Mazda 3 Smart Start Manual page 4

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ACCELERATED WARM-UP SYSTEM (AWS) –
MAZDA3 SKYACTIV ONLY
Vehicle Starting (e.g., First start of the day on cold mornings):
Your vehicle is equipped with SKYACTIV combustion technology. This
technology includes AWS (Accelerated Warm-up System) for optimal
emission performance during cold starting conditions.
Cold Start (First start of the day on cold mornings):
Depress the brake (Automatic Trans.) or clutch (Manual Trans.), then start
the engine.
What you will notice:
higher (1500 RPM) for 30 seconds to 1 minute to quickly bring the catalyst
to efficient operating temperature. The RPM will reduce to idle once the
temperature is achieved. This is normal engine operation under cold
start conditions.
NOTE:
You can drive the vehicle during AWS activation, no need to wait.
Normal Start (Emission components within optimal
temperature range):
Depress the brake (Automatic Trans.) or clutch (Manual Trans.), then start
the engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE WITH
ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
While Carrying the Advanced Key...
• Start the engine by pushing the START/STOP button, while
pushing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission).
• Shut the engine OFF by pushing the START/STOP button again.
• Activate Accessories (ACC) by pushing the START/STOP button
once without pushing the clutch or brake pedal.
• T he key indicator light
when the advanced key is detected and the clutch pedal (M/T) or the
brake pedal (A/T) is pushed. The indicator blinks RED
the ignition ON and the key is not detected or the advanced keyless
transmitter battery is dead. If illuminated RED, the START/STOP
button may not start the engine, unless the auxiliary key is used
(see "Starting the Engine with the Auxiliary Key").
NOTE:
RED
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holder. The key may not be detected in the cup holder.
On start-up, the engine speed and sound are
will show
Key Indicator Light may flash if the key is placed in the cup
GREEN (engine ready to start)
(3 sec) with