Mazda 3 Hatchback 2023 Ignition Switch User Manual

Introduction

A beautiful and sporty car that captures the essence of Mazda’s renowned performance and design is the Mazda 3 Hatchback 2023. The ignition switch, which opens the door to starting and driving the car, is one of its fundamental parts. The ignition switch is crucial to creating a smooth and convenient driving experience in the Mazda 3 Hatchback 2023. The Mazda 3 Hatchback 2023’s ignition switch blends cutting-edge technology with user-friendly features. The ignition switch is conveniently positioned within easy reach and was placed with the driver in mind to enable seamless engagement. Because Mazda recognizes how crucial security is in today’s society, the Mazda 3 Hatchback 2023’s ignition switch is outfitted with cutting-edge security technologies.

These elements aid in preventing unauthorised entry and guarantee that the car is always kept secure. This contains anti-theft features and cutting-edge encryption technologies that protect the car from unauthorised ignition or potential theft. Additionally, the Mazda 3 Hatchback 2023’s ignition switch features intelligent key recognition, making entry and ignition possible without the use of traditional keys. The convenience of traditional key insertion and turning is removed by this useful function, which improves the entire driving experience.

Ignition Switch

Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the key is within operational range. Each time the push button start is pressed, the ignition switches in the order of off, ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button start again from ON switches the ignition off.

1.  Indicator light
2. Push button start

NOTE

• The engine starts by pressing the push button start while depressing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or the brake pedal (automatic transmission). To switch the ignition position, press the push button start without depressing the pedal.
• Do not leave the ignition switched ON while the engine is not running. Doing so could result in the battery going dead. If the ignition is left in ACC (For automatic transmission, the selector lever is in the P position, and the ignition is in ACC), the ignition switches off automatically after about 25 minutes.

Off
The power supply to electrical devices turns off and the indicator light (amber) also turns off.

WARNING
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always switch the ignition off, set the parking brake, and make sure the selector lever is in P (automatic transmission) position or in 1st gear or R (manual transmission): Leaving the driver’s seat without switching the ignition off, setting the parking brake, and shifting the selector lever to P (automatic transmission) position or to 1st gear or R (manual transmission) 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 ignition off, as leaving it in another position will disable some of the vehicle’s security systems and run the battery down.

ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.

NOTE
The keyless entry system does not function while the push button start has been pressed to ACC, and the doors will not lock/unlock even if they have been locked manually.

ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started. The indicator light (amber) turns off. (The indicator light (amber) illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and the engine is not running.) Some indicator lights/warning lights should be inspected before the engine is started. Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights . Refer to Indication/Indicator Light

NOTE
When the push button start is pressed to ON, the sound of the fuel pump motor operating near the fuel tank can be heard. This does not indicate an abnormality.

Starting the Engine

Starting the Engine WARNING 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.

NOTE

• The key must be carried because the key carries an immobilizer chip that must communicate with the engine controls at short range.
• The engine can be started when the push button start is pressed from off, ACC, or ON.
• The push button start system functions (function which can start the engine by only carrying the key) can be deactivated to prevent any possible adverse effect on a user wearing a pacemaker or other medical device. If the system is deactivated, you will be unable to start the engine by carrying the key. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details. If the push button start system functions have been deactivated, you can start the engine by following the procedure indicated when the key battery goes dead. Refer to Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead on 
•  After starting a cold engine, the engine speed increases and a whining sound from the engine compartment can be heard. This is for improved exhaust gas purification and does not indicate any parts defect.
• Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise.

1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
3.  Make sure the parking brake is on.
4.  Continue to depress the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely started.
5.  (Manual transmission) Continue to depress the clutch pedal firmly until the engine has completely started.
6. (Automatic transmission) Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into neutral (N).

NOTE

• (Manual transmission)
  The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is not depressed sufficiently.
  (Automatic transmission)
  The starter will not operate if the selector lever is not in P or N position and the brake pedal is not depressed sufficiently.

Make sure that the KEY indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster and push button start indicator light (green) turns on.

1. Indicator light
2.  Push button start

NOTE

•  If the push button start indicator light (green) flashes, make sure that the key is being carried.
• If the push button start indicator light (green) flashes with the key being carried, touch the key to the push button start and start the engine. Refer to Engine Start Function When Key .

CAUTION
If the KEY warning indication (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 ignition to ACC or ON. Refer to KEY Warning Indication/Warning Light (Red) on page. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

NOTE

• Under the following conditions, the KEY warning indication (red) is displayed after the push button start is pressed. This informs the driver that the push button start will not switch to ACC, even if it is pressed from off.
• 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.
• (Forced engine starting method) If the KEY warning indication (red) is displayed, or the push button start indicator light (amber) flashes, this could indicate that the engine may not start using the usual starting method. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. If this occurs, the engine can be force-started. Press and hold the push button start until the engine starts. Other procedures necessary for starting the engine, such as having the key in the cabin, and depressing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or the brake pedal (automatic transmission) are required.
• When the engine is force-started, the KEY warning indication (red) remains displayed and the push button start indicator light (amber) remains flashing.
• (Automatic transmission) When the selector lever is in the neutral (N) position, the push button start indicator light (green) does not turn on.
• Press the push button start after the push button start indicator light (green) turns on.

NOTE
After starting the engine, the push button start indicator light (amber) turns off and the ignition switches to the ON position. After pressing the push button start and before the engine starts, the operation sound of the fuel pump motor from near the fuel tank can be heard, however, this does not indicate a malfunction. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds.

NOTE

• Do not use high engine speeds until reaching the operating temperature.
• Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without the use of the accelerator.
• If the engine does not start the first time, refer to Starting a Flooded Engine under Emergency Starting. If the engine still does not start, have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer .

Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead
CAUTION
When starting the engine by holding the transmitter over the push button start due to a dead key battery or a malfunctioning key, be careful not to allow the following, otherwise the signal from the key will not be received correctly and the engine 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.

If the engine cannot be started due to a dead key battery, the engine can be started using the following procedure:

1. Continue to depress the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely started.
2.  (Manual transmission)
   Continue to depress the clutch pedal firmly until the engine has completely started.
3. (Automatic transmission)
   Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into neutral (N).
4.  Make sure that the push button start indication light (green) flashes.
5.  Align the center area of the emblem on the transmitter with the center area of the push button start while the push button start indicator light (green) flashes.

1. Indicator light
2. Push button start
3. Transmitter
4. Emblem

• Make sure that the push button start indicator light (green) turns on. Press the push button start to start the engine.
• The engine cannot be started unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed (manual transmission) or the brake pedal is fully depressed (automatic transmission).
• If there is a malfunction with the push button start function, the push button start indicator light (amber) flashes. In this case, the engine may start, however, have the vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
•  If the push button start indicator light (green) does not illuminate, perform the operation from the beginning again. If it does not illuminate, have the vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
•  To switch the ignition position without starting the engine, perform the following operations after the push button start indicator light (green) turns on.
• Release the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or brake pedal (automatic transmission).
• Press the push button start to switch the ignition position. The ignition switches in the order of ACC, ON, and off each time the push button start is pressed. To switch the ignition position again, perform the operation from the beginning.

Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine
If the KEY warning indication (red) is displayed, or the push button start indicator light (amber) flashes, this could indicate that the engine may not start using the usual starting method. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. If this occurs, the engine can be force-started. Press and hold the push button start until the engine starts. Other procedures necessary for starting the engine such as having the key in the cabin, and depressing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or the brake pedal (automatic transmission) are required.

FAQs

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