2008 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 137

Knowing Your Mazda Security System Theft-Deterrent System í If the theft deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which could result in the vehicle or its contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the surrounding area of an abnormality by sounding the horn and flashing the hazard warning lights. Refer to Operation on page 3-55. NOTE l qHow to Arm the System 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. (With advanced key) Turn the start knob to the LOCK position. 2. Make sure the hood is closed. Close and lock all doors and the liftgate from the outside using the key. If you have the keyless entry system, press the lock button on the transmitter. (With advanced key) Press a request switch or the lock button on the transmitter. The hazard warning lights will flash once to indicate that the system is armed. (Without advanced key) The following method will also arm the theft-deterrent system: Close the hood and the liftgate . Press the area on the door-lock switch marked " " once. Close all doors. l The theft-deterrent system operates with the advanced keyless function, keyless entry system or the auxiliary key. The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range while the advanced key is being carried. The system will not function unless it is properly armed. To properly secure the vehicle, always make sure all windows are completely closed and all doors and the liftgate are locked before leaving the vehicle. Remember to take your advanced key. qOperation What turns it on: l qTo Turn off an Armed System An armed system can be turned off by any one of the following methods: l Unlock a door with the key. l Press the unlock button on the keyless entry system transmitter. l Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON position. l (With advanced key) Press a request switch or the unlock button on the transmitter. Turn the start knob to the ON position. l l l Forcing open a door, the hood or the liftgate. Opening a door or the hood by operating an inside door-lock knob or the hood release handle. What it does: l The horn sounds intermittently and the hazard warning lights flash. l The alarm continues for about 30 seconds, then stops. If the system is triggered again, the lights and horn will activate until a door or the liftgate is unlocked with the key or with the transmitter. The hazard warning lights will flash twice to indicate that the system is turned off. í Some models. 3-55