Radio waves from the key may affect medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who use medical devices, ask the medical device manufacturer or your physician if radio waves from the key will affect the device.
The EV system can be started regardless of the power switch position (OFF, ACC, ON).
The key must be carried by the driver.
If this function is disabled, the EV system cannot be started even if the key is carried. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
If the function to start the EV system only by carrying the key is disabled, the EV system can be started using the procedure for starting the EV system when the key battery is dead.
When the charge connector is connected to the charge port or during charging, the EV system cannot be started.
The vehicle can be driven while the READY indication is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Make sure that the KEY indicator light in the instrument cluster and power switch indicator light (green) turn on.
When the power switch indicator light (green) is flashing, the key battery might be depleted.
Refer to Starting the EV System When the Key Battery is Dead (Search).
Indicator light
Power switch
Press the power switch with the power switch indicator light (green) turned on.
If there is a problem with the power switch, the power switch indicator light (amber) flashes. In this case, the EV system could be started, however, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) flashes in the instrument cluster or the KEY warning indication is displayed on the multi-information display and the EV system will not start:
The key battery is dead.
The key is out of operational range.
The key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the system to detect the signal.
A key from another manufacturer similar to the key is in the operational range.
If the power switch indicator light (amber) flashes, the EV system may no longer be able to start using the usual starting method.
Depress the brake pedal completely and continue to press the power switch until the EV system is started completely. After the EV system has started, the power switch indicator light (green) turns off and the power switch is switched ON.
If you attempt to start the EV system while the selector lever is in a position other than P, a message is displayed on the multi-information display to urge you to shift the selector lever to the P position.
Shift the selector lever to the P position and then start the EV system.
The function to start the EV system only by carrying the key can be disabled, preventing people using a heart pacemaker or other medical device from being negatively affected.
