When Driving; medical devices such as pacemakers:- Page 129

4–3

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

   ON 

    This is the normal running position after 
the engine is started. The indicator light 
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light 
(amber) illuminates when the ignition 
is switched ON and the engine is not 
running.)
  Some indicator lights/warning lights 
should be inspected before the engine is 
started  (page 4-16 ).

   NOTE

  When the push button start is pressed to 
ON, the sound of the fuel pump motor 
operating near the fuel tank can be heard. 
This does not indicate an abnormality.

 Starting the Engine

WARNING

  Radio waves from the key may aff ect 
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 aff ect 
the device.

   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  4-6 .