User's Guide Part 1

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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
• The key must be carried because the
key carries an immobilizer chip that
must communicate with the engine
controls at short range.
•
The engine can be started when the
push button start is pressed from off,
ACC, or ON.
•
The push button start system functions
(function which can start the engine
by only carrying the key) 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 push button
start system functions have 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 4-7 .
•
After starting a cold engine, the engine
speed increases and a whining sound
from the engine compartment can be
heard.
•
This is for improved exhaust gas
purifi cation and does not indicate
defect of the parts.
•
Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
•
This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical fi eld strength of
radio noise.
1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat
belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to press the brake pedal
fi rmly until the engine has completely
started.
5. (Manual transaxle)
Continue to press the clutch pedal
fi rmly until the engine has completely
started.
(Automatic transaxle)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
NOTE
(Manual transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the clutch
pedal is not depressed suffi ciently.
(Automatic transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the shift
lever is not in P or N and the brake pedal
is not depressed suffi ciently.
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