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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

NOTE

When touching the push button start using 

the backside of the key as shown in the 

illustration, touch the push button start 

with the lock switch side of the key facing 

up.

5.  Verify that the push button start 

indicator light (green) turns on.

6.  Press the push button start to start the 

engine.

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) flashes. 

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 off 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 light (red) illuminates, 

or the push button start indicator light 

(amber) flashes, 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.

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