Theft-Deterrent System Í - Mazda 2010 Mazda6 Manual

Knowing Your Mazda
Security System
Theft-Deterrent System
If the theft deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which
could result in the vehicle or its contents
being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the horn and flashing the hazard
warning lights.
Refer to Operation on page 3-60.
NOTE
The theft-deterrent system operates with the
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key or the keyless entry system transmitter.
(With advanced key)
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The theft-deterrent system can also be
operated using the advanced keyless
function.
The system operates only when the driver is
in the vehicle or within operational range
while the advanced key is being carried.
The system will not function unless it is
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properly armed. To properly secure the
vehicle, always make sure all windows are
completely closed and all doors and the
trunk lid are locked before leaving the
vehicle. Remember to take your key and
transmitter.
qOperation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about 30
seconds when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
Forcing open a door, the hood or the
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trunk lid.
Unlocking a door with the inside door-
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lock knob.
Unlocking a door with the door lock
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switch.
Opening a door by operating an inside
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door-lock knob.
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Some models.
Opening the hood by operating the
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hood release handle.
(Without advanced key)
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Switching the ignition ON without the
key.
(With advanced key)
Switching the ignition ON without
using the push button start.
Opening the trunk lid by operating the
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trunk lid release button.
If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activate until a door is
unlocked or the trunk lid is opened with
the key or with the transmitter.
(With advanced key)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by unlocking a door using the
sensor on the inside of the door handle.
NOTE
If the battery goes dead while the theft-
deterrent system is armed, the horn will
activate and the hazard warning lights will
flash when the battery is charged or replaced.