Mazda CX-9 2021 Manual page 108

Before Driving
Keys
Power saving function
By turning on the transmitter power saving
function, the advanced keyless entry
push button start system functions turn off
and the battery power consumption of the
transmitter is restricted.
The remote control function is operational
by operating the transmitter switch even
while the power saving function is turned
on. However, the operation indicator light
of the transmitter does not turn on/flash.
Turning on the power saving function
After you have turned on the power saving
function according to the following
procedure, the hazard warning lights and
*1
sound operate one time.
1. Press the lock button on the transmitter
4 times within 3 seconds to turn on the
operation indicator light.
2. Press the lock button continuously for
1.5 seconds or longer while the
operation indicator light turns on (for 5
seconds).
3. Press any of the buttons on the
transmitter to make sure that the
operation indicator light does not turn
on/flash.
Turning off the power saving function
After you have turned off the power
saving function according to the following
procedure, the hazard warning lights and
*1
sound operate one time.
1. Press any of the buttons on the
transmitter to make sure that the
operation indicator light does not turn
on/flash.
2. Press the lock button on the transmitter
4 times within 3 seconds to turn on the
operation indicator light.
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3. Press the lock button continuously for
1.5 seconds or longer while the
operation indicator light turns on (for 5
*1
and
seconds).
*
1 With the advanced keyless function
▼ Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Starting the Engine
NOTE
Starting the engine may be possible even

if the 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 the key is not
in the vehicle, the vehicle will not restart
after it is shut off and the ignition is
switched to off.
The luggage compartment is out of the

assured operational range, however, if
the key (transmitter) is operable the
engine will start.
With the advanced keyless function
Interior antenna
Operational range