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7. Verify that the KEY indicator light
(green) illuminates in the instrument
cluster. The KEY warning light (red)
means you cannot continue to start the
engine using the Advanced Keyless
System. You may have to use the
auxiliary key instead (page 3-19).
NOTE
In the following cases, the KEY warning light
(red) illuminates and the engine will not start.
l
The advanced key battery is dead.
l
The advanced key is out of operational
range.
l
The advanced key is placed in areas where
it is difficult for the system to detect the
signal (page 3-7).
l
A key from another manufacturer similar to
the advanced key is in the operational
range.
8. Switch the ignition to ACC while
pushing the start knob in.
9. Switch the ignition from ACC to
START and hold (up to 10 seconds at a
time) until the engine starts.
CAUTION
Do not try the starter for more than
10 seconds at a time. If the engine
stalls or fails to start, wait 10 seconds
before trying again. Otherwise, you
may da mage the starter and drain
the battery.
10. After starting the engine, let it idle for
about 15 seconds. Then perform the
shift operation.
NOTE
l
In extremely cold weather (below 0°C
(32°F)) or after the vehicle has not been
driven in several days, let the engine warm
up without operating the accelerator.
l
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without use of the
accelerator.
l
The display of the variable red zone in the
tachometer changes according to the
temperature of the engine coolant. To
protect the engine, when the engine coolant
temperature is low, the engine does not run
at high speeds. The fuel supply will be cut
at an rpm lower than the red zone.
Refer to Tachometer on page 5-38.
l
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
Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-19).
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Knowing Your Mazda
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
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