When Driving- Page 125

4–9

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

   NOTE

y

  The engine cannot be started unless the 

brake pedal is fully depressed.

y

  If there is a malfunction with the push 

button start function, the push button 
start indicator light (amber) fl ashes. 
In this case, the engine may start, 
however, have the vehicle checked at an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as 
possible.

y

  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.

y

  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  brake  pedal.
   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 
ignition position again, perform the 
operation from the beginning.

 Emergency Operation for Starting 

the Engine

    If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates, 
or the push button start indicator light 
(amber) fl ashes, 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 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 brake pedal are 
required.