Start/Stop Engine; Ignition Switch; Push Button Start Positions- Page 146

2021 Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback Owners Manual

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Ignition Switch

Push Button Start Positions

The system operates only when the key

is within operational range.

Each time the push button start is

pressed, the ignition switches in the

order of o

, ACC, and ON. Pressing

the push button start again from ON

switches the ignition o

.

1. Indicator light

2. Push button start

NOTE

The engine starts by pressing the

push button start while depressing

the clutch pedal (manual

transmission) or the brake pedal

(automatic transmission). To switch

the ignition position, press the push

button start without depressing the

pedal.

Do not leave the ignition switched

ON while the engine is not running.

Doing so could result in the battery

going dead. If the ignition is left in

ACC (For automatic transmission,

the selector lever is in the P position,

and the ignition is in ACC), the

ignition switches o

 automatically

after about 25 minutes.

O

The power supply to electrical devices

turns o

 and the indicator light

(amber) also turns o

.

WARNING

Before leaving the driver's seat,

always switch the ignition o

, set the

parking brake, and make sure the

selector lever is in P (automatic

transmission) position or in 1st gear

or R (manual transmission):

Leaving the driver's seat without

switching the ignition o

, setting the

parking brake, and shifting the selector

lever to P (automatic transmission)

position or to 1st gear or R (manual

transmission) is dangerous.

Unexpected vehicle movement could

occur which could result in an

accident.

In addition, if your intention is to leave

the vehicle for even a short period, it is

important to switch the ignition o

, as

leaving it in another position will

disable some of the vehicle's security

systems and run the battery down.

ACC (Accessory)

Some electrical accessories will

operate and the indicator light (amber)

illuminates.

NOTE

The keyless entry system does not

function while the push button start

has been pressed to ACC, and the

doors will not lock/unlock even if they

have been locked manually.

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

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