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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. Have your vehicle inspected at an
expert repairer (we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer) as soon as
possible.
NOTE
xUnder 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.
xThe key battery is dead.
xThe key is out of operational
range.
xThe key is placed in areas where it
is difficult for the system to detect
the signal (page 3-7).
xA key from another manufacturer
similar to the key is in the
operational range.
x(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. 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.
xWhen the engine is force-started, the
KEY warning light (red) remains
illuminated and the push button start
indicator light (amber) remains
flashing.
x(Automatic transaxle)
When the selector lever is in the
neutral (N) position, the KEY
indicator light (green) and the push
button start indicator light (green)
do not illuminate.
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xAfter starting the engine, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
turns off and the ignition switches to
the ON position.
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xThe driver's seat belt is
unfastened.
xThe clutch pedal is not released
completely after the engine stalled.
xThe clutch pedal is depressed with
the engine not stopped completely.
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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.
¾Metal parts of other keys or metal objects
touch the key.
¾Spare keys or keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer system
touch or come near the key.
¾Devices for electronic purchases, or
security passage touch or come near the
key.
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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.
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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.
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¾When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
push button start is off.
¾(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)
If the engine is started and stopped
repeatedly before it warms up, the
engine may speed up while the vehicle is
stopped to clean the engine internally.
Do not stop the engine until the engine
returns to running at its normal speed.
NOTE
x(SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5)
The cooling fan in the engine
compartment could turn on for a few
minutes after the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF, whether or not the A/C
is on or off, to cool the engine
compartment quickly.
xWhen the push button start is pressed
from ON to ACC or OFF, the KEY
indicator light (green) may flash for
approximately 30 seconds indicating
that the remaining battery power of the
key is low.
Replace with a new battery before the
key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement on
page 6-40.
x(Automatic transaxle)
If the engine is turned off while the
selector lever is in a position other than
P, the ignition switches to ACC.
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