Mazda CX-9 Owners Manual: Keys

Keys

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 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.

CAUTION

• Because the key (transmitter) uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function correctly under the following conditions:
  • The key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones.
  • The key contacts or is covered by a metal object.
  • The key is near electronic devices such as personal computers.
  • Non-Mazda genuine electronic equipment is installed in the vehicle.
  • There is equipment which discharges radio waves near the vehicle.
• The key (transmitter) may consume battery power excessively if it receives high-intensity radio waves. Do not place the key near electronic devices such as televisions or personal computers.
• To avoid damage to the key (transmitter), DO NOT:
  • Drop the key.
  • Get the key wet.
  • Disassemble the key.
  • Expose the key to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard or hood, under direct sunlight.
  • Expose the key to any kind of magnetic field.
  • Place heavy objects on the key.
  • Put the key in an ultrasonic cleaner.
  • Put any magnetized objects close to the 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 (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.

To use the auxiliary key, pull out the auxiliary key from the transmitter while pressing the knob.

Keyless Entry System

This system uses the key buttons to remotely lock and unlock the doors and the liftgate, and opens/closes 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 or help.

Operating the theft-deterrent system is also possible on theft-deterrent system-equipped vehicles.

System malfunctions or warnings are indicated by the following warning lights or beeps.

For vehicles with the type A/type B instrument cluster, check the displayed message for more information and, if necessary, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer, according to the indication.

• KEY Warning Light (Red)
• Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
  Warning Beep
• Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
  Beep

If you have a problem with the key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If your key is lost or stolen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible for a replacement and to make the lost or stolen 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.

NOTE

• The keyless entry system operation may vary due to local conditions.
• The keyless entry system is fully operational (door/liftgate lock/unlock) when the ignition is switched off. The system does not operate if the ignition is switched to any position other than off.
• If the key does not operate when pressing a button or the operational range becomes too small, the battery may be weak. To install a new battery, refer to Key Battery Replacement.
• Battery life is about 1 year. Replace the battery with a new one if the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in the instrument cluster (for vehicles with a type A/type B instrument cluster, messages are displayed in the instrument cluster). Replacing the battery about once a year is recommended because the KEY warning light/indicator light may not illuminate or flash depending on the rate of battery depletion.

• Additional keys can be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6 keys can be used with the keyless functions per vehicle. Bring all keys to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when additional keys are required.

Transmitter

NOTE

• The headlights turn on/off by operating the transmitter
• (With theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights flash when the theft-deterrent system is armed or turned off.
• (With the advanced keyless function) A beep sound can be heard for confirmation when the doors and the 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.

Use the following procedure to change the setting.

The beep sound activates at the currently set volume. 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:

• Switching the ignition to ACC or ON.
• Closing the driver's door.
• Opening the liftgate.
• Not operating the key for ten seconds.
• Pressing any button except the LOCK button on the key.
• Pressing a request switch.

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.

NOTE

• The 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.

• Confirm that all doors and the liftgate are locked visually or audibly by use of the double click.
• Make sure all doors and the liftgate are locked after pressing the button.
• (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 three seconds and two more beep sounds will be heard.

NOTE

• The system can be set to unlock all doors by performing a single operation.

  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 UNLOCK button on the key for 5 seconds or longer (the sound of the doors locking/unlocking can be heard).

  After this, the system switches the setting each time the UNLOCK button is pressed (the sound of the doors locking/unlocking can be heard).

  4. The setting change is completed by doing any one of the following:

  • Switching the ignition to ACC or ON.
  • Closing the driver's door.
  • Opening the liftgate.
  • Not operating the key for ten seconds.
  • Pressing any button except the UNLOCK button on the key.
  • Pressing a request switch.
• (Auto re-lock function) After unlocking with the key, 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.

  • A door or the liftgate is opened.
  • The ignition is switched to any position other than off.
• (With theft-deterrent system) When the doors are unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the key while the theft-deterrent system is turned off, the hazard warning lights will flash twice to indicate that the system is turned off.

Power liftgate button

To open/close the liftgate, press the power liftgate button for one second or more with the liftgate in the fully closed/open position.

The hazard warning lights flash twice and the liftgate opens/closes after the beep sounds.

Panic button

If you witness from a distance someone attempting to break into or damage your vehicle, press and hold the panic button to activate the vehicle's alarm. Call emergency services if necessary.

NOTE The panic button will work whether any door or the liftgate 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:

• The horn sounds intermittently.
• The hazard warning lights flash.

(Turning off the alarm) The alarm stops by pressing any button on the key.

Operational 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

• Starting 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 ignition is switched to off.

• The 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

Without the advanced keyless function

NOTE The engine may not start if the key is placed in the following areas:

• Around the dashboard
• In the storage compartments such as the glove compartment or the center console

Key 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.

To restore the functions, press the unlock button on the functions-suspended key in the vehicle.