Driving Procedures; Power (Ignition) Switch (Vehicles Without A Smart Entry & Start System) - Mazda 2 HYBRID Owner's Manual

Power (ignition) switch

4-2.Driving procedures

(vehicles without a
smart entry & start sys-
tem)
Starting the hybrid system
1
Check that the parking brake is
set.
2
Check that the shift lever is set
in P.
3
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
4
Turn the power switch to START
to start the hybrid system.
If the "READY" indicator turns on, the
hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the "READY" indicator is illumi-
nated.
5
Check that the "READY" indica-
tor is illuminated.
The vehicle cannot be driven if the
"READY" indicator is off.
If the hybrid system does not start
The immobilizer system may not have
been deactivated. (→P.81) Contact any
authorized Mazda retailer or Mazda
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
When the ambient temperature is
low, such as during winter driving
conditions
When starting the hybrid system, the
flashing time of the "READY" indicator
may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is
until the "READY" indicator is steady
on, as steady means the vehicle is
able to move.
When the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is extremely cold (below approxi-
mately -30°C [-22°F]) under the
4-2. Driving procedures
influence of the outside temperature, it
may not be possible to start the hybrid
system. In this case, try to start the
hybrid system again after the tem-
perature of the hybrid battery
increases due to the outside tempera-
ture increase, etc.
Sounds and vibrations specific to a
hybrid vehicle
→P.75
When the steering lock cannot be
released
When starting the hybrid system, the
power switch may seem stuck in OFF.
To free it, turn the key while turning the
steering wheel slightly left and right.
If the "READY" indicator does not
come on
In the event that the "READY" indicator
does not come on even after performing
the proper procedures for starting the
vehicle, contact any authorized Mazda
retailer or Mazda authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer immediately.
If the hybrid system is malfunction-
ing
→P.383
WARNING
When starting the hybrid system
Always start the hybrid system while
sitting in the driver's seat. Do not
depress the accelerator pedal while
starting the hybrid system under any
circumstances.Doing so may cause
an accident resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
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