Starting and Stopping the EV System

Power Switch Position

Power Switch Position

Function of Each Power Switch Position

The power switch is switched in the order of OFF, ACC, and ON each time the power switch is pressed with the brake pedal not depressed. When pressing the power switch again from ON, it returns to OFF.

  1. Indicator light

  2. Power switch

Power switch

Function

OFF

The power is switched OFF. The power switch indicator light (amber) turns off.

ACC

Some electrical accessories such as the audio can be used while the EV system is stopped (READY indication is not displayed). The power switch indicator light (amber) turns on.

ON

All electrical accessories can be operated while the EV system is stopped (READY indication is not displayed). The power switch indicator light (amber) turns on. (The power switch indicator light turns off while the EV system is operating (READY indication is displayed).

 

  • The READY indication is displayed in the instrument cluster when the EV system is activated. The READY indication remains displayed while the EV system is operating.

    1. READY indication

  • If the power switch is left in the ACC position, the power switch switches OFF after about 25 minutes.

  • The EV system starts by pressing the power switch with the brake pedal completely depressed. To switch the power switch position, press the power switch without depressing the pedal.

  • The power switch is not switched OFF when the power switch indicator light turns off while the EV system is stopping. Before leaving the vehicle, always switch the power switch OFF (power switch indicator light off).

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Starting the EV System

Starting the EV System

Before Starting the EV System

  1. Make sure that the parking brake is applied.

  2. Make sure that the selector lever is in the P position.

     

    • The EV system cannot be started when the selector lever is in a position other than P.

      Shift the selector lever to the P position.

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  3. Assume the correct driving posture to make sure that the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal can be firmly depressed with the right foot. Check the pedal positions to make sure that one cannot be depressed for the other by mistake.

Starting the EV System

 

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.

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  • 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.

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  1. Make sure you are carrying the key.

  2. Continue to depress the brake pedal firmly.

  3. 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).

    1. Indicator light

    2. Power switch

  4. 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.

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    • 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.

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  5. Make sure that the READY indication is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Starting the EV System When the Key Battery is Dead

 

Key operation

Do not allow the following conditions. Otherwise, the vehicle will not receive the signal from the key correctly and the EV system may not start.

  • Metal parts of other keys or metal objects touch the key.

  • 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.

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If the EV system cannot be started because of a dead key battery, the EV system can be started using the following procedure:

  1. Continue to depress the brake pedal firmly.

  2. Make sure that the KEY indicator light in the instrument cluster and power switch indicator light (green) flashes.

  3. Align the center area of the emblem on the transmitter with the center area of the power switch while the power switch indicator light (green) flashes.

    1. Indicator light

    2. Power switch

    3. Transmitter

    4. Emblem

  4. After the power switch indicator light (green) changes to full illumination, press the power switch.

     

    • The EV system cannot start unless the brake pedal is completely depressed.

    • If there is a problem with starting the EV system, the power switch indicator light (amber) flashes. In this case, the EV system could be started, however, have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

    • If the power switch indicator light (green) does not turn on, perform the operation from the beginning. If it still does not turn on, have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

    • To change the power switch position, release the brake pedal after the power switch indicator light (green) turns on, then press the power switch.

    • The power switch is switched in the order of OFF, ACC, and ON each time it is pressed. Once the power switch is switched OFF, the power switch position can no longer be changed. Therefore, to start the EV system, perform the operation from the beginning.

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  5. Make sure that the READY indication is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Stopping the EV System

Stopping the EV System

When Stopping the EV System

  1. Shift the selector lever to the P position.

  2. Press the power switch. The READY indication is not displayed in the instrument cluster and the EV system stops, and then the power switch is switched OFF.

 

Other than for an emergency situation, do not attempt to stop the EV system while driving the vehicle:

If the EV system is stopped while driving the vehicle, loss of brake power and power steering functions could occur, making it difficult to control the vehicle which could result in an accident.

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Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the power switch is switched OFF (READY indication is not displayed).

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  • Key battery

    If the system detects that the key's remaining battery power is low when the power switch is switched from ON to ACC or OFF, the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in the instrument cluster or the KEY warning indication is displayed on the multi-information display.

    Refer to Starting the EV System When the Key Battery is Dead (Search).

  • Selector lever position

    • Because the AUTO P (parking lock) function operates, the power switch can be switched OFF even with the selector lever in a position other than P, however, for reasons of safety, shift the selector lever to the P position and then switch the power switch OFF.

    • If you switch the power switch OFF with the selector lever in a position other than P, a warning sound and a display indication notify you that the selector lever position and the shift position do not match.

  • Power switch position

    If you leave or try to leave the vehicle without switching the power switch OFF, the KEY warning light (red) flashing, a display indication, and a warning sound notify you that the power switch is not switched OFF.

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Emergency EV System Stop

Pressing the power switch continuously or pressing it quickly any number of times even if the vehicle is not stopped, will stop the EV system. The power switch switches to ACC.

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