Black plate (91,1)
NOTE
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After starting the engine, the push button
start indicator lights (ACC and ON) turn
off and the ignition is in the ON position.
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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.
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(With headlight auto-leveling)
After pressing the push button start and
before the engine starts, the operation
sound of the headlight leveling motors
operating at the front of the engine
compartment can be heard, however, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
8. After starting the engine, let it idle for
about ten 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 7-17).
Starting the engine using the auxiliary
key
If the engine cannot be started for reasons
such as the advanced key battery is dead,
the engine can be started using the
auxiliary key.
1. Slide the auxiliary key out from the
bottom of the advanced key.
2. Use the auxiliary key to remove the
key slot cover.
3. Depress the clutch (manual transaxle)
or brake pedal (automatic transaxle)
until the ring around the key slot starts
flashing.
4. Insert the auxiliary key into the slot
while it is flashing, but DO NOT
TURN THE AUXILIARY KEY IN
THE SLOT.
CAUTION
After inserting the auxiliary key, do
not attempt to turn it in the key slot.
It could damage the vehicle or the
auxiliary key.
5. Press the push button start to start the
engine.
NOTE
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Leave the auxiliary key in the key slot while
the engine is running.
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When leaving the vehicle, remove the
auxiliary key from the key slot and the
vehicle.
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To switch the ignition position, insert the
auxiliary key into the key slot and press the
push button start without the brake
(automatic transaxle) or clutch pedal
(manual transaxle) depressed.
Turning off the engine
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
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