Black plate (129,1)
NOTE
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The engine cannot be started unless the
clutch pedal is fully depressed on a manual
transaxle vehicle or the brake pedal is fully
depressed on an automatic transaxle
vehicle.
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If there is a malfunction with the push
button start function, the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes. In this case,
the engine may start, however, have the
vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
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When touching the push button start using
the backside of the key, touch the lock
button side of the transmitter to the push
button start.
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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.
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If you just want to change the ignition
position (with a dead key battery), after the
push button start indicator light (green)
changes to illumination, release the clutch
pedal on a manual transaxle vehicle or the
brake pedal on an automatic transaxle
vehicle, and press the push button start. The
ignition switches in the order of ACC, ON,
and OFF each time it is pressed. Once the
ignition switches off, the ignition position
can no longer be switched. Therefore, if the
engine starts, perform the operation from
the beginning again.
Turning the Engine Off
WARNING
Do not stop the engine while the
vehicle is moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle
is moving for any reason other than
in an emergency is dangerous.
Stopping the engine while the vehicle
is moving will result in reduced
braking ability due to the loss of
power braking, which could cause an
accident and serious injury.
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2.
(Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral.
(Automatic transaxle)
Shift the shift lever to the P position.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine. The ignition position is off.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the push button start is pressed to
off.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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