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KEY warning light (red)
Red: key with exclamation mark and key fob. · also called “key not detected light”, “key warning light”, “red key light”
What it means on mazda
Key system fault or key not detected
On continuously: malfunction in the keyless entry system; the engine may not start, so use the emergency starting operation and have it inspected. Flashing: the key battery is dead, the key is out of range or hard to detect, a similar key from another manufacturer is nearby, or the key was taken out of the cabin with the ignition on.
Source · Manufacturer manual Mazda CX-5 Owner's Manual (online, EC market) — Warning/indicator lights · checked
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Questions about the KEY warning light (red) symbol
- What does the KEY warning light (red) symbol mean on Mazda cars?
- On continuously: malfunction in the keyless entry system; the engine may not start, so use the emergency starting operation and have it inspected. Flashing: the key battery is dead, the key is out of range or hard to detect, a similar key from another manufacturer is nearby, or the key was taken out of the cabin with the ignition on.
- What does the KEY warning light (red) symbol look like?
- Red: key with exclamation mark and key fob. It is also called “key not detected light”, “key warning light” and “red key light”.
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