Mazda MX-5 2021 Manual page 325

Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:
The KEY indicator light (green) flashes

in the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds after the engine is switched
OFF (for vehicles with a type A
instrument cluster (page 4-27), messages
are displayed in the instrument cluster).
The system does not operate and the

operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not flash when the
buttons are pressed.
The system's operational range is

reduced.
Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer, is recommended to prevent
damage to the key. If replacing the battery
by yourself, follow the instruction.
Replacing the key battery
1. Remove the lower cover while sliding
the knob in the direction of the arrow.
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2. Press in the tab to unlock the upper
cover.
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead
screwdriver into the gap and slide it in
the direction of the arrow.
4. Twist the flathead screwdriver in the
direction of the arrow and remove the
upper cover.