Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Mazda 6 V6-3.7LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Personalization Features Setting Procedure
PERSONALIZATION FEATURES SETTING PROCEDURE
Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System
1. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial screen of the M-MDS.
- When using the IDS (laptop PC)
- Select the "Module Programming"
- Select "Programmable Parameters"
- Select menu in the "RKE"
3. Select an item name, and then select option.
*1
Type 1
Drivers-side touch sensor: Unlock drivers-side door only.
Drivers-side button: 2-stage unlocking/locking all doors.
Drivers-side touch sensor and button combination: 2-stage door unlocking.
Passengers-side touch sensor: Unlocking all doors.
Passengers-side button: Locking and unlocking all doors.
*2
Type 2
Drivers-side touch sensor: Unlock drivers-side door only.
Drivers-side button: Locking doors only.
Passengers-side touch sensor: Unlocking all doors.
Passengers-side button: Locking doors only.
*3
Type 3
Drivers-side touch sensor: Unlocking all doors.
Drivers-side button: Locking all doors only.
Passengers-side touch sensor: Unlocking all doors.
Passengers-side button: Locking all doors only.
*4
Type 4
Drivers-side touch sensor: Disabled.
Drivers-side button: 2-stage unlocking/locking all doors.
Passengers-side touch sensor: Disabled.
Passengers-side button: Unlocking/locking all doors.
Keyless Entry Start System
- For the keyless entry system, refer to the control system personalization features setting. Control System Personalization Features Setting Procedure
Auto Door Lock System
- The auto door lock system is controlled by the BCM.
- The following personalization settings for the auto door lock system can be performed.
Setting procedure
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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