Security System
Modification and Add-On Equipment
Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer and the theft-deterrent systems' operation if the system has been modified or if any add-on equipment has been installed.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not modify the system or install any add-on equipment to the immobilizer and the theft-deterrent systems or the vehicle.
Immobilizer System
Theft-Deterrent System
If the theft-deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into the vehicle or the intrusion sensor detects movement in the vehicle which could result in the vehicle (with the intrusion sensor) or its contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the surrounding area of an abnormality by sounding the siren/horn and flashing the hazard warning lights.
The system will not function unless it's properly armed. So when you leave the vehicle, follow the arming procedure correctly.
Intrusion sensor (Some Models)
The intrusion sensor uses ultrasonic waves to detect movement inside the vehicle and to raise an alert of an intrusion into the vehicle.
The intrusion sensor detects certain kinds of movement inside the vehicle, however, it may also respond to phenomenon outside the vehicle such as vibrations, loud noise, wind, and air currents.
In order for the intrusion sensor to operate appropriately, be aware of the following:
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Do not hang clothing or objects from a head restraint or a coat hook.
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Return the extension sunvisors to their original positions.
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Do not blind the intrusion sensor by covering it or placing objects over it.
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Do not allow the intrusion sensor to get soiled or wipe it with a liquid.
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Do not shock or cause an impact to the intrusion sensor or the intrusion sensor bezel.
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Do not install seats that are not Mazda genuine products.
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To prevent obstruction of intrusion sensor, do not place objects or cargo near the intrusion sensor that are higher than the head restraints.
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Intrusion sensor and intrusion sensor bezel
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Cancelling the Intrusion Sensor (With the Intrusion Sensor)
If the theft deterrent system has been armed while any of the following conditions are present, cancel the intrusion sensor to prevent the alarm from triggering unnecessarily.
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Leaving the vehicle with a movable object, passengers or pets remaining inside.
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Leaving an object inside the vehicle that can roll around, such as when the vehicle is placed on a tilting, unstable surface when being shipped.
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Hanging small objects/accessories in the vehicle, hanging clothing on a coat hook, or placing other items which can move easily inside the vehicle.
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Parking in an area where there is strong vibration or loud noise.
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When using a high pressure or automatic car wash.
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Continuous shock and vibration from hail or thunder and lightning is transmitted to the vehicle.
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Doors are locked with a window or the sunroof (Some Models) left open.
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An accessory heater or device that produces moving air and vibration operates while the theft deterrent system is armed.
If any door or the liftgate/boot lid remains closed for 30 seconds, all the doors and the liftgate/boot lid automatically re-lock and the theft deterrent system arms even if a window and the sunroof (Some Models) is left open.
To cancel the intrusion sensor, press the intrusion sensor cancel button on the transmitter within 20 seconds after pressing the lock button.
The hazard warning lights will flash 3 times.
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To reactivate the intrusion sensor, turn off the armed theft-deterrent system and then rearm it.
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The intrusion sensor is operational when the theft-deterrent system is armed. To cancel the intrusion sensor, press the intrusion sensor cancel button each time the theft-deterrent system is armed.
To Stop the Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off using any one of the following methods:
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Pressing the unlock button or the boot button (saloon) on the transmitter.
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Starting the engine with the push button start.
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(With the advanced keyless function)
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Touching the sensing area of the door release touch sensor.
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Pressing the electric liftgate/boot lid opener while the key is being carried.
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The hazard warning lights will flash twice.
