Mazda MX-5 MIATA Quick Tips page 4

G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
Advanced
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2 keyless entry/
start system*
Advanced key
must be carried
by driver to
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operate properly
Advanced keyless
system customization
Your authorized Mazda Dealer can
customize your system if desired
with features such as auto-lock:
After exiting the vehicle after driving,
the car will automatically lock
For additional information
on customizable features,
see Owner's Manual
WARNING: Never leave a child
alone in vehicle and never
leave any key where a child can
find it, particularly advanced
keys which give easier access
to a curious child
Starting engine
Press start knob
PU SH
(8); when KEY
indicator (green)
illuminates on
9 8 9
instrument
cluster; turn start knob (8) to
START position to start engine
Tip: Engine may not start if
trunk is open and advanced
key is placed in trunk
Auxiliary key operation
If advanced key cannot be used due
to a malfunction or dead battery,
use auxiliary key (5) to lock/unlock
doors, trunk and to start vehicle
To start vehicle: Remove start
knob cover (8) by pressing both
side release buttons (9) while
pulling; insert auxiliary key into
key cylinder and turn to start engine
Tip: Do not place advanced key
on or around dashboard, storage
Always check the Owner's Manual for more operating information and safety features
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Locking doors
Driver's/passenger's door request
switch: Press (6) once on either
door to lock both doors
Advanced key transmitter:
Press button (1); pressing again
within a few seconds causes doors
to relock and horn to beep
Unlocking doors/
opening trunk
Driver's door request switch:
Press (6) to unlock driver's door;
press again within 3 seconds to
unlock both doors
Passenger's door request switch:
Press (6) on passenger's door;
both doors unlock simultaneously
compartments such as glove
box or in open trunk, engine may
not start or warnings may activate
Turning off engine
Turn start knob to ACC position
to turn engine off, push in and
turn start knob to LOCK position
Tip: Vehicle battery may be
discharged and vehicle will not
lock remotely if start knob is
left in ACC position
Always put vehicle in Park (P), set
parking brake and turn start knob to
LOCK position when exiting vehicle
System operation warnings
KEY indicator light flashes (green)
indicates advanced key transmitter
battery power is low
KEY indicator light illuminated
continuously (red) indicates system
malfunction, and auxiliary key
should be used, have vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
Trunk request switch: Press (7) on
trunk lid, only trunk will open,
doors do not lock/unlock
Tip: Trunk will not open if
power retractable hardtop*
latch is released or top is not in
complete raised/lowered position
Advanced key transmitter:
Press button (2) for driver's
door; press again within a 3
seconds to unlock passenger's
door, press and hold to lower
driver's and passenger windows
Press and hold button (3)
for more than 1 second to
open trunk
Activating panic alarm
Panic alarm: Press and hold
button (4) for more than 1 second;
horn sounds, hazard warning
lights flash; to stop, press any
remote button
*Denotes optional equipment
Tip: When using advanced
keyless system, system will
beep as confirmation of
lock/unlock requests, system
will also beep if start knob is
left in ACC position, advanced
key has been left in vehicle or
if advanced key is removed from
vehicle while vehicle is running
For additional system operation
warnings, see Owner's Manual
Replacing battery
See Owner's Manual for
complete instructions
Cautions on use
To avoid damage to advanced
key, DO NOT SUBJECT to severe
impacts, liquids or place heavy
objects on advanced key or
leaving advanced key exposed
to direct sunlight or high
temperatures
See Owner's Manual for all
cautions and warnings