2010 Mazda CX-7 Owner's Manual - Page 136
2010 Mazda CX-7 Manual
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CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page136 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (136,1) 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 3-60. NOTE l Opening the hood by operating the hood release handle. 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. (With advanced key) The lights and horn can also be deactivated by pressing the request switch. 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. l l The theft-deterrent system operates with the key or the keyless entry system transmitter. (With advanced key) The theft-deterrent system can also be operated using the advanced keyless function. 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 key and transmitter. 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 or press the lock button on your keyless entry system transmitter. The hazard warning lights will flash once. (With advanced key) Press a request switch or the lock button on the transmitter. (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. qOperation System triggering conditions The horn sounds intermittently and the hazard warning lights flash for about 30 seconds when the system is triggered by any one of the following: l Forcing open a door, the hood or the liftgate. l Unlocking a door with the inside doorlock knob. l Unlocking a door with the door lock switch. l Opening a door by operating an inside door-lock knob. 3-60 í Some models. Form No.8AS7-EA-09E