Mazda 2 HYBRID Owner's Manual page 171

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4-2. Driving procedures
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
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
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started
using the smart entry & start system.
Refer to P.409 to restart the hybrid sys-
tem.
Electronic key battery depletion
→P.122
Conditions affecting operation
→P.135
Notes for the entry function
→P.136
Steering lock function
After turning the power switch off and
opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to
the steering lock function. Operating
the power switch again automatically
cancels the steering lock.
When the steering lock cannot be
released, "Push Power Switch while
Turning Steering Wheel in Either
Direction" will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Press the power switch shortly and
firmly while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
To prevent the steering lock motor
from overheating, the motor may be
suspended if the hybrid system is
turned on and off repeatedly in a short
period of time. In this case, refrain
from operating the power switch. After
about 10 seconds, the steering lock
motor will resume functioning.
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
Electronic key battery
→P.351
Operation of the power switch
If the switch is not pressed shortly and
firmly, the power switch mode may not
change or the hybrid system may not
start.
If attempting to restart the hybrid sys-
tem immediately after turning the
power switch off, the hybrid system
may not start in some cases. After
turning the power switch off, please
wait a few seconds before restarting
the hybrid system.
Customization
If the smart entry & start system has
been deactivated in a customized set-
ting, refer to P.407.