Start/Stop Engine
Ignition Switch
Starting the Engine
Radio waves from the key may affect medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who use medical devices, ask the medical device manufacturer or your physician if radio waves from the key will affect the device.
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The key must be carried because the key carries an immobilizer chip that must communicate with the engine controls at short range.
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The engine can be started when the push button start is pressed from off, ACC, or ON.
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The push button start system functions (function which can start the engine by only carrying the key) can be deactivated to prevent any possible adverse effect on a user wearing a pacemaker or other medical device. If the system is deactivated, you will be unable to start the engine by carrying the key. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details. If the push button start system functions have been deactivated, you can start the engine by following the procedure indicated when the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead (Search).
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After starting a cold engine, the engine speed increases and a whining sound from the engine compartment can be heard.
This is for improved exhaust gas purification and does not indicate any parts defect.
(Manual transaxle)
(Automatic transaxle)
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Make sure you are carrying the key.
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Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
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Make sure the parking brake is on.
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Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely started.
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(Manual transaxle)
Continue to press the clutch pedal firmly until the engine has completely started.
(Automatic transaxle)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into neutral (N).
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(Manual transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is not depressed sufficiently.
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(Automatic transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the selector lever is not in P or N position and the brake pedal is not depressed sufficiently.
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Verify that the KEY indicator light (green) (if equipped) in the instrument cluster and the push button start indicator light (green) illuminate.
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If the push button start indicator light (green) flashes, make sure that the key is being carried (for vehicles with a type A/type B instrument cluster (Search), messages are displayed in the instrument cluster).
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If the push button start indicator light (green) flashes with the key being carried, touch the key to the push button start and start the engine (for vehicles with a type A/type B instrument cluster (Search), messages are displayed in the instrument cluster). Refer to Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead (Search).
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates, or the push button start indicator light (amber) flashes, this could indicate a problem with the engine starting system. This may prevent the engine from starting or from switching the ignition to ACC or ON (for vehicles with a type A/type B instrument cluster (Search), messages are displayed in the instrument cluster). Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
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Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) flashes after the push button start is pressed. This informs the driver that the push button start will not switch to ACC, even if it is pressed from off (for vehicles with a type A/type B instrument cluster (Search), messages are displayed in the instrument cluster).
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The key battery is dead.
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The key is out of operational range.
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The key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the system to detect the signal (Search).
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A key from another manufacturer similar to the key is in the operational range.
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(Forced engine starting method)
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 (for vehicles with a type A/type B instrument cluster (Search), messages are displayed in the instrument cluster). Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer 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 transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) are required.
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When the engine is force-started, the KEY warning light (red) (if equipped) remains illuminated and the push button start indicator light (amber) remains flashing.
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(Automatic transaxle)
When the selector lever is in the neutral (N) position, the KEY indicator light (green) (if equipped) and the push button start indicator light (green) do not illuminate.
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Press the push button start after both the KEY indicator light (green) (if equipped) in the instrument cluster and the push button start indicator light (green) illuminate.
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After starting the engine, the push button start indicator light (amber) turns off and the ignition switches to the ON position.
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(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)
After pressing the push button start and before the engine starts, the operation sound of the fuel pump motor from near the fuel tank can be heard, however, this does not indicate a malfunction.
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(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
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The starter does not rotate until the glow indicator light turns off.
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If the ignition is left switched ON for a long period of time without the engine running after the glow plugs are warmed up, the glow plugs may warm up again which will illuminate the glow indicator light.
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When starting the engine, do not release the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) until the glow indicator light in the instrument cluster turns off and the engine starts, after pressing the push button start.
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If the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) is released before the engine starts, depress the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) again and press the push button start to start the engine.
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After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds (Prohibited in Germany).
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(Germany)
Drive immediately after starting the engine. However do not use high engine speeds until reaching the operating temperature.
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(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)
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Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without the use of the accelerator.
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If the engine does not start the first time, refer to Starting a Flooded Engine under Emergency Starting. If the engine still does not start, have your vehicle inspected by an Authorised Mazda Repairer (Search).
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(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
If the ambient temperature is lower than about － 10 °C (14 °F), the maximum engine speed may not be attained for about 3 minutes after the engine starts to protect the engine.
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(Manual transaxle vehicle with i-stop function)
If the engine has stopped due to stalling, it can be restarted by depressing the clutch pedal within 3 seconds of the engine stopping.
The engine cannot be restarted even if the clutch pedal is depressed under the following conditions:
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The driver's door is open.
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The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
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The clutch pedal is not released completely after the engine stalled.
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The clutch pedal is depressed with the engine not stopped completely.
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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 (for vehicles with a type A/type B instrument cluster (Search), messages are displayed in the instrument cluster). Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer 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 transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) are required.
Turning the Engine Off
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving:
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 braking ability due to the loss of power braking, which could cause an accident and serious injury.
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Stop the vehicle completely.
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(Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral and set the parking brake.
(Automatic transaxle)
Shift the selector lever to the P position and set the parking brake.
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Press the push button start to turn off the engine. The ignition position is off.
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When leaving the vehicle, make sure the push button start is off.
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(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
If the engine is started and stopped repeatedly before it warms up, the engine may speed up while the vehicle is stopped to clean the engine internally. Do not stop the engine until the engine returns to running at its normal speed.
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(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
The cooling fan in the engine compartment could turn on for a few minutes after the ignition is switched from ON to OFF, whether or not the A/C is on or off, to cool the engine compartment quickly.
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If the system detects that the remaining battery power of the key is low when the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or OFF, the following is indicated.
Replace with a new battery before the key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement (Search).
(Vehicle equipped with Type A/B instrument cluster)
A message is indicated in the display of the instrument cluster.
(Vehicle equipped with Type C instrument cluster)
The KEY indicator light (green) flashes for approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to Taking Action (Search).
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(Automatic transaxle)
If the engine is turned off while the selector lever is in a position other than P, the ignition switches to ACC.
Emergency Engine Stop
i-stop OFF Switch
By pressing the switch until a beep sounds, the i-stop function is turned off and the i-stop warning light (amber) in the instrument cluster turns on. By pressing the switch again until the beep sounds, the i-stop function becomes operational and the i-stop warning light (amber) turns off.
If the engine is stopped with the i-stop function cancelled, the i-stop function becomes operational when the engine is started the next time.
Vehicle Roll Prevention Function (Automatic transaxle)
Vehicles with the i-stop function are equipped with a vehicle roll prevention function. This function prevents the vehicle from rolling, such as when releasing the brake pedal while on a slope under the following conditions:
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While engine idling is stopped (prevents the vehicle from rolling back)
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When the engine restarts after releasing the brake pedal (prevents the vehicle's sudden movement due to vehicle creep), sudden movement of the vehicle is prevented by controlling the brakes.
Do not rely completely on the vehicle roll prevention function.
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The vehicle roll prevention function is a supplementary function which operates for a maximum of 4 seconds after releasing the brake pedal and accelerating the vehicle from an engine idling stop condition. Over reliance on the system may result in an unexpected accident if the vehicle were to suddenly accelerate. Before starting to drive the vehicle, always confirm the safety of the surroundings and operate the selector lever, brake pedal, and accelerator pedal appropriately. Note that the vehicle may move suddenly depending on the vehicle's load or if it is towing something.
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Note that the vehicle may move suddenly after the vehicle roll prevention function is released while the vehicle is under the following conditions:
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The selector lever is in the N position.
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If the selector lever is shifted to the N position and the brake pedal is released while the i-stop function is operating, the brake force is gradually released. To accelerate the vehicle, release the brake pedal after the engine restarts and shift the selector lever to a position other than the N position.
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When the vehicle is stopped on a steep grade, the vehicle roll prevention function does not operate because engine idling is not stopped.
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The brake pedal response may change, sound may occur from the brakes, or the brake pedal could vibrate from the operation of the vehicle roll prevention function. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
i-stop Warning Light (Amber)/i-stop Indicator Light (Green)
To ensure safe and comfortable use of the vehicle, the i-stop system constantly monitors the driver's operations, the vehicle's interior and exterior environment, and the operational status of the vehicle, and uses the i-stop warning light (amber) and i-stop indicator light (green) to inform the driver of various cautions and warnings.
On vehicles equipped with the centre display, the i-stop operation status is displayed in the fuel monitor control status display.
Refer to Control Status Display (Search).
i-stop warning light (amber)
When the light is turned on
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The light turns on when the ignition is switched ON and turns off when the engine is started.
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The light turns on when the i-stop OFF switch is pressed and the system is turned off.
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(European model)
The light turns on if the following operations are performed while engine idling is stopped. In such cases, the engine does not restart automatically to ensure safety. Start the engine using the normal method.
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The bonnet is opened.
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The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.
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(Except European model)
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(Manual transaxle)
A sound is activated when the door is opened while the engine idling is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than neutral. In this case, the engine does not restart automatically to ensure safety. Shift the shift lever to neutral and start the engine.
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A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.
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The light continues to remain on even though the i-stop OFF switch has been pressed while the engine is running.
When the light is flashing
The light continues to flash if the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
i-stop indicator light (green)
When the light is turned on
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The light turns on while engine idling is stopped and turns off when the engine is restarted.
When the light is flashing
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(Manual transaxle)
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The light flashes when the shift lever is shifted to a position other than the neutral while engine idling is stopped to notify the driver that engine idling is stopped.
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By depressing the clutch pedal, the engine restarts automatically and the light turns off.
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(European model)
The light flashes when the driver's door is opened while engine idling is stopped to notify the driver that engine idling is stopped. It turns off when the driver's door is closed.
