Starting and Driving; Ignition Switch; With advanced - Page 136

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Ignition Switch

(With advanced key)

NOTE

When starting the engine using the
advanced key, refer to Starting the
Engine (page 3-10).

When starting the engine with the
auxiliary key, perform the following
procedure.

1. Remove the auxiliary key from the

advanced key (page 3-16).

2. Make sure the start knob is in LOCK

position.

3. Remove the start knob by pulling it

outward while pressing the buttons on
both the left and right sides.

4. Insert the auxiliary key in the ignition

switch.

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Ignition Switch Positions

With advanced 
key

Without advanced 
key

LOCK

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

Manual transmission

To turn the key from the ACC to the
LOCK position, push the key in at the
ACC position, then turn it to the LOCK
position.

Push the key

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Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

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