Security System; Immobilizer System - Mazda MX-6 Manual

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Immobilizer System

The optional im m obilizer system allows
the engine to start only w ith a key the
system recognizes.
If som eone attem pts to start the engine
w ith an unrecognized key, the engine w ill
not start, thereby helping to prevent the
theft o f your vehicle.
A CAUTION
C hanges or m odifications not
expressly approved by M azda could
void the u ser's authority to operate the
equipm ent.
N O T E
T his device com plies w ith part 1 5 of
the FC C R ules and w ith R SS-210 of
Industry Canada. O peration is subject
to the follow ing two conditions: (1)
T his device m ay not cause harm ful
interference, and (2) this device m ust
accept any interference received,
including in terference that m ay cause
undesired operation. (O utside
transm issions m ay m om entarily
interfere w ith the d evice's operation.)
▼ Immobilizer System Warning
Light
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Knowing Your Mazda

Security System

If the im m obilizer system is working
properly, the light w ill com e on w hen the
ignition sw itch is turned to the O N or
START position. The light w ill go out
w hen confirm ation by the im m obilizer
system is com pleted.
If the light flashes rapidly, fails to com e
on, or com es on and stays on, it indicates
a system m alfunction. If any o f these
occur, contact an A uthorized M azda
D ealer as soon as possible.
N O TE
If the w arning light com es on and
stays on w hen the ignition sw itch is
turned to the O N position, the
engine w ill not start.
Signals from a T V or radio station,
or from a transceiver or a m obile
telephone, could interfere w ith your
im m obilizer system . If you are
using the proper key and your
engine fails to start, check the
w arning light. If it is flashing,
rem ove the ignition key and w ait 2
seconds or m ore, then reinsert it and
try starting the engine again. If it
d o esn 't start after 3 or m ore tries,
contact an A uthorized M azda
Dealer.
If the w arning light flashes
continuously w hile you are driving,
d o n 't shut o ff the engine. G o to an
A uthorized M azda D ealer and have
it checked. If you shut off the
engine w hile the light is flashing
you w o n 't be able to restart it.
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