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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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
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Automatic Transmission
Controls
▼Automatic Transmission Controls
1. Lock-release button
2. Selector lever
Indication Various Lockouts
Indicates that you must depress
the brake pedal and hold in the
lock-release button to shift (The ig-
nition must be switched ON).
Indicates the selector lever can be
shifted freely into any position.
Indicates that you must hold in the
lock-release button to shift.
NOTE
The Sport AT has an option that is not
included in the traditional automatic
transmission that gives the driver the
option of selecting each gear instead of
leaving it to the transmission to shift
gears. Even if you intend to use the
automatic transmission functions as a
traditional automatic, you should also
be aware that you can inadvertently
shift into manual shift mode and an
inappropriate gear may be retained as
the vehicle speed increases. If you
notice the engine speed going higher
or hear the engine racing, confirm you
have not accidentally slipped into
manual shift mode (page 4-46).
When Driving
Automatic Transmission
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Shift-Lock System
▼Shift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting
out of P unless the brake pedal is
depressed.
To shift from
P:
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press and hold the lock-release
button.
4. Move the selector lever.
NOTE
xWhen the ignition is switched to
ACC or the ignition is switched
off,
the selector lever cannot be shifted
from P position.
xThe ignition cannot be switched to
OFF if the selector lever is not in P
position.
▼Shift-Lock Override
If the selector lever will not move from
P position using the proper shift
procedure, continue to hold down the
brake pedal.
Ty p e A
1. Remove the shift-lock override
cover using a cloth-wrapped
flat
head screwdriver.
2. Insert a flat screwdriver and push it
down.
1. Cover
3. Press and hold the lock-release
button.
4. Move the selector lever.
Take the vehicle to an expert repairer
(we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer) to have the system checked.
Ty p e B
1. Press the lock-release button with
the button pressed.
1. Button
2. Move the selector lever.
Take the vehicle to an expert repairer
(we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer) to have the system checked.
When Driving
Automatic Transmission
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