2010 Mazda CX-7 Owner's Manual - Page 88

CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page88 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (88,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE The starter will not operate if the shift lever is not in P or N. NOTE In the following cases, the KEY warning light (red) illuminates and the engine will not start. l The advanced key battery is dead. l The advanced key is out of operational range. l The advanced key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the system to detect the signal (page 3-7). l A key from another manufacturer similar to the advanced key is in the operational range. 6. Push the start knob slowly all the way in. 8. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position while pushing the start knob in. 7. Verify that the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates in the instrument cluster. The KEY warning light (red) means you cannot continue to start the engine using the Advanced Keyless System. You may have to use the auxiliary key instead (page 3-22). 9. Turn the ignition switch from the ACC position to the START position and hold (up to 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. CAUTION Do not try the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine stalls or fails to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Otherwise, you may damage the starter and drain the battery. 10. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds. 3-12 Form No.8AS7-EA-09E