Mazda CX-8, Quick Manual

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If the KEY warning indication
(amber) is displayed, or the push
button start indicator light (amber)
flashes, this could indicate that the
engine may not start using the usual
starting method (page 7-25). Have
your vehicle inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer 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 are
required.

When the engine is force-started, the
KEY warning indication (amber)
remains displayed and the push
button start indicator light (amber)
remains flashing.

When the selector lever is in the
neutral (N) position, the push button
start indicator light (green) dose not
turn on.
7. Press the push button start after the
push button start indicator light (green)
turns on.
NOTE

After starting the engine, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
turns off and the ignition switches to
the ON position.

(SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
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.

(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)

The starter does not rotate until
the glow indicator light turns off.

If the ignition is left switched ON
for a long period of time without
the engine running after the glow
plugs are warmed up, the glow
plugs may warm up again which
will illuminate the glow indicator
light.

When starting the engine, do not
release the brake pedal until the
glow indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns off and
the engine starts, after pressing
the push button start.

If the brake pedal is released
before the engine starts, depress
the brake pedal again and press
the push button start to start the
engine.
8. After starting the engine, let it idle for
about 10 seconds.
NOTE

(SKYACTIV-G 2.5)

Whether the engine is cold or
warm, it should be started without
the use of the accelerator.

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
Authorised Mazda Repairer (page
7-15).
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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