Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Theft-Deterrent System (Some models)
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.
The system will not function unless it's properly armed. So when you leave the vehicle, follow the arming procedure correctly.
Operation
NOTE
The engine may not start and security indicator light may illuminate
or flash if the key is placed in an area where it is difficult for the system
to detect the signal, such as on the d ...
Operation
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:
Unlocking a door w ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Illuminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead lights, the courtesy
lights, and an ambient light* turn on in the following conditions:
The driver's door is unlocked after the ignition is switched OFF.
The ignition is switched OFF with all doors closed.
NOTE
(Overhead lights) ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Starting the Engine
NOTE
Starting the engine may be possible even if the key is outside of the
vehicle and extremely close to a door and window, however, always start the ...