2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF steering wheel
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4–4
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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
NOTE
The engine starts by pressing
the push button start while
depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission). 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 transmission,
the selector lever is in the P position,
and the ignition is in ACC), the
ignition switches off automatically
after about 25 minutes. O f f
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.
WARNING
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 transmission) or in
1st gear or R (manual transmission):
Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the ignition off, setting the
parking brake, and shifting the selector
lever to P (automatic transmission) or
to 1st gear or R (manual transmission)
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 À ashing 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.
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.
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.
O N
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
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 indicate an
abnormality.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
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 will affect
the device.
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Automatic transmission
1. Engine idling stops when the brake pedal is depressed while the vehicle is driven (except
for driving in the R or M position second gear ¿ xed mode) and the vehicle is stopped.
2. The engine restarts automatically when the brake pedal is released with the selector lever
in the D or M position (not in second gear ¿ xed mode).
3. If the selector lever is in the N or P position, the engine does not restart when the brake
pedal is released. The engine restarts when the brake pedal is depressed again or the
selector lever is shifted to the D, M (not in second gear ¿ xed mode) or the R position.
(For the purposes of safety, always keep the brake pedal depressed when shifting the
selector lever while engine idling is stopped.)
Operation conditions
When the system is operable
Under the following conditions, engine idling stops and the i-stop indicator light (green)
turns on.
The engine is warmed up.
The engine has been started and the vehicle is driven for a certain period.
The engine is started with the bonnet closed.
The battery is in good condition.
All doors, boot lid, and bonnet are closed.
The driver's seat belt is fastened.
(Manual Air-Conditioning)
The air À ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in a position other than ( ).
The air À ow amount is other than the maximum air À ow amount.
(Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning)
The air À ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in a position other than ( ).
The temperature setting dial of the air conditioner is in a position other than maximum
heating or maximum cooling (A/C ON) position.
The vehicle's interior temperature and the set temperature for the air conditioner are
nearly the same.
The i-stop warning light (amber) is not turned on/ À ashing.
The keyless entry & push button start system functions are normal.
The brake vacuum is suf ¿ ciently high.
The steering wheel is not being operated.
(Manual transmission)
The vehicle speed is 3 km/h (1.8 mph) or less.
The shift lever is in the neutral position.
The clutch pedal is not depressed.
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
(Automatic transmission)
The vehicle is stopped.
The selector lever is in the D or M position (not in second gear ¿ xed mode).
The automatic transmission À uid has warmed up suf ¿ ciently.
The automatic transmission À uid temperature is not abnormally high.
The steering wheel is almost in the straight-ahead position (idling may not stop even
with the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position if force is applied to the steering
wheel. Release the force applied to the steering wheel to stop engine idling).
The vehicle is stopped by depressing the brake pedal.
Emergency braking is not applied.
When the system is not operable
Engine idling does not stop in the following conditions:
The vehicle is stopped but the engine is kept idling.
(Manual Air-Conditioning)
The air À ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in the ( ) position and the fan control
dial is in a position other than 0.
The air À ow amount is the maximum air À ow amount.
(Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning)
The air À ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in the ( ) position.
The temperature setting dial of the air conditioner is in the maximum heating or
maximum cooling (A/C ON) position.
There is a large difference between the cabin temperature and the set temperature of the
air conditioner.
The ambient temperature is extremely high or low.
The atmospheric pressure is low (when driving at high altitudes).
(Automatic transmission)
The vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.
The steering wheel is not in the straight-ahead position while the vehicle is stopped.
(Retractable fastback model)
The retractable fastback is operating
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
Engine restarts automatically while engine idling is stopped
Under the following conditions, the engine restarts automatically.
The i-stop OFF switch is pressed until the beep sounds.
The ambient temperature is extremely high or low.
(Manual Air-Conditioning)
The air À ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in the ( ) position and the fan
control dial is in a position other than 0.
The air À ow amount is the maximum air À ow amount.
(Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning)
The air À ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in the ( ) position.
The temperature setting dial of the air conditioner is in the maximum heating or
maximum cooling (A/C ON) position.
The cabin temperature differs greatly from the set temperature of the air conditioner.
The brakes are released slightly on a slope and the vehicle begins to move.
Two minutes have elapsed since the idling was stopped.
The battery power is depleted.
(Automatic transmission)
The accelerator pedal is depressed with the selector lever in the D or M (not in
second gear ¿ xed mode) position.
The selector lever is shifted to the R position.
The selector lever is shifted from N or P position to D or M (not in second gear ¿ xed
mode) position.
The steering wheel is operated with the selector lever in the D or M (not in second
gear ¿ xed mode) position.
The selector lever is in the M position and the second gear ¿ xed mode is selected.
(Retractable fastback model) The retractable fastback switch is operated.
(Except European model)
(Manual transmission)
With the shift lever in the neutral position, the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the
driver's door is opened.
(Automatic transmission)
With the selector lever in the N or P position, the driver's seat belt is unfastened and
the driver's door is opened.
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When Driving
Transmission
*Some models.
Using steering shift switch *
To shift up to a higher gear with the
steering shift switches, pull the UP switch
(
) toward you once with your
¿ ngers.
UP switch (+/OFF)
WARNING
Keep your hands on the steering wheel
rim when using ¿ ngers on the steering
shift switches:
Putting your hands inside the rim of
the steering wheel when using the
steering shift switches is dangerous. If
the driver's air bag were to deploy in a
collision, your hands could be impacted
causing injury.
NOTE
When driving slowly, the gears may
not shift up.
Do not drive the vehicle with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE
while in manual shift mode. In
addition, manual shift mode switches
to automatic shift mode while the
accelerator pedal is completely
depressed.
This function is cancelled while
the DSC is turned off. However,
if the vehicle is continuously
driven at a high rpm, the gears may
automatically shift up to protect the
engine.
The steering shift switch can be used
temporarily even if the selector lever
is in the D position while driving. In
addition, it returns to automatic shift
mode when the UP switch (
)
is pulled rearward for a suf ¿ cient
amount of time.
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When Driving
Transmission
*Some models.
Manually shifting down
You can shift gears down by operating
the selector lever or the steering shift
switches
* .
M 6 : M5 : M4 : M3 : M2: M1
Using selector lever
To shift down to a lower gear, tap the
selector lever forward
once.
Using steering shift switch *
To shift down to a lower gear with the
steering shift switches, pull the DOWN
switch
toward you once with your
¿ ngers.
DOWN switch (-)
WARNING
Do not use engine braking on slippery
road surfaces or at high speeds:
Shifting down while driving on wet,
snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving
at high speeds causes sudden engine
braking, which is dangerous. The
sudden change in tyre speed could
cause the tyres to skid. This could
lead to loss of vehicle control and an
accident.
Keep your hands on the steering wheel
rim when using ¿ ngers on the steering
shift switches:
Putting your hands inside the rim of
the steering wheel when using the
steering shift switches is dangerous. If
the driver's air bag were to deploy in a
collision, your hands could be impacted
causing injury.
NOTE
When driving at high speeds, the
gear may not shift down.
During deceleration, the gear may
automatically shift down depending
on vehicle speed.
When depressing the accelerator
fully, the transmission will shift to
a lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed. However, the gears do not
kickdown while the DSC is turned
off.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Horn
To sound the horn, press the mark on
the steering wheel.
Hazard Warning Flasher
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traf ¿ c hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning À asher and
all the direction indicators will À ash. The
hazard warning indicator lights in the
instrument cluster À ash simultaneously.
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