Black plate (90,1)
CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, and the push button
start indicator light (red) illuminates,
this could indicate a problem with
the engine starting system and the
inability to start the engine or switch
the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
l
Under the following conditions, the KEY
warning light (red) flashes to inform the
driver that the push button start will not
switch to ACC even if it is pressed from off.
l
The advanced key battery is dead.
l
The advanced key is out of operational
range.
l
The advanced key is placed in areas
where it is difficult for the system to
detect the signal (page 3-7).
l
A key from another manufacturer similar
to the advanced key is in the operational
range.
l
(Forced engine starting method)
If the KEY warning light (red) and the push
button start indicator light (red) illuminate
when the brake pedal (transaxle) or the
clutch pedal (transaxle) is depressed to
start the engine, the engine may not start
using these methods. 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 advanced key in
the cabin, and depressing the brake pedal
(Automatic transaxle) or the clutch pedal
(Manual transaxle) are required.
l
When the engine is force-started, the key
warning light (red) remains illuminated and
the key indicator light (green) does not
illuminate.
7. Press the push button start after both
the KEY indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster and the push button
start indicator light (green) illuminate.
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Knowing Your Mazda
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
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