Mazda MX-5 Owner's Manual page 63

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Knowing Your Mazda
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function
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correctly under the following conditions:
The advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones.
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The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object.
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The advanced key is near electronic devices such as personal computers.
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Non-Mazda genuine electronic equipment is installed in the vehicle.
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There is equipment which discharges radio waves near the vehicle.
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If the vehicle is near equipment such as wireless pay devices installed at certain gas
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stations.
The advanced key may consume battery power excessively if it receives high-
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intensity radio waves. Do not place the advanced key near electronic devices such as
televisions or personal computers.
To avoid damage to the advanced key, DO NOT:
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Drop the advanced key.
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Get the advanced key wet.
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Disassemble the advanced key.
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Expose the advanced key to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard or
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hood, under direct sunlight.
Place heavy objects on the advanced key.
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Put the advanced key in an ultrasonic cleaner.
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Put any magnetized objects close to the advanced key.
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NOTE
Battery life is about one year. Replace the battery when the KEY indicator light
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(green) flashes in the instrument cluster.
Refer to Advanced Key Battery Dead Warning on page 3-19.
Additional advanced keys can be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6
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advanced keys can be used with the advanced keyless functions per vehicle.
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