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If 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.
If 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.
To switch the ignition position
without starting the engine, perform
the following operations after the
push button start indicator light
(green) turns on.
1. Release the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or brake pedal
(automatic transmission).
2. Press the push button start to switch the ignition position. The
ignition switches in the order of
ACC, ON, and off each time the
push button start is pressed. To
switch the igni tion position
again, perform the operation
from the beginning.
▼ Emergency Operation for Starting
the Engine
If the KEY warning indication (red) is
displayed, 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 Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as poss
ible. 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 transmi ssion) or the brake
pedal (automatic transmission) are
required.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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Turning the Engine Off
▼Turning the Engine Off
WA R N I N G
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 transmission)
Shift into neutral an d set the parking
brake.
(Automatic transmission)
Shift the selector lever to the P
position and set the parking brake.
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 off.
NOTE
The cooling fan in the engine
compartment could turn on for a few
minutes after the i gnition is switched
from ON to OFF, whether or not the A/C
is on or off, to cool the engine
compartment quickly.
If the system detects that the remaining
battery power of the key is low when the
ignition is switched from ON to ACC or
OFF, the following is indicated.
Replace with a new battery before the
key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement on
page 6-27.
A message is indicated in the display of
the instrument cluster.
Refer to KEY Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Red) on page 7-32.
(Automatic transmission)
If the engine is turned off while the
selector lever is in a position other than
P, the ignition switches to ACC.
▼ Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start or quickly pressi
ng it any number of
times while the engin e is running or the
vehicle is being drive n will turn the engine
off immediately. The ignition switches to
ACC.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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The shape of the switches differs depending on the vehicle model.
No. Item Explanation
1
Volume adjustment button:
Press the (+) or (-) butto n to adjust the volume.
If you adjust the volume during a voice guidance, the volume of the voice
guidance changes.
If you adjust the volume while making a hands-free call, the co nversation
volume changes.
2
Seek Switch:
Selecting a radio station
You can call up radio stations r egistered to your favorites by pressing the seek
switch while listening to FM/AM radio. The radio stations change each time
you press the switch.
In addition, press and hold the seek switch until you hear a be ep to start auto‐
matic station selection. It stop s when a radio broadcast is tun ed in.
Cuing
Music and video files can be cu ed by operating the button while SiriusXM
®,
audio, or video is playing.
Press the (
) to cue to the beginning of the next song and press the
(
) to cue to the beginning of the previous song. (The order of t he songs
is in the order of the selected file list.)
3 SOURCE SOURCE button:
The audio source can be switched each time the button is presse
d.
In addition, when the button is p ressed and held, the audio currently being
played is turned off and the audi o source selection screen is displayed.
(During Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ playback)
Press and hold the SOURCE button to turn off the audio currentl y being
played.
4
Hang-up button*1:
(During a call)
Press the button to end the call.
(While receiving a call)
Press the button to refuse a call.
5
Talk/Pick-up button*1:
(While receiving a call)
Press the button to answer the call.
Interior Features
Mazda Connect
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Display*1*2ContentAction to be taken
Distance & Speed Alert
Operation Canceled Drive
Safely This message is indicated when the Dis‐
tance & Speed Alert (DSA) have been
canceled other than by the driver.
Have your vehicle inspected by an Au‐
thorized Mazda Dealer.
Cruise Control Operation
Canceled. Drive Safely This message is indicated when the
Cruise Control have been canceled other
than by the driver. Have your vehicle inspected by an Au‐
thorized Mazda Dealer.
Emergency Braking Acti‐
vated. Depress Brake Ped‐
al to Hold Stop This message is indicated after the Smart
Brake Support (SBS) brakes operate and
when the Smart Brake Support (SBS) is
canceled.
Depress the brake pedal.
Touch Key Fob to Push
Button Start Switch This message is indicated when the key
battery is weak (battery dead or damaged
key). Touch the key against push button start
to start the engine.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8.
Depress Brake Pedal to
Start Engine This message is indicated when the push
button start is presse
d without depressing
the brake pedal. Depress the brake pedal and press the
push button start.
Depress Clutch Pedal to
Start Engine This message is indicated when the push
button start is presse
d without depressing
the clutch pedal. Depress the clutch pedal and press the
push button start.
Check Gear Selector Lever
Position This message is indicated when the se‐
lector lever is shifted to the P or R posi‐
tion while driving.
Check the selector lever position.
Close Door and Fasten
Seat Belt This message is indicated when AUTO‐
HOLD is about to operate and a door is
opened or a seat belt is unfastened. When the AUTOHOLD is turned on,
close the doors and fasten seat belts.
Wiper Blades Must Be on
Windshield Before Operat‐
ing This message is indicated when the
windshield wipers are operated with the
wipers raised off the windshield.
Lower the windshield wipers.
Windshield Wiper Range
of Motion Reduced. Re‐
move Obstruction(s) This message is indicated when there is
snow or dirt accumulation on the wind‐
shield and the wiper operation range is
narrowed.
Remove foreign matter from the wind‐
shield.
Ignition Not Switched Off This message is indicated when the driv‐
er’s door is opened without switching the
ignition OFF. Switch the ignition OFF before leaving
the vehicle.
Gear Selector Lever Not in
Park This message is indicated when a door is
opened with the selector lever in a posi‐
tion other than the P position. Shift the selector lever to the P position
before leaving the vehicle.
Excessive Transmission
Temperature. Drive Slowly This message is indicated when the inter‐
nal temperature of the automatic trans‐
mission is high. Drive slowly to redu
ce load on the auto‐
matic transmission.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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