Mazda 3 Sport 2017 Manual page 138

When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
7. Press the push button start after both
the KEY indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster and the push button
start indicator light (green) illuminate.
NOTE
After starting the engine, the push
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button start indicator light (amber)
turns off and the ignition switches to the
ON position.
After pressing the push button start and
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before the engine starts, the operation
sound of the fuel pump motor from near
the fuel tank can be heard, however, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
8. After starting the engine, let it idle for
about ten seconds.
NOTE
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
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should be started without the use of the
accelerator.
If the engine does not start the fi rst
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time, refer to Starting a Flooded Engine
under Emergency Starting. If the engine
still does not start, have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer (page 7-19 ).
4–8
Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead
CAUTION
When starting the engine by holding
the transmitter over the push button
start due to a dead key battery or a
malfunctioning key, be careful not
to allow the following, otherwise the
signal from the key will not be received
correctly and the engine may not start.
       Metal parts of other keys or metal
objects touch the key.
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Spare keys or keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer
system touch or come near the key.
       Devices for electronic purchases,
or security passage touch or come
near the key.