Mazda 2 HYBRID Owner's Manual page 138

• Set the electronic key to battery-sav-
ing mode to disable the smart entry &
start system. (→P.135)
If the electronic key is inside the vehi-
cle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a message may be
shown on the multi-information dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside
the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock
all the doors.
The lock sensor may not work prop-
erly if it comes into contact with ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor
and attempt to operate it again.
A sudden handle operation or a han-
dle operation immediately after enter-
ing the effective range may prevent
the doors from being unlocked. Touch
the door unlock sensor and check that
the doors are unlocked before pulling
the door handle again.
If there is another electronic key in the
detection area, it may take slightly lon-
ger to unlock the doors after the door
handle is gripped.
When the vehicle is not driven for
extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not
leave the electronic key within 2 m (6
ft.) of the vehicle.
The smart entry & start system can be
deactivated in advance. (→P.431)
Setting the electronic key to battery-
saving mode helps to reduce key bat-
tery depletion. (→P.135)
To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key
when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehi-
cle when operating the system from the
outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding
condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the
system may not operate properly. (The
alarm may go off accidentally, or the
door lock prevention function may not
operate.)
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
If the smart entry & start system
does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors:
→P.408
Starting the hybrid system: →P.408
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(→P.431)
If the smart entry & start system
has been deactivated in a custom-
ized setting
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use
the wireless remote control or
mechanical key. (→P.126, 408)
Starting the hybrid system and chang-
ing power switch modes: →P.408
Stopping the hybrid system: →P.171
Certification for the smart entry &
start system
→P.496
Caution regarding interference
with electronic devices
People with implantable cardiac
pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni-
zation therapy-pacemakers or
implantable cardioverter defibrilla-
tors should maintain a reasonable
distance between themselves and
the smart entry & start system
antennas. (→P.134)
The radio waves may affect the
operation of such devices. If neces-
sary, the entry function can be dis-
abled. Ask any authorized Mazda
retailer or Mazda authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer for
details, such as the frequency of
radio waves and timing of the emit-
ted radio waves. Then, consult your
doctor to see if you should disable
the entry function.
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