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CAUTION
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 and the
inability to start the engine or switch
the ignition to ACC or ON (for
vehicles with a type A meter (page
4-22), messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.NOTE
lUnder 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 (for
vehicles with a type A meter (page 4-22),
messages are displayed in the instrument
cluster).
lThe key battery is dead.lThe key is out of operational range.lThe key is placed in areas where it is
difficult for the system to detect the
signal (page 3-6).
lA key from another manufacturer similar
to the key is in the operational range.
l(Forced engine starting method)
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
or the push button start indicator light
(amber) flashes, this could indicate that the
engine may not start using the usual
starting method (for vehicles with a type A
meter, messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). 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.
lWhen the engine is force-started, the KEY
warning light (red) (if equipped) remains
illuminated and the push button start
indicator light (amber) remains flashing.
l(Automatic transaxle)
When the shift lever is in the neutral (N)
position, the KEY indicator light (green) (if
equipped) and the push button start
indicator light (green) do not illuminate.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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7. Press the push button start after boththe KEY indicator light (green) (if
equipped) in the instrument cluster and
the push button start indicator light
(green) illuminate.
NOTE
lAfter starting the engine, the push button
start indicator light (amber) turn off and
the ignition is in the ON position.
lAfter 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
lWhether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without the use of the
accelerator.
lIf 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).
q 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.
Ø Metal parts of other keys or metal
objects touch the key.
ØSpare keys or keys for other
vehicles equipped with an
immobilizer system touch or come
near the key.
ØDevices for electronic purchases, or
security passage which 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. Depress the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) or fully depress the clutch
pedal (manual transaxle).
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2. Verify that the push button startindicator light (green) flashes.
NOTE
The push button start indicator light (green)
will flash even if the push button start is
pressed before depressing the brake pedal
(automatic transaxle) or the clutch pedal
(manual transaxle). If the clutch pedal is
depressed (manual transaxle) or the brake
pedal is depressed (automatic transaxle) under
this condition, the engine can be started by
resuming the procedure following this.
3. Touch the push button start using the backside of the key (as shown) while
the push button start indicator light
(green) flashes.
Key
Indicator light
Push button start
4. After the push button start indicatorlight (green) changes to full
illumination, press the push button start
with your finger. NOTE
lThe engine cannot be started unless the
clutch pedal is fully depressed (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal is fully
depressed (automatic transaxle).
lIf 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.
lIf 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.
lIf 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 brake
pedal (automatic transaxle) or the clutch
pedal (manual transaxle), 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.
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Start/Stop Engine
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qEmergency Operation for
Starting the Engine
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this could
indicate that the engine may not start
using the usual starting method (for
vehicles with a type A meter, messages
are displayed in the instrument cluster).
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.
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.
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Indication and method for taking action list
SignalWarning/Indicator Lights Page
Master Warning Light 4-28
Brake System Warning Light4-28
ABS Warning Light4-29
Charging System Warning Indication4-30
Engine Oil Warning Indication4-30
Check Engine Light4-31
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red) 4-31
AWD Warning Indication4-32
BSM OFF Indicator Light4-43
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication4-32
Power Steering Malfunction Indication4-33
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light4-33
Low Fuel Warning Light4-34
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication4-34
Seat Belt Warning Light4-34
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SignalWarning/Indicator Lights Page
Door-Ajar Warning Indication 4-35
Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication4-36
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication4-36
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light4-36
KEY Warning Indication4-38
Wrench Indication4-40
TCS/DSC Indicator Light4-40
TCS OFF Indicator Light4-40
AFS OFF Indicator Light4-40
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF Indicator Light4-41
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue) 4-41
Shift Position Indication4-41
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light4-42
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights4-42
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning/Indicator Lights Page
Security Indicator Light 4-42
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) 4-42
Lights-On Indicator Light4-43
qType B
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Master Warning Light 4-28
Brake System Warning Light4-28
ABS Warning Light4-29
Charging System Warning Light4-30
Engine Oil Warning Light4-30
Check Engine Light4-31
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red) 4-31
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SignalWarning/Indicator Lights Page
Shift Position Indication 4-41
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light4-42
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights4-42
Security Indicator Light4-42
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) 4-42
Lights-On Indicator Light4-43
qMaster Warning Light
This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
Type A
Displays when notification of the system
malfunctions is required.
Check the message indicated in the
display and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Type B
The light illuminates continuously if any
one of the following occurs. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lThere is a malfunction in the battery
management system.
lThere is a malfunction in the brake
switch.
qBrake System Warning Light
This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning/Warning light
inspection
The light illuminates when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switched
to START or ON. It turns off when the
parking brake is fully released.
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