
operational range.
lThe advanced key is placed in areas
where it is difficult for the system to
detect the signal (page 3-7).
lA key from another manufacturer
similar to the advanced key is in the
operational range.
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Keys
WARNING
Keys and Children:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
key is dangerous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or even
killed. These new kinds of keys are
fascinating to children. 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.
NOTE
lIf your vehicle is equipped with the
advanced key, refer to Advanced
Keys (page 3-2).
lRefer to Immobilizer System (page
3-50) for information regarding keys
and engine starting.
lRefer to Theft-Deterrent System
(page 3-53) for information
regarding keys and the prevention of
vehicle and vehicle contents theft.Your Mazda has two kinds of keys.
Valet key
Master key
(Retractable
type key)
Key code number plate
Here's what the keys are used for:
Lock Operates Master key Valet key
Ignition switch and
steering column lock Ye s Ye s
Driver's door Yes Yes Glove box Yes No
Trunk lid Yes No
If you must leave your vehicle with
another person, such as a parking
attendant, protect items by locking the
glove box and trunk lid with the master
key. Keep that key and give the other
person only the valet 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
Write 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.
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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 trunk lid cannot be
locked by pressing the lock button
while any other door or the trunk lid
is open. Also, 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 3-23).
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
Lock button
Unlock button
Panic button
Operation
indicator light
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
Power Windows from Outside (page
3-39).
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