Starting and Stopping the EV System

1. Make sure that the parking brake is applied.

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

    

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   • 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.

 

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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.

    

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   • 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.