Mazda 2009 Mazda6 Owner's Manual page 80

Knowing Your Mazda
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
(Auto re-lock function)
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After unlocking the doors using the sensor
on the inside of the door handle, all the
doors will automatically lock if any of the
following operations are not done within
about 30 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
10-8.
A door or the trunk lid is opened.
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The auxiliary key is inserted into the key
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slot.
The push button start is in any position
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except off position.
It may require a few seconds for the doors
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to unlock after touching the sensor area on
the inside of either front door handle.
qOpening the Trunk Lid with
Request Switch
The trunk lid can be opened by pressing
the request switch on the under side of the
trunk lid above the license plate while the
advanced key is being carried.
3-10
Request switch
NOTE
If the advanced key is left in the trunk, the
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trunk lid will close, however, the trunk lid
can be opened using the request switch and
the vehicle could be stolen.
While the ignition is switched ON, the trunk
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lid 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).
qStarting the Engine
Locking, unlocking the steering wheel
The steering wheel is locked if a door is
opened/closed/locked after the power is
turned off using the push button start
while the vehicle is stopped.
This is an automatic safety device to
protect the vehicle against theft.
The steering wheel can be unlocked by
pressing the push button start.
If the electronic steering lock warning
light is flashing and the beep sound is
heard, this indicates that the steering
wheel is not unlocked. To unlock the
steering wheel, jiggle the steering wheel
from side to side while pressing the push
button start.