When Warning Indicator/Beep Is Activated - Mazda 2009 MX-5 Miata Owner's Manual

Knowing Your Mazda
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System

When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated

Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light in
the instrument cluster illuminates to notify the driver of improper operation of the
advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-19).
When a door is open, a continuous beep sound will be
heard.
When a door is open, 3 beep sounds are heard, and the
KEY warning light (red) in the instrument cluster
flashes.
When a door is closed, a beep sound is heard 6 times,
and the KEY warning light (red) in the instrument
cluster flashes.
When locking the doors or closing the trunk, the chime
sounds for about 10 seconds.
When attempting to lock the doors, a beep sound is
heard.
When the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in the
instrument cluster.
When the KEY warning light (red) remains illuminated
in the instrument cluster.
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Warning What to check
Check whether the start knob has been returned to the
LOCK position.
Check whether the advanced key has been removed
from the vehicle.
Check whether the advanced key has been removed
from the vehicle.
Check whether the advanced key has not been left in the
vehicle or the trunk.
Check whether the advanced key has been left in the
vehicle.
Check whether a door is open.
The advanced key battery power is low. Replace the
battery with a new one.
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance on page 3-5.
The advanced key is malfunctioning. 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.