Alyssa M.: Good afternoon! Thank you for contacting Walser Automotive Service, my name is Alyssa, how may I assist you?
You: From the User Manual of the CX-5:
"NOTE: The advanced keyless entry system functions can be deactivated to prevent any possible adverse effect on a user wearing a pacemaker or other medical device. If the system is deactivated, you will be unable to start the engine by carrying the key. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details. If the advanced keyless entry system has been deactivated, you can start the engine by following the procedure indicated when the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead on page 4-6."
You: If I request to de-activate the Advanced Keyless entry, I would then will have to bring the key fob next to the ignition button to start the car, and that is fine. My question is, can I still use the key fob to lock/unlock the car remotely?
Alyssa M.: Let me check on that for you real quick
You: thanks!
Alyssa M.: My advisor informed me that deactivating the remote start would prevent any automatic lock or unlock. You would have to pull the hard key out of the fob and manually lock/unlock the vehicle.
You: just want to clarify, you advisor uses the term "remote start", it's not the same as a remote starter that allows you to start the car from far away, right?
Alyssa M.: That is correct, it is not the same as the one that starts the vehicle from far away.
You: The feature that I mentioned would be de-activated is the one that allows me to keep the key fob in my pocket and still can push the start button on the car?
Alyssa M.: Yes, that is the one my advisor was referring to.
You: thank you!!!