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Assume I have the smart key in my pocket and my CX-7 is locked. Please give me a step-by-step of the actions I have to take to unlock and start the vehicle.
And, once the vehicle is started, where is the magic smart key?
To start , there is a plastic cover around the ignition switch when you turn it, the vehicle starts. The key is a chip with a sensor, all you need is have it on you.
What is the size L x W x Thickness of the device I keep in my pocket?
If I'm within the sensor's critical distance, and someone else touches the black button, will it unlock?
What about the passenger side?
A hypothetical situation: My wife & I go out to dinner. I have 3 beers, & we decide it's better that she drives home. I have the "key" in my pocket.
What are our options?
B. She mugs you for the key
C. You open the doors from the passenger side. She doesn't need to touch the key
D. She carries the 2nd Smart Key in HER pocket.
E. You drive home alone and she files for divorce.
B. Sounds painful
C. Sounds best. 1) Is there a routine for opening all doors from the passenger side outside button; e.g. press once for one door, press twice for all, or press & hold for all? 2) When I'm in the front passenger seat, will the smart key in my pocket enable her to start the car?
D. Not likely
E. Way too expensive
Salesman told me not to put it in my wallet. Not a good idea to sit on it he said........
What is more convenient than walking up to your car and pushing a button to gain entry? No more digging in your pockets or for the ladies, searching through an overpopulated pocket book.........plus my kids fight over who pushes the door button when we get close to the car.
Smart Key Rules!!!
Well, since neither Honda or Toyota made it, it gets ripped.
I do find CR accurate for reliability ratings, thats about it.
It does make you wonder how they are the only publisher on the planet to knock it.
Or a link to the CX-7 Owners' manual.
I switched to carrying my wallet in one of my front pockets years ago, but I only carry a few cards in it anyway, not like some of y'all who sit lopsided on your "filing cabinet."
I wouldn't mind adding a smart key to the billfold collection though - a friend drove my wagon at lunch today and managed to set the alarm siren off twice hitting the wrong button on the fob, lol.
Or a link to the CX-7 Owners' manual."
Don't know where it is online. It's on Mazda's site, but only to registered owners as far as I can tell.
It's way too much to post it... it depends on what you want to know.
Basically, you keep it in your pocket, approach the car, press the small button on the door handle once to unlock driver's door, twice to unlock all doors. Range for this to work is a few feet (you'd need pretty long arms, or need to be standing fairly close to the person opening the car). You get in and turn the knob on the steering column (just like turning a key, but without the key) to start the car. Range is within the entire cabin, except for the furthest rear cargo area. Your smart key could be in the backseat and still work to start the car.
It beeps to warn you if you leave the car running and get out. It beeps to warn you if you leave the smart key in the car, running or not. Ultimately, the goal is to keep the key in your pocket or pocketbook and never need to dig it out.
Only problem now is I need smart-key access for my house! LOL
I love the keyless entry/ignition. It's one of those things I didn't miss when I'd never had it, but now that I do, I'll never want to go back.
If you do not have auto-locking turned on, you press the button on the door to lock all doors (with the smart key still in your pocket).
The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enables the
following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7).
l Locking/unlocking the doors and the liftgate without operating the key.
l Starting the engine without operating the key.
The advanced key enables additional functions other than those with the advanced keyless
functions (page 3-14).
l The following operations are possible using the keyless entry system from a distance
(Lock/Unlock/Panic button):
l Locking/unlocking the doors and the liftgate.
l Opening the power windows and the moonroof.
l Turning on the alarm.
l Locking/unlocking the doors or starting the engine using the auxiliary key.
WARNING
Do not leave the keys in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where
your children will not find or play with them:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone
being badly injured or even killed. These new kinds of keys are fascinating to
children. They could play with power windows or other controls, or even make the
vehicle move.
Radio waves from the advanced key may affect medical equipment such as
pacemakers:
Before using the advanced key near people who use medical equipment, ask the
medical equipment manufacturer or your physician if radio waves from the advanced
key will affect the equipment.
NOTE
l The driver must carry the advanced key to ensure the system functions properly.
l Refer to Immobilizer System (page 3-50) for information regarding keys and engine
starting.
l (With theft-deterrent system)
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-56) for information regarding keys and the
prevention of vehicle and vehicle contents theft.
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Panic button
Auxiliary key
Key code number plate
Operation indicator light
Unlock button
Lock button
A code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set; detach this plate and store it
in a safe place (not in the vehicle) for use if you need to make a replacement key.
Also write down the code number and keep it in another safe and handy place, but not in
the vehicle.
If your key is lost, consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code number ready.
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CAUTION
l Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function
correctly under the following conditions:
l The advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones.
l The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object.
l The advanced key is near electronic devices such as personal computers.
l Non-Mazda genuine electronic equipment is installed in the vehicle.
l There is equipment which discharges radio waves near the vehicle.
l If the vehicle is near equipment such as wireless pay devices installed at certain gas
stations.
l The advanced key may consume battery power excessively if it receives highintensity
radio waves. Do not place the advanced key near electronic devices such as
televisions or personal computers.
l To avoid damage to the advanced key, DO NOT:
l Drop the advanced key.
l Get the advanced key wet.
l Disassemble the advanced key.
l Expose the advanced key to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard or
hood, under direct sunlight.
l Place heavy objects on the advanced key.
l Put the advanced key in an ultrasonic cleaner.
l Put any magnetized objects close to the advanced key.
NOTE
l Battery life is about one year. Replace the battery when the KEY indicator light
(green) flashes in the instrument cluster.
Refer to Advanced Key Dead Warning on page 3-18.
l Additional advanced keys can be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6
advanced keys can be used with the advanced keyless functions per vehicle.
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qAdvanced Key Maintenance
CAUTION
l Make sure the battery is installed
with the correct pole facing upward.
Battery leakage could occur if it is
not installed correctly.
l When replacing the battery, be
careful not to bend the electrical
terminals or get oil on them. Also be
careful not to get dirt in the
transmitter as it could be damaged.
l There is the danger of explosion if
the battery is not correctly replaced.
l Replace only with the same type
battery (CR2025 or equivalent).
l Dispose of used batteries according
to the following instructions.
l Insulate the plus and minus
terminals of the battery using
cellophane or equivalent tape.
l Never disassemble.
l Never throw the battery into fire
or water.
l Never deform or crush.
The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:
l The KEY indicator light (green) flashes
in the instrument cluster when the
engine is turned off.
l The system does not operate and the
operation indicator light does not flash
when the buttons are pressed.
l The system's operational range is
reduced.
Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent
damage to the advanced key. If replacing
the battery by yourself, follow the
instruction below.
Replacing the advanced key battery
1. Pull out the auxiliary key.
2. Release the cap using a flathead
screwdriver, then rotate and remove the
cap.
Cap
CAUTION
Do not turn the cap excessively. The
cap may be damaged.
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3. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the
crack and press the battery out.
4. Insert the new battery (CR2025 or
equivalent) with the positive pole ( )
facing the ( ) mark on the cap.
5. Rotate and close the cap.
Cap
6. Reinsert the auxiliary key.
qService
If you have a problem with the advanced
keyless functions, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
If your advanced key is lost or stolen,
bring all remaining advanced keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen advanced key
inoperative.
CAUTION
Radio equipment like this is governed
by laws in the United States.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
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Vince.
still loving the CX-7.
just wish there were an audio jack to plug my mp3 player in to....
plus, anybody know how to connect cel phone to audio system? Can this be done?
Only thing I see so far is all that plastic on the dash is starting to creek/rattle a bit but I'm not going to worry about it too much. Even my Acura has one little creek in the door panel.
Vince aka Mr. CX-7
We just got our CX-7 GT with tech package and the advanced key. I've been reading the manual about the advanced key and think I have it pretty well understood. However, there is one thing that I can't find mention of in the manual at all and am wondering if it even exists.
It seems like most new cars these days have the feature that when you put the car in drive or start to move (say, go over 5 mph) this will cause the doors to automatically lock. Upon putting the car in park or turning off the engine, the doors automatically unlock.
Our new GT doesn't do this - should it? Should the doors automatically lock and unlock? It would seem wierd to me if that is not the case, but I can't find any mention of it in the manual (though the manual is confusing with all of the different sections due to advanced key, or retractable key, etc.)
Please let me know if your CX-7 is the same way! Thanks -
Anybody have any better ideas?? I'd love to get a cup holder adapter for my razr, but don't know if any of them will fit the cx-7...
thanx....
link title
-juice
Anyone know what the small difference is due to?????
Darth Vader Grey GT AWD w/Tech Pack.
California's emission laws are so strong, you can barely get a Europeon car in on the first year.
I couldn't figure out what to do with that sticker, until someone mentioned putting it up on the center brake light.
Voila! What do you think? It shows up quite well when I step on the brakes.
Vince.
I was actually thinking of DE-blinging my car; i.e. taking off the "Mazda" and "CX-7" to cut down a bit on the tailgate clutter. It all looks just taped on. Anybody else removed these?
You have excellent taste in wanting to remove the badges.
For my part, I want to do what you are doing and in addition, put on light grey covers on top of the rear lights.
Less "Glitz" is more! :shades:
Vince.
1. AWD/ABS/stability control/traction control
2. Highway mileage at least 22 miles per gallon
3. Enough driver’s seat headroom and legroom for someone 6’3”, 32” inseam, and a LONG TORSO
has been exasperating, to say the least! The headroom has been the major problem for me.
Given the following possibilities:
Mazda CX-7 or CX-9
Hyundai Santa Fe
Nissan Murano
Lexus RX350
which one would be the easiest to special order most or all the “bells and whistles” in a Limited type edition but avoid having a moonroof?
(As a general comment, also, which manufacturer would be most apt to allow you to delete an option, like the moonroof, and still get nearly all the other available options?)
Oh, and I don’t have any problem waiting several months for a special ordered vehicle to arrive.
Bud H
The fuel additives and "catalysts" that purport to increase mileage AND power are usually a scam. I wouldn't bother with the Broquet product.
Ok, reality check! Now, that's something to TRULY gripe about. Put into context, I guess Americans really do gripe about the most trivial, silly things huh? Even gasoline is a lot more expensive over there, than here. So even our concerns over MPG pale in comparison to the what you're experiencing!
I know you'll enjoy it! and WELCOME to the forums!
Vince