When Driving- Page 132

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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

   NOTE

y

  The key must be carried because the 

key carries an immobilizer chip that 
must communicate with the engine 
controls at short range.

y

  The engine can be started when the 

push button start is pressed from off, 
ACC, or ON.

y

  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 .

y

  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 

purifi cation and does not indicate 
defect of the parts.

y

  Engine-starting is controlled by the 

spark ignition system.

  This system meets all Canadian 

Interference-Causing Equipment 
Standard requirements regulating the 
impulse electrical fi eld 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 

fi rmly until the engine has completely 
started.

   5.    

(Manual transaxle)

Continue to press the clutch pedal 
fi rmly until the engine has completely 
started.

(Automatic transaxle)

Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must 
restart the engine while the vehicle is 
moving, shift into neutral (N).

   NOTE

(Manual transaxle)

  The starter will not operate if the clutch 
pedal is not depressed suffi ciently.

(Automatic transaxle)

  The starter will not operate if the selector 
lever is not in P or N and the brake pedal 
is not depressed suffi ciently.

   6.   Verify that the KEY indicator light 

(green) in the instrument cluster and the 
push button start indicator light (green) 
illuminate.

Indicator light

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