Mazda 2012 CX-9 Owner's Manual page 88

Knowing Your Mazda
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
Starting the engine
The operational range for starting the
engine includes nearly the entire cabin
area except for the luggage compartment.
Interior transmitter
NOTE
The luggage compartment is out of the
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operational range, however, starting the
engine may be possible.
The engine may not start if the advanced
l
key is placed in the following areas:
Around the dashboard
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In the storage compartments such as the
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glove box
Starting the engine may be possible even if
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the advanced key is outside of the vehicle
and extremely close to a door and window,
however, always start the engine from the
driver's seat.
If the vehicle is started and driven away
while the advanced key is not in the vehicle,
the vehicle will not restart after it is turned
off and the ignition switch is turned to the
Lock position.
If the advanced key is detected within
l
operational range, the operation indicator
light on the transmitter flashes
momentarily.
3-8
Operational range
qLocking, Unlocking with Request
Switch
All doors and the liftgate can be locked/
unlocked by pressing the request switch
on the front doors or the liftgate while the
advanced key is being carried.
Front doors
Request switch
Liftgate
Request switch
To lock
To lock the doors and the liftgate, press
the request switch. A beep sound will be
heard once and the hazard warning lights
will flash once.