Starting the Engine; When Driving; Radio waves from the key may affect - Page 133

4–5

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 4-20).

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 affect 

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 affect 

the device.

NOTE



  The key must be carried because the key 

carries an immobilizer chip that must 

communicate with the engine controls at 

short range.



  The engine can be started when the 

push button start is pressed from off, 

ACC, or ON.



  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.

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