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Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System
2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- Use the IDS (laptop PC) because the PDS (Pocket PC) does not support the CUSTOMIZED FUNCTION SETTING PROCEDURE.
- Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
- After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial screen of the M-MDS.
- Select "Module Programming".
- Then, select items from the screen menu in the following order.
- Select "Programmable Parameters".
- Select "RKE".
- Select the item name, and then select option.MAZDA MODULAR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHART
Mazda Modular Diagnostic System (M-MDS) display Function Initial setting Setting content Control unit Advanced keyless function Advanced keyless entry and push button start system function can be set to inoperable. Enabled Disabled/Enabled Keyless control module Advanced key battery low warning Advanced key remaining battery level/battery dead warning can be set. Enabled Disabled/Enabled Keyless control module Auto Lock Auto lock function can be set. Disabled Disabled/Enabled Keyless control module 2 stage door unlocking (with SKE) The method for unlocking the doors using the request switch can be selected. Enabled Disabled/Enabled Keyless control module Auto relock timer (with SKE) Auto re-lock operation timing can be changed. 30 s 30s/60s/90s Keyless control module Answer back buzzer volume Volume adjustment of the answer back buzzer can be set. 8 Disabled/1-10 Keyless control module Warning buzzer volume Volume adjustment of the warning buzzer can be set. 8 1-10 Keyless control module
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.