Mazda CX-3: Starting the Engine / Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual / When Driving / Start/Stop Engine / Starting the Engine / Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine

If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates, 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 transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) are required.

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...

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...

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Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual: Message Indicated on Display (Some models)

If a message is displayed in the center display (Type B audio), take appropriate action (in a calm manner) according to the displayed message. (Display example) Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately If the following messages are displayed in the center display (Type B audio), a vehicle system may be malfunctioning...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual: Recording of Vehicle Data

This vehicle is equipped with a computer which records the following main vehicle data related to vehicle controls, operation, and other driving conditions. Recorded data Vehicle conditions such as engine speed and vehicle speed Driving operation conditions such as accelerator and brake pedals, and information related to the environmental circumstances while the vehicle is driven Malfunction diagnosis information from each on-vehicle computer Information related to controls of other on-vehicle computers NOTE The recorded data may vary depending on the vehicle grade and optional equipment...