How to Remove a Mazda Emergency Fob Key

Some higher trim levels of Mazda vehicles come with an advanced key system. This system is sometimes referred to as an intelligent key or a smart key. Vehicles that use this system have an "Engine Start" button rather than a traditional ignition. Mazda makes two types of advanced keys. One is a flat device sized and shaped like a credit card. The other is the standard advanced key which is shaped like a typical keyless entry remote. If the battery in your key system is ever dead, you'll need to access the key's emergency key to open the vehicle.

Removing the Emergency Key from the Mazda "Credit Card" Key

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  Hold the Mazda credit card key in the palm of your hand. Inspect the top edge of it to find the corner cut-out section. You'll be able to see the connection lines.

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  Grasp the corner cut-out section firmly with your other hand. Pull outward to remove the emergency key.

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  Push the emergency key back into the slot to replace it. Be sure that the design lines on the key are facing in the same direction as the "Lock" and "Unlock" buttons on the key.

Removing the Emergency Key from the Mazda Advanced Key

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  Turn the Mazda advanced key over. Inspect the back to find the small lever.

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  Push the lever down and hold it into place. Grasp the "keyring" end of the advanced key. This part is silver.

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  Pull outward on the keyring end to remove the emergency key.

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  Re-insert the emergency key straight into the opening when you are finished. It's not necessary to replace the button. It will lock into place.