Purpose, Function
The starter interlock switch mechanism prevents vehicle surge when the engine is started, enhancing safety. The engine cannot be started unless the clutch is depressed.
Construction
The mechanism is provided with a starter interlock switch on the circuit under the START STOP UNIT and thePCM.

Operation
Depressing the clutch pedal presses the starter interlock switch rod. At this time, the starter interlock switch is on, and the power circuit to starter closes. Accordingly, the starter operates only when the clutch is depressed and the engine can be started.

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Starter Interlock Switch Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
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Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge
forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants
could be injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that ...
Limitations to SRS Air Bag
In severe collisions such as those described previously in “SRS Air Bag Deployment
Criteria”, the applicable SRS air bag equipment will deploy. However, in some accidents,
the equipment may not deploy depending on the type of collision and its severity.
Limitations to front/near front colli ...