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.
1. Indicator light
2. Push button start
NOTE
xThe 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.
xDo 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.
Off
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the 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) position 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)
position 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
flashing , a message is
displayed on the multi-information,
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.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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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 depress the brake
pedal firmly until the engine has
completely started.
5.(Manual transmission)
Continue to depress the clutch
pedal firmly until the engine has
completely started.
(Automatic transmission)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you
must restart the engine while the
vehicle is moving, shift into neutral
(N).
NOTE
x(Manual transmission)
The starter will not operate if the
clutch pedal is not depressed
sufficiently.
x(Automatic transmission)
The starter will not operate if the
selector lever is not in P or N
position and the brake pedal is
not depressed sufficiently.
6. Make sure that the push button
start indicator light (green) turns
on.
1. Indicator light
2. Push button start
NOTE
xIf the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes, make sure
that the key is being carried.
xIf 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.
Refer to Engine Start Function
When Key Battery is Dead on
page 4-8.
CAUTION
If the KEY warning indication (red)
is displayed, 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.
Refer to KEY Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Red) on page
7-56.
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 indication (red)
is displayed 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 (page 7-56).
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).
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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