Engine Start Function When Key; When Driving; Battery is Dead- Page 176

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After pressing the push button start
and before the engine starts, the
operation sound of the fuel pump
motor from near the fuel tank can be
heard, however, this does not
indicate a malfunction.

8. After starting the engine, let it idle for

about 10 seconds.

NOTE

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Whether the engine is cold or warm,
it should be started without the use
of the accelerator.

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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
7-22).

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Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead

CAUTION

When starting the engine by holding the
transmitter over the push button start due
to a dead key battery or a malfunctioning
key, be careful not to allow the following,
otherwise the signal from the key will not
be received correctly and the engine may
not start.

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Metal parts of other keys or metal objects
touch the key.

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Spare keys or keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer system
touch or come near the key.

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Devices for electronic purchases, or
security passage touch or come near the
key.

If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:
1. Continue to depress the brake pedal

firmly until the engine has completely
started.

2. Make sure that the push button start

indication light (green) flashes.

3. Align the center area of the emblem on

the transmitter with the center area of
the push button start while the push
button start indicator light (green)
flashes.
 

Push 
button 
start

Emblem

Transmitter

4. Make sure that the push button start

indicator light (green) turns on.

5. Press the push button start to start the

engine.

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

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