Black plate (127,1)
NOTE
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Under the following conditions, the KEY
warning light (red) flashes after the push
button start is pressed to inform the driver
that the push button start will not switch to
ACC even if it is pressed from off.
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The key battery is dead.
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The key is out of operational range.
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The key is placed in areas where it is
difficult for the system to detect the
signal (page 3-6).
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A key from another manufacturer similar
to the key is in the operational range.
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(Forced engine starting method)
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
or the push button start indicator light
(amber) flashes, this could indicate a
problem with the engine starting system.
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 brake pedal (Automatic
transaxle) or the clutch pedal (Manual
transaxle) are required.
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When the engine is force-started, the KEY
warning light (red) remains illuminated and
the push button start indicator light
(amber) remains flashing.
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(Automatic transaxle)
When the shift lever is in the neutral (N)
position, the KEY indicator light (green)
and the push button start indicator light
(green) do not illuminate.
7. Press the push button start after both
the KEY indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster and the push button
start indicator light (green) illuminate.
NOTE
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After starting the engine, the push button
start indicator light (amber) turn off and
the ignition is in the ON position.
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After pressing the push button start and
before the engine starts, the operation
sound of the fuel pump motor from near the
fuel tank can be heard, however, this does
not indicate a malfunction.
8. After starting the engine, let it idle for
about ten seconds.
NOTE
l
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without the use of the
accelerator.
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If the engine does not start the first time,
refer to Starting a Flooded Engine under
Emergency Starting. If the engine still does
not start, have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-17).
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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