Mazda 2: Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine
Mazda2 DJ 2014–2023 Owners 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) fl ashes, this could indicate that the engine may not start using the usual starting method. Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer 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.
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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
i-stop
The i-stop function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is
stopped at a traffi c
light or stuck in traffi c, and then restarts the engine automatically to resume
driving. The
system
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Brake Fluid
BRAKE FLUID INSPECTION
1. Verify that the brake fluid level in the reserve tank is between the MAX
and MIN marks.
If the brake fluid level is below the MIN mark, add brake fluid.
BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING
CAUTION:
Keep the fluid level in the reservoir at 3/4 full or more during the air
blee
Precaution
Intermittent Concern Troubleshooting
Vibration method
If malfunction occurs or becomes worse while driving on a rough road or when
the
engine is vibrating, perform the steps below.
NOTE:
There are several reasons why vehicle or engine vibration could cause an
electrical
malfunction. Some of th
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