2010 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 143

CX-9_8AU2-EA-09G_Edition1 Page143 Wednesday, July 8 2009 12:6 AM Black plate (143,1) 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 3-61. NOTE l NOTE If the battery goes dead while the theftdeterrent system is armed, the horn will activate and the hazard warning lights will flash when the battery is charged or replaced. 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. The hazard warning lights will flash once to indicate that the system is armed. The following method will also arm the theft-deterrent system: (With advanced key) Press a request switch or the lock button on the transmitter. (Without advanced key) Close the hood and the liftgate. Press the area on the door-lock switch marked " " once. Close all doors. The theft deterrent system can also be armed by activating the auto re-lock function with all the doors, the liftgate and the hood closed. 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 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. í Some models. 3-61 Form No.8AU2-EA-09G