Mazda CX-8, Quick Manual

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(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
If the ambient temperature is lower
than about
－ 10 °C (14 °F), the
maximum engine speed may not be
attained for about 3 minutes after
the engine starts to protect the
engine.
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Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead
CAUTION
When starting the engine by holding the
transmitter over the push button start due
to a dead key battery or a malfunctioning
key, be careful not to allow the following,
otherwise the signal from the key will not
be received correctly and the engine may
not start.

Metal parts of other keys or metal objects
touch the key.

Spare keys or keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer system
touch or come near the key.

Devices for electronic purchases, or
security passage touch or come near the
key.
If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:
1. Continue to depress the brake pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started.
2. Make sure that the push button start
indication light (green) flashes.
3. Touch the push button start using the
backside of the key (as shown) while
the push button start indicator light
(green) flashes.
Push button start
Indicator light
Key
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.
4. Make sure that the push button start
indicator light (green) turns on.
5. Press the push button start to start the
engine.
NOTE

The engine cannot be started unless
the brake pedal is fully depressed.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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