clutch MAZDA MODEL 6 2009 Smart Start Guide (in English)

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Release
Button
S TART iN g THE EN giNE wi TH THE A DVANCED K EY
With the Advanced Key on you…
• Start the engine by pushing the Start button while pushing the
clutch pedal (manual transmission) or the brake pedal (automatic
transmission). Shut the engine OFF by pushing the Start button again.
•
To activate Accessories (ACC), push the Start button once without
pushing the clutch or brake pedal.
•
The key indicator light
will show g REEN when the advanced key
is detected and the brake pedal is pushed. The engine is ready to start.
The indicator flashes RED (for 3 seconds) when the key is not detected
or if the advanced keyless transmitter battery is dead. If illuminated
RED , the push button start may not start the engine, unless the
auxiliary key is used (see “ Emergency Vehicle Entry/Engine Start ”).
NOTE:

•
Before engine star ts (while clutch or brake is pushed), the Star t button
indicator light is g REEN when engine is ready to start, RED when system
detects a failure (engine may not start), or flashing RED (manual transmission
only) requires pushing and holding Start button to start the engine.

• Emergency Engine Stop Continuously pushing the Start button while the engine is running will turn the
engine OFF. Use only in case of an emergency.

• Emergency Vehicle Entry/Engine Start In case the Start button does not work (e.g., advanced keyless transmitter
battery is dead), locate the emergency key slot cover on the steering column,
remove the cover and insert the auxiliary key into the key slot, then push the
Start button to start the engine.
indicator
Light
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SPORT AT MANUAL S HiFT M ODE
The Sport AT Manual Shif t Mode gives you
the feel of driving a manual transmission
by allowing you to manually shif t to control
engine rpm and torque when more control
is desired.
To Use Manual Shift Mode:
• Shift lever from D to M.
NOTE:
Changing to manual mode
can be done while driving the vehicle.
To Shift Up To A Higher Gear:
• Tap shift lever back (+) once.
To Shift Down To A Lower Gear:
• Tap shift lever forward (-) once.
•
Push the clutch pedal
down completely to
star t the engine and to
shift gears.
•
To place the transmission
in Reverse, place shifter
in the neutral position,
push the shifter down,
move to the left and
push forward.
NOTE:
Do not shift into 1st
gear above 20 mph or clutch
failure could occur. Resting
your foot on the clutch pedal
while driving and using the
clutch to hold your vehicle at
a standstill while waiting on a
hill may reduce clutch life.
6-S PEED MANUAL TRANSM iSS iON
Neutral Position
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