Black plate (92,1)
3. Depress the clutch (manual transaxle)
or brake pedal (automatic transaxle)
until the ring around the key slot starts
flashing.
4. Insert the auxiliary key into the slot
while it is flashing, but DO NOT
TURN THE AUXILIARY KEY IN
THE SLOT.
CAUTION
After inserting the auxiliary key, do
not attempt to turn it in the key slot.
It could damage the vehicle or the
auxiliary key.
5. Press the push button start to start the
engine.
NOTE
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Leave the auxiliary key in the key slot while
the engine is running.
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When leaving the vehicle, remove the
auxiliary key from the key slot and the
vehicle.
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To switch the ignition position, insert the
auxiliary key into the key slot and press the
push button start without the brake
(automatic transaxle) or clutch pedal
(manual transaxle) depressed.
Turning off the engine
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2.
(Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral.
(Automatic transaxle)
Shift the shift lever to the P position.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the push button start is pressed to
off.
NOTE
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When the push button start is pressed to off
from ON, the KEY indicator light (green)
flashes for approximately 30 seconds
indicating that the remaining battery power
of the advanced key is low. Replace with a
new battery before the advanced key
becomes unusable.
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance on
page 3-5.
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(Automatic transaxle)
If the engine is turned off while the shift
lever is in a position other than P, the
ignition switches to ACC.
Emergency engine stop
WARNING
Do not press (or touch) the push button
start while the vehicle is moving:
Pressing the push button start and
stopping the engine while the vehicle
is moving for any reason other than
in an emergency is dangerous.
Stopping the engine while the vehicle
is moving will result in reduced
maneuverability and braking ability
due to the loss of power steering and
power braking, which could cause an
accident and serious injury.
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Knowing Your Mazda
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
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