Emergency Operation for Starting- Page 151

2021 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Owners Manual

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NOTE

The engine cannot be started

unless the clutch pedal is fully

depressed (manual transmission)

or the brake pedal is fully

depressed (automatic

transmission).

If there is a malfunction with the

push button start function, the

push button start indicator light

(amber) 

fl

ashes. In this case, the

engine may start, however, have

the vehicle checked at an

Authorized Mazda Dealer as

soon as possible.

If the push button start indicator

light (green) does not illuminate,

perform the operation from the

beginning again. If it does not

illuminate, have the vehicle

checked at an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

To switch the ignition position

without starting the engine,

perform the following operations

after the push button start

indicator light (green) turns on.

1. Release the clutch pedal

(manual transmission) or

brake pedal (automatic

transmission).

2. Press the push button start to

switch the ignition position.

The ignition switches in the

order of ACC, ON, and o

each time the push button

start is pressed. To switch the

ignition position again,

perform the operation from

the beginning.

Emergency Operation for Starting

the Engine

If the KEY warning indication (red) is

displayed, or the push button start

indicator light (amber) 

fl

ashes, this

could indicate that the engine may not

start using the usual starting method.

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

key in the cabin, and depressing the

clutch pedal (manual transmission) or

the brake pedal (automatic

transmission) are required.

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

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  • 1. Release the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or brake pedal (automatic transmission).
  • 2. Press the push button start to switch the ignition position.