Note. Enabling this function allows you to register a key without a special tool (WDS or equivalent). Blocking this feature prevents drivers from being able to reprogram keys on cars owned by car rental companies or other companies with a large fleet of cars.
Plug in a special tool (WDS or equivalent).
Using a valid or new key, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Confirm access to the security system.
Select «Enabling / blocking the key reprogramming function without using a special tool».
Enable: key registration can be done without special tool (WDS or equivalent).
Lock: key registration can only be done with a special tool (WDS or equivalent).
Note. When the vehicle is handed over to a customer, this feature is enabled.
Security Access Procedure
Note. To delete the ignition key code or disable the key programming function lock without a tool, you must confirm access to the security system.
Plug in a special tool (WDS or equivalent).
Select «Tools», «Body», «Safety», then «PATS Functions» (in that order).
A special device reads the shutdown code depending on the intended procedure.
Use the official Mazda website to obtain an enable code that matches the disable code. Details of this procedure are described in Service Information No. A001/02.
Enter the activation code in the special tool (WDS or equivalent).