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.
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.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-32.
Refer to Indication/Indicator Lights on
page 4-34.
NOTE
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5,
SKYACTIV-X 2.0)
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
▼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.
NOTE
xThe key must be carried because the
key carries an immobilizer chip that
must communicate with the engine
controls at short range.
xThe engine can be started when the
push button start is pressed from off,
ACC, or ON.
xThe 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 4-8.
xAfter starting a cold engine, the
engine speed increases and a
whining sound from the engine
compartment can be heard.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
4-5
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
4-6