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:
Engine Coolant Level Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while
the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine
coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage
the engine and cooling system.
Tu ...
Drive Belt Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G 2.0]
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
NOTE:
Remove/install the drive belt from the underside of the vehicle.
Generator Drive Belt Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the dri ...
Lights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when
the time setting *1 of the auto headlight off
function is off.
If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or the ignition is switched off, a
continuous beep sound will be heard when
the driver's door is opened.
*1 If the light switch is le ...
