Black plate (90,1)
NOTE
In the following cases, the KEY warning light
(red) illuminates and the engine will not start.
l
The advanced key battery is dead.
l
The advanced key is out of operational
range.
l
The advanced key is placed in areas where
it is difficult for the system to detect the
signal (page 3-7).
l
A key from another manufacturer similar to
the advanced key is in the operational
range.
8. Switch the ignition to ACC while
pushing the start knob in.
9. Switch the ignition from ACC to
START and hold (up to 10 seconds at a
time) until the engine starts.
CAUTION
Do not try the starter for more than
10 seconds at a time. If the engine
stalls or fails to start, wait 10 seconds
before trying again. Otherwise, you
may damage the starter and drain
the battery.
10. After starting the engine, let it idle for
about 10 seconds.
NOTE
l
In extremely cold weather or after the
vehicle has not been driven in several days,
let the engine warm up without operating
the accelerator.
l
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without use of the
accelerator.
l
If the engine does not start the first time,
refer to Starting a Flooded Engine under
Emergency Starting. If the engine still does
not start, have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-14).
Turning the engine off
1. Move the shift lever to the P position.
2. Switch the ignition from ON to ACC.
NOTE
When the engine is turned off and the ignition
is switched from ACC to OFF/LOCK, the KEY
indicator light (green) flashes in the instrument
cluster for about 30 seconds if the battery
power of the advanced key is low. Replace the
battery with a new one.
Refer to Battery Replacement (page 3-7).
3. Push in the start knob from the ACC
position and turn it to the OFF/LOCK.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the ignition is switched to OFF/LOCK.
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