User's Guide Part 1

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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
When touching the push button start using
the backside of the key as shown in the
illustration, touch the push button start
with the lock switch side of the key facing
up.
5. Verify that the push button start
indicator light (green) turns on.
6. Press the push button start to start the
engine.
NOTE
• The engine cannot be started unless the
clutch pedal is fully depressed (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal is fully
depressed (automatic transaxle).
•
If there is a malfunction with the push
button start function, the push button
start indicator light (amber) fl ashes.
In this case, the engine may start,
however, have the vehicle checked at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.
•
If the push button start indicator light
(green) does not illuminate, perform
the operation from the beginning
again. If it does not illuminate, have
the vehicle checked at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
•
To switch the ignition position without
starting the engine, perform the
following operations after the push
button start indicator light (green)
turns on.
1. Release the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or brake pedal (automatic
transaxle).
2. Press the push button start to
switch the ignition position. The
ignition switches in the order of
ACC, ON, and OFF each time
the push button start is pressed.
Once the ignition switches off, the
ignition position can no longer be
switched. Therefore, to switch the
ignition position again, perform the
operation from the beginning.
Emergency Operation for Starting
the Engine
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
or the push button start indicator light
(amber) fl ashes, this could indicate that
the engine may not start using the usual
starting method. Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible. If this occurs, the
engine can be force-started. Press and hold
the push button start until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting the
engine such as having the key in the cabin,
and depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle) are required.
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