Mazda 3 2004 - How to Use the Push Button Start

CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red) is
displayed, 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 vehicle power
position to ACC or ON. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to KEY Warning Light (Red) on
page 8-48.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure
that the vehicle power is switched
OFF.
How to Use the Push
Button Start
The push button start starts/stops the
engine and switches the vehicle power
position depending on the vehicle
status and the driver's operation.
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure that the parking brake is
applied.
2. (Automatic transmission)
Make sure that the selector lever is
in the P position.
3. Depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or brake pedal
(automatic transmission).
The push button start indicator light
(green) and the KEY indicator light
(green)
in the instrument
cluster turn on.
4.
The engine starts and the KEY
indicator light (green)
in the
instrument cluster turns
off.
NOTE
Do not use high engine speeds until
reaching the operating temperature.
Driving
Push Button Start
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