Mazda CX-5 Manual page 165

CAUTION
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 (page 7-42),
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.
NOTE
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 (page 7-42),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster).
The key battery is dead.

The key is out of operational

range.
The key is placed in areas where it

is difficult for the system to detect
the signal (page 3-6).
A key from another manufacturer

similar to the key is in the
operational range.
Start/Stop Engine
(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 (page
7-42), 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.
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.
(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.
7. 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.
When Driving
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