Outline
By pressing the push button start, switching of the power supply is performed.
Function
The start stop unit switches the power supply according to the vehicle conditions such as the selector lever (ATX)/shift lever (MTX) position and the pedal depression/release when the push button start is pressed.
Push button start indicator light
Illuminates the push button start indicator light to notify the driver of the power supply status.
System wiring diagram

Structural view

Operation
Switches between ignition switch ON (engine on)/ON (engine off)/ACC/ OFF (LOCK).
1. When the push button start is pressed, a push button start switch signal is input to the start stop unit.
2. The power supply switches according to the vehicle conditions such as the selector lever (ATX)/shift lever (MTX) position and the pedal depression/release.
NOTE:
Refer to the Push Button Start System Engine Start Permit Function regarding the engine starting conditions.

Automatic ignition switch off
If the ignition has been switched ON (engine off) or switched to ACC for 60 min or more, the start stop unit automatically switches the ignition off (LOCK).
Engine Emergency Stop
If an ignition switch ON signal is input for 3 s or more (ignition switch held pressed), or a push button start ON signal is input 3 times within 1.5 s, the start stop unit switches the ignition to ACC or off (LOCK).
Push button start indicator light
Illuminates if the conditions necessary for engine-start are met.
Flashes when the steering lock cannot be released.
Illuminates when the steering lock has been released or there is a malfunction in the system.
Flashes when a malfunction is detected.

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
IgnitionTheft Deterrent Horn Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Trunk end trim.
b. Rear scuff plate (RH).
c. Trunk side trim (RH).
d. Theft-deterrent horn.
3. Apply battery positive voltage to horn terminal A, and connect the horn retaining
bolt to ground as shown in the f ...
Instrumentation/Driver Info. Personalization
A personalization function has been adopted which enables the instrument
cluster settings to be changed.
The Mazda Modular Diagnostic System (M-MDS) is required to perform the setting.
Refer to the Workshop Manual for the detailed setting procedure.
Instrument cluster
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Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor Heater Control
Outline
Based on the control of the A/F sensor heater, a stabilized oxygen concentration
is detected even at low exhaust temperatures, and feedback control of fuel injection
even at cold engine start is made possible for improved cold temperature exhaust
emission performance.
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