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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

NOTE



  The key must be carried because the key 

carries an immobilizer chip that must 

communicate with the engine controls at 

short range.



  The engine can be started when the 

push button start is pressed from off, 

ACC, or ON.



  The 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 Authorized Mazda 

Dealer 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.



  After starting a cold engine, the engine 

speed increases and a whining sound 

from the engine compartment can be 

heard.

  This is for improved exhaust gas 

purification and does not indicate any 

parts defect.



  Engine-starting is controlled by the 

spark ignition system.

  This system meets all Canadian 

Interference-Causing Equipment 

Standard requirements regulating the 

impulse electrical field strength of radio 

noise.

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 press the brake pedal 

firmly until the engine has completely 

started.

5.  Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must 

restart the engine while the vehicle is 

moving, shift into neutral (N).

NOTE

The starter will not operate if the selector 

lever is not in P or N and the brake pedal 

is not depressed sufficiently.

6.  Verify that the KEY indicator light 

(green) (if equipped) in the instrument 

cluster and the push button start 

indicator light (green) illuminate.

Indicator light

Push button start

KEY indicator light 

(green)/ KEY 

warning light (red)

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