Mazda 2009 Mazda6 Owner's Manual page 83

CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, and the push button
start indicator light (red) illuminates,
this could indicate a problem with
the engine starting system and the
inability to start the engine or switch
the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the KEY
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warning light (red) flashes to inform the
driver that the push button start will not
switch to ACC even if it is pressed from off.
The advanced key battery is dead.
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The advanced key is out of operational
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range.
The advanced key is placed in areas
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where it is difficult for the system to
detect the signal (page 3-7).
A key from another manufacturer similar
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to the advanced key is in the operational
range.
(Forced engine starting method)
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If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
and the push button start indicator light
(red) flashes, this could indicate a problem
with the engine starting system. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer 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
advanced key in the cabin, and depressing
the brake pedal (Automatic transaxle) or
the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle) are
required.
When the engine is force-started, the key
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warning light (red) remains illuminated and
the key indicator light (green) does not
illuminate.
If the attempt to start the engine using the
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forced-start method is unsuccessful, it may
be necessary to use the auxiliary key.
7. Press the push button start after the
KEY indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster, and the push button
start indicator light (green) illuminate.
Knowing Your Mazda
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