Starting and Driving; Ignition Switch- Page 162

Black plate (162,1)

Ignition Switch

With advanced key

Refer to

“

Starting the engine (page 3-11)

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for information on how to use the ignition
switch.

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Ignition Switch Positions
(Without Advanced Key)

LOCK

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The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. Only in this position can the
key be removed.

Manual transaxle

To turn the key from the ACC to the
LOCK position, push the button when the
key is at the ACC position, then turn the
key to the LOCK position.

Button

Push the 
button

Automatic transaxle

To turn the key from the ACC to the
LOCK position, the shift lever must be in
the P position.

Shift lever 
engaged in P 
(park)

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Driving Your Mazda

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Some models.

Starting and Driving

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