Starting the Engine; When Driving; Radio waves from the key may affect- Page 172

Starting the Engine

WARNING

Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:

Before using the key near people who use
medical devices, ask the medical device
manufacturer or your physician if radio
waves from the key will affect the device.

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 position
and the brake pedal is not depressed
sufficiently.

6. Verify that the KEY indicator light

(green) (if equipped) in the instrument

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

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