2009 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 221

Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds l Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) will flash continuously when the start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position to notify the driver that the advanced key has been removed from the vehicle. It will stop flashing when the advanced key is back inside the vehicle. The start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position, the driver's door is open, and the advanced key is removed from the vehicle. The start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position and all the doors are closed after removing the advanced key from the vehicle. l l NOTE The advanced key can be set so that the KEY indicator light (green) does not flash even if the battery power is low. Refer to Setting Change (Function Customization)(page 3-19). qSecurity Indicator Light NOTE The flashing KEY warning light (red) and the beep sound operate simultaneously (page 3-20). This indicator light starts flashing every 2 seconds when the ignition switch is turned from the ON to the ACC position and the immobilizer system is armed. The light stops flashing when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with the correct ignition key. At this time, the immobilizer system is disarmed and the light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then turns off. If the engine does not start with the correct ignition key, and the security indicator light keeps illuminating or flashing, the system may have a malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. KEY Indicator Light (Green) When illuminated When the start knob is pushed in from the LOCK position, the system confirms that the correct advanced key is inside the vehicle, the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates, and the start knob can be turned to the ACC position (page 3-9). When flashing When the advanced key battery power is low, the KEY indicator light flashes for 30 seconds after the start knob is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK position. Replace with a new battery before the advanced key becomes unusable (page 3-6). 5-55