Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Turning the Engine Off
| WARNING Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving: Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving for any reason other than in an emergency is dangerous. Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving will result in reduced braking ability due to the loss of power braking, which could cause an accident and serious injury. |
- Stop the vehicle completely.
- (Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral and set the parking
brake.
(Automatic transaxle) Shift the selector lever to the P position and set the parking brake.
- Press the push button start to turn off the engine. The ignition position is off.
| CAUTION When leaving the vehicle, make sure the push button start is off . |
NOTE
- The cooling fan in the engine compartment could turn on for a few minutes after the ignition is switched from ON to OFF, whether or not the A/C is on or off, to cool the engine compartment quickly.
- When the push button start is pressed from ON to ACC or OFF, the KEY indicator light (green) may flash for approximately 30 seconds indicating that the remaining battery power of the key is low.
- Replace with a new battery before the key becomes unusable.
- Refer to Key Battery Replacement on .
- (Automatic transaxle) If the engine is turned off while the selector lever is in a position other than P, the ignition switches to ACC.
Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button start or quickly pressing it any number of times while the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven will turn the engine off immediately. The ignition switches to ACC.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may aff ect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or ...
Other materials:
Steering Switch Inspection
Without Bluetooth System
WARNING:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag
module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings
and cautions before handling the air bag module..
1. Disconnect the negative battery cabl ...
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
If the rubber part of the drive belt auto tensioner is damaged by a screwdriver
or other tool, oil in the hydraulic pressure unit could leak and the tens ...
Safety Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety.
So cultivate good
driving habits for your own benefit.
Observe posted speed limits and drive at speeds that are safe for
the existing weather
conditions
Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
Avoid potholes and o ...
