x
When the steering wheel is locked
The power switch indicator light
(green) flashes. Release the steering
wheel by pressing the power switch
while turning the steering wheel to
the left and right.
x
If the power switch is left in the ACC
position, the power switch switches
OFF after about 25 minutes.
x
The EV system starts by pressing the
power switch with the brake pedal
completely depressed. To switch the
power switch position, press the
power switch without depressing the
pedal.
x
The power switch is not switched
OFF when the power switch
indicator light turns o while the EV
system is stopping. Before leaving the
vehicle, always switch the power
switch OFF (power switch indicator
light o).
Starting the EV System
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Before Starting the EV System
1. Make sure that the parking brake is
applied.
2. Make sure that the selector lever is
in the P position.
NOTE
x
The EV system cannot be started
when the selector lever is in a
position other than P.
Shift the selector lever to the P
position.
3. Assume the correct driving posture
to make sure that the accelerator
pedal and the brake pedal can be
firmly
depressed with the right foot.
Check the pedal positions to make
sure that one cannot be depressed
for the other by mistake.
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Starting the EV System
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may aect
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 aect
the device.
NOTE
x
The EV system can be started
regardless of the power switch
position (OFF, ACC, ON).
x
The key must be carried by the
driver.
x
If this function is disabled, the EV
system cannot be started even if the
key is carried. Consult an Authorised
Mazda Repairer for details.
When Driving
Starting and Stopping the EV System
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