Turning the Engine Off; When Driving; Do not stop the engine while the vehicle - Page 158

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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

 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 (for vehicles with a type 

A instrument cluster (page 4-32), 

messages are displayed in the instrument 

cluster). 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.

Turning the Engine Off

WARNING

Do not stop the engine while the vehicle 

is moving:

Stopping the engine while the vehicle 

is moving for any reason other than in 

an emergency is dangerous. Stopping 

the engine while the vehicle is moving 

will result in reduced braking ability 

due to the loss of power braking, which 

could cause an accident and serious 

injury.

1.  Stop the vehicle completely.

2.  Shift the selector lever to the P position 

and set the parking brake.

3.  Press the push button start to turn off 

the engine. The ignition position is off.

CAUTION

When leaving the vehicle, make sure 

the push button start is off.

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