When Driving; Emergency Operation for Starting- Page 139

2021 Mazda CX-3 Cx 3 Owners Manual

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5. Make sure that the push button start

indicator light (green) turns on.

6. Press the push button start to start the

engine.

NOTE

The engine cannot be started unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(manual transaxle) or the brake
pedal is fully depressed (automatic
transaxle).

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

transaxle) or brake pedal
(automatic transaxle).

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) 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 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 clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle) are required.

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

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  • 5. Make sure that the push button start indicator light (green) turns on.
  • 6. Press the push button start to start the engine.
  • 1. Release the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or brake pedal (automatic transaxle).
  • 2. Press the push button start to switch the ignition position.