Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Press the push button start to start/stop the engine or to switch the vehicle power position (OFF/ACC/ON).
Vehicle power position
OFF
All electrical accessories cannot be used.
ACC
Some electrical accessories such as audio can be used.
ON
All electrical accessories can be used.
Warning and Cautions for Using the Push Button Start
Before leaving the driver's seat, always switch the vehicle power off, set the parking brake, and make sure the selector lever is in the P position.
Leaving the driver's seat without switching the vehicle power off, setting the parking brake, and shifting the selector lever to the P position is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle movement could occur which could result in an accident. In addition, if your intention is to leave the vehicle for even a short period, it is important to switch the vehicle power position to OFF, as leaving it in another position will disable some of the vehicle's security systems and run the lead-acid battery down.
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.
Other than for an emergency situation, do not attempt to stop the engine while driving the vehicle.
If the engine 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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If the KEY warning light (red)
is displayed, or the push button start indicator light (amber) flashes, this could indicate a problem with the engine starting system. This may prevent the engine from starting or from switching the vehicle power position to ACC or ON. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.Refer to KEY Warning Light (Red) (Search).
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Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the vehicle power is switched OFF.
How to Use the Push Button Start
The push button start starts/stops the engine and switches the vehicle power position depending on the vehicle status and the driver's operation.
Starting the Engine
(Manual transmission)
(Automatic transmission)
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Make sure that the parking brake is applied.
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(Automatic transmission)
Make sure that the selector lever is in the P position.
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(Manual transmission)
Depress the clutch pedal and brake pedal.
(Automatic transmission)
Depress the brake pedal.
The push button start indicator light (green) and the KEY indicator light (green)
in the instrument cluster turn on. 
The engine starts and the KEY indicator light (green)
in the instrument cluster turns off.
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If the engine cannot start using the push button start, make sure that the power saving function of the key is not on. When the power saving function is on, the key operation indicator light does not turn on or flash. When the power saving function is on, turn it off.
Refer to Convenient Ways to Use the Key (Search).
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Do not use high engine speeds until reaching the operating temperature.
Stopping The Engine
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Stop the vehicle.
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(Manual transmission)
Shift into neutral.
(Automatic transmission)
Shift the selector lever to the P position.
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Set the parking brake.
The engine stops and the vehicle power is switched OFF.
Switching the Vehicle power Position
Press the push button start without depressing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or brake pedal (automatic transmission).
Each time the push button start is pressed, the vehicle power position is switched in the order of ACC, ON, and OFF.
When the vehicle power is switched to ACC, the push button start indicator light (amber) turns on.
When the vehicle power is switched OFF and a door is opened/closed or locked, the push button start indicator light (amber) turns off.
(Automatic transmission)
If you leave the vehicle power switched to ACC while the selector lever is in the P position, the vehicle power is switched OFF in about 25 minutes.
