2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 start stop button

To use the auxiliary key, pull out the
auxiliary key from th e transmitter while
pressing the knob.
Knob
Keyless Entry System
This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors and
the liftgate, and opens/closes the liftgate.
The system can start the engine without
having to take the key out of your purse or
pocket.
Operating the theft-deterrent system is
also possible on theft-deterrent
system-equipped vehicles.

System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps.
For vehicles with the type A instrument
cluster, check the displayed message for
more information and, if necessary, have
the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer, according to the indication.
•KEY Warning Light (Red)
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-42.
•Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-64.
•Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-64.
If you have a problem with the key,
consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

If your key is lost or stolen, consult an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make the
lost or stolen k ey inoperative.
Before Driving
Keys
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NOTE
When the doors are unlocked by pressing
the unlock button on the transmitter while
the theft-deterrent system is turned off, the
hazard warning lights will flash twice to
indicate that the sy stem is turned off.
▼To Stop the Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
•Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
•Starting the engine with the push button
start.
•(With the advanced keyless function)
•Pressing a request switch on the
doors.
•Pressing the electric liftgate opener
while the key is being carried.
•Pressing the power liftgate button on
the transmitter.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice.
Before Driving
Security System
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Ignition Switch
▼Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the key is
within operational range.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches
in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.
Indicator light
Push button start
NOTE
•The engine starts by pressing the push
button start while depressing the clutch
pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake
pedal (automatic transaxle). To switch
the ignition position, press the push
button start without depressing the
pedal.
•Do not leave the ignition switched ON
while the engine is not running. Doing
so could result in the battery going
dead. If the ignition is left in ACC (For
automatic transaxle, the selector lever is
in the P position, and the ignition is in
ACC), the ignition switches off
automatically after about 25 minutes.
Off
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start
indicator light (amber) also turns off.
In this position the steering wheel is
locked.
WA R N I N G
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever is in
P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st gear or R
(manual transaxle):
Leaving the driver's seat without switching
the ignition off, setting the parking brake,
and shifting the selector lever to P
(automatic transaxle) or to 1st gear or R
(manual transaxle) is dangerous.
Unexpected vehicle movement could occur
which could result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave the
vehicle for even a short period, it is
important to switch the ignition off, as
leaving it in another position will disable
some of the vehicle's security systems and
run the battery down.
NOTE
(Locked steering wheel)
If the push button start indicator light
(green) is flashing and the beep sound is
heard, this indicates that the steering
wheel is not unlocked. To unlock the
steering wheel, press the push button start
while moving the steering wheel left and
right.
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.
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In this position the steering wheel is
unlocked.
NOTE
The keyless entry system does not function
while the push button start has been
pressed to ACC, and the doors will not
lock/unlock even if they have been locked
manually.
ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition is
switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-42).
NOTE
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
When the push button start is pressed to
ON, the sound of the fuel pump motor
operating near the fuel tank can be heard.
This does not indi cate an abnormality.
Starting the Engine
WA R N I N G
Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who use
medical devices, ask the medical device
manufacturer or your physician if radio
waves from the key w ill affect the device.
NOTE
•The key must be carried because the key
carries an immobilizer chip that must
communicate with the engine controls at
short range.
•The engine can be started when the push
button start is pressed from off, ACC, or
ON.
•The push button start system functions
(function which can start the engine by
only carrying the key) can be
deactivated to prevent any possible
adverse effect on a user wearing a
pacemaker or other medical device. If
the system is deactivated, you will be
unable to start the engine by carrying
the key. Consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer for details. If the push button
start system functions have been
deactivated, you can start the engine by
following the procedure indicated when
the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-9.
•After starting a cold engine, the engine
speed increases and a whining sound
from the engine compartment can be
heard.
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This is for improved exhaust gas
purification and does not indicate any
parts defect.
1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely
started.
5. (Manual transaxle)
Continue to press the clutch pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started.
(Automatic transaxle)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
NOTE
•(Manual transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the
clutch pedal is not depressed
sufficiently.
•(Automatic transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the
selector lever is not in P or N and
the brake pedal is not depressed
sufficiently.
6. Verify that the KEY indicator light
(green) (if equipped ) in the instrument
cluster and the push button start
indicator light (green) illuminate.
Indicator light
Push button start
NOTE
•If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes, make sure that
the key is being carried (for vehicles
with a type A instrument cluster
(page 4-42), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster).
•If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes with the key
being carried, touch the key to the
push button start and start the
engine (for vehicles with a type A
instrument cluster (page 4-42),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Refer to Engine
Start Function When Key Battery is
Dead on page 4-9.
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Start/Stop Engine
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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. This may
prevent the engine from starting or
from switching the ignition to ACC or
ON (for vehicles with a type A
instrument cluster (page 4-42),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Have your vehicle
inspected at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer as soon as possible.
NOTE
•Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) flashes after
the push button start is pressed. This
informs 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 instrument
cluster (page 4-42), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster).
•The key battery is dead.
•The key is out of operational
range.
•The key is placed in areas where it
is difficult for the system to detect
the signal (page 3-6).
•A key from another manufacturer
similar to the key is in the
operational range.
•(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
instrument cluster (page 4-42),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). 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 clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal
(automatic transaxle) are required.
•When the engine is force-started, the
KEY warning light (red) (if
equipped) remains illuminated and
the push button start indicator light
(amber) remains flashing.
•(Automatic transaxle)
When the selector 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.
7. Press the push button start after both
the KEY indicator light (green) (if
equipped) in the ins trument cluster and
the push button start indicator light
(green) illuminate.
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NOTE
•After starting the engine, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
turns off and the ignition switches to
the ON position.
•(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, 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 clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal
(automatic transaxle) until the
glow indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns off and
the engine starts, after pressing
the push button start.
•If the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal
(automatic transaxle) is released
before the engine starts, depress
the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal
(automatic transaxle) again and
press the push button start to start
the engine.
8. After starting the e ngine, let it idle for
about ten seconds (Prohibited in
Germany).
NOTE
•(Germany)
Drive immediately after starting the
engine. However do not use high
engine speeds until reaching the
operating temperature.
•(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, 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
7-35).
•(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 three minutes
after the engine starts to protect the
engine.
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•(Manual transaxle vehicle with
i-stop function)
If the engine has stopped due to
stalling, it can be restarted by
depressing the clutch pedal within 3
seconds of the engine stopping.
The engine cannot be restarted even
if the clutch pedal is depressed under
the following conditions:
•The driver's door is open.
•The driver's seat belt is
unfastened.
•The clutch pedal is not released
completely after the engine stalled.
•The clutch pedal is depressed with
the engine not stopped completely.
▼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. (Manual transaxle)
Continue to depress the clutch pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started.
3. Verify that the push button start
indication light (green) flashes.
4. Touch the push button start using the
backside of the ke y (as shown) while
the push button start indicator light
(green) flashes.

Push button start
Indicator light
Key
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Start/Stop Engine
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