Mazda CX-5 Manual page 133

CX-5_8CT5-EA-12K_Edition1 Page133
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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 and the
inability to start the engine or switch
the ignition to ACC or ON (for
vehicles with a type A meter (page
4-22), messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Form No.8CT5-EA-12K
Black plate (133,1)
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the KEY
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warning light (red) flashes after the push
button start is pressed to inform 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 meter (page 4-22),
messages are displayed in the instrument
cluster).
The key battery is dead.
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The key is out of operational range.
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The key is placed in areas where it is
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difficult for the system to detect the
signal (page 3-6).
A key from another manufacturer similar
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to the key is in the operational range.
(Forced engine starting method)
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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
meter, messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). 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 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
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warning light (red) (if equipped) remains
illuminated and the push button start
indicator light (amber) remains flashing.
(Automatic transaxle)
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When the shift 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.
When Driving
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