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: Schedule 2

Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary. R: Replace L: Lubricate C: Clean T: Tighten D: Drain Remarks: *1 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual: Turn and Lane-Change Signals

The ignition must be switched ON to use the turn and lane-change signals. Turn Signals Move the signal lever down (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self-cancel after the turn is completed. If the indicator light continues to flash after a turn, manually return the lever to its original position...