All About Your Mazda Key Fob

If you are buying or in the market for a new vehicle from your local Mazda dealer, make sure you enjoy the Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry. Not only does this system add extra security to your vehicles, but it also makes driving a lot more convenient.

New Mazda vehicles nowadays come with some great technology features; we think one of the best being this advanced keyless entry. We remember the days where this technology wasn’t yet available, and you had to manually put the metal key inside of your door handle to unlock it.

Many people remember this quite fondly but think about it- not many younger people have experienced manually opening your car door. Below, we’ll talk about and go through how to use your keyless remote entry available with your Mazda.

First, it’s important to note that there are different types of Mazda keyless entry: basic keyless entry and advanced keyless entry. The basic keyless entry allows you to lock and unlock the car doors. There’s a button to lock the car, one to unlock the car, one to open the trunk, and a panic alarm button. The advanced keyless entry, which is available on many of our Mazda models including the Mazda6 and the Mazda CX-5, you’ll be able to gain entry to your vehicle without ever taking the key out of your pocket or purse. There are buttons located at the driver’s, passenger’s, and drunk doors that you can simply push to gain access while carrying the key. Another feature on the advanced keyless entry is the function of remote start which is capable of auto heating and/or cooling. Gone are the days of shivering or sweating inside the car waiting for heat-ups or cooldowns.

The keyless entry is very handy, but what happens when the batteries in the key fob die? Or if the buttons are not working? Don’t you worry! Learn how to change and replace the Mazda key fob batteries with this quick step-by-step guide. Visit us your Orland Park Mazda dealer if you are having any trouble with your key fob! We’ll gladly help.

How to change the battery in your Mazda key fob:

• Press the knob on the back of the key fob to remove the auxiliary key
• Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the opening
• Turn in the direction of the arrow to open the cover
• Remove the battery cap
• Insert the new battery with the positive pole up
• Replace the battery cap and close the cover
• Reinsert the Mazda auxiliary key

If you have lost or misplaced your Mazda key fob, stop into Mazda of Orland Park. We have a wide variety of Mazda accessories, such as replacement key fobs, available right in our dealership parts department. If you end up buying a replacement key, you can reprogram it yourself at home or one of our mechanics or service technicians can help you after you purchase the new fob.

If you end up reprogramming the key fob yourself, make sure to follow these directions:

• Start by opening the driver’s side door
• Use the button to lock and unlock the door and leave the door open
• Place your key in the ignition and set it to the on position. Wait a few seconds before turning it off. Do this two more times for a total of three times. Do not remove the key. You want to leave it in the slot in the off position
• Shut the driver’s side door and then open it. Continue doing this two more times for a total of three opens and closes
• This will cause the vehicle’s computer to lock and unlock the doors. When you hear the doors lock and unlock, you know you have done this correctly, and the vehicle is ready to accept the programming for the fob
• In order for the vehicle’s computer to program the new key, you must press a button on the fob
• After completing all of these steps, the programming is complete. The computer will send the door locks through the cycle again.

If you still have questions about your Mazda key fob, please feel free to pay us a visit today! We are located at 8910 W 159th Street in Orland Park, IL. Contact our service department if you are in need of service, you can make an appointment online easily! While you are scheduling your next service appointment, head over and check out our service specials and coupons.