Keyless Entry

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Keyless Entry
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The keyless entry system components consist of the following:

  • keyless entry remote transmitter
  • generic electronic module (GEM)

For removal and installation of the GEM, refer to GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) .

The keyless entry remote transmitter initiates the following electronic door lock system functions:

  • unlocks the driver door
  • unlocks all doors
  • locks all doors
  • enables the panic alarm
  • issues the interior lamps on (when unlocking) and off (when locking)
  • sounds the horn twice when LOCK on the keyless entry remote transmitter is pressed twice
  • allows up to four keyless entry remote transmitters to be programmed
NOTE:
  • The remote entry features will not function when the ignition switch is in the RUN or ACC position.

The keyless entry remote transmitters are reprogrammable and must be set at the same time.

To confirm that the doors have been locked and that the anti-theft system has armed, press the LOCK button again, within three seconds of the first press. The four way flashers will flash once if the doors have locked and all doors are closed.

To activate the panic alarm:

  • Press the red PANIC button on the keyless entry remote transmitter. The horn will sound and the headlamps and exterior lamps will flash for a maximum of 2 minutes and 45 seconds.

To deactivate the panic alarm, press the red PANIC button on the keyless entry remote transmitter or turn the ignition switch to RUN/ACC.

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