Instrument Cluster and Display

Type A

"Keyless System malfunction" is displayed

This message is displayed if the advanced keyless entry & push button start system has a problem.

Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

 

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If the above message is indicated, or the push button start indicator light (amber) flashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it using the emergency operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine (Search).

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"Ignition is on" is displayed

This message is displayed when the driver's door is opened without switching the ignition off.

"Key not detected" is displayed

This message is displayed when any of the following operations is performed with the key out of the operational range or placed in areas inside the cabin where it is difficult for the key to be detected.

• The push button start is pressed with the ignition switched off

• The ignition is switched on

• The driver's door is opened or all doors are closed without switching the ignition off

"Key battery is weak Hold key close to start button" is displayed

This message is displayed when any of the following operations is performed with the key out of the operational range or placed in areas inside the cabin where it is difficult for the key to be detected.

• The push button start is pressed with the ignition switched off

• Brake pedal (Automatic transaxle vehicle)/Clutch pedal (Manual transaxle vehicle) is depressed with the ignition switched off

"Key battery is low Replace soon" is displayed

This message is displayed when the remaining battery power of the key is low and the ignition is switched from on to off.

 

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Because the key utilizes low-intensity radio waves, the Key Removed From Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is carried together with a metal object or it is placed in a poor signal reception area.

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Type B

This indicator has two colors.

KEY Warning Light (Red)

When illuminated

If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illuminates continuously.

 

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If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light (amber) flashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it using the emergency operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine (Search).

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When flashing

• Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) flashes to notify the driver that the ignition cannot be switched from off.

  • The key battery is dead.

  • The key is not within operational range.

  • The key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the system to detect the signal(Search).

  • A key from another manufacturer similar to the key is in the operational range.

• Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) will flash continuously when the ignition has not been switched off to notify the driver that the key has been removed from the vehicle. The KEY warning light (red) will stop flashing when the key is back inside the vehicle:

  • The ignition has not been switched off and all the doors and the liftgate are closed after removing the key from the vehicle.

 

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Because the key utilizes low-intensity radio waves, the Key Removed From Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is carried together with a metal object or it is placed in a poor signal reception area.

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KEY Indicator Light (Green)

When illuminated

When the brake pedal is depressed with an automatic transaxle or the clutch pedal is depressed with a manual transaxle, the system confirms that the correct key is inside the vehicle, the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates, and the engine can be started (Search).

When flashing

When the ignition is switched from ON to off, the KEY indicator light (green) flashes for approximately 30 seconds indicating that the remaining battery power is low. Replace with a new battery before the key becomes unusable.

Refer to Key Battery Replacement (Search).