PUSH BUTTON START
2016 – MX-5 – Body and Accessories
PUSH BUTTON START
Purpose
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By pressing the switch ON/OFF, the push button start notifies the start stop unit of the driver power supply switching operation.
Function
Push button start indicator light
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If the push button start indicator light detects the engine switch condition, a malfunction, or the steering lock cannot be released, it indicates this to the driver by turning on/flashing the light.
START/STOP/ENGINE indicator light
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The push button start turns on the characters to improve visibility of the button.
Construction
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The push button start is located on the meter hood.
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Two types of switches are integrated in the push button start.
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The push button start has the following integrated indicators. For the illumination/flash condition of the indicator, refer to the [PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM]. (See PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM [KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM].) (See PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM [ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM].)
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ACC indicator
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ON indicator
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Indicator (green)
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Indicator (amber)
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The push button start is built into the coil antenna. (See COIL ANTENNA.)
Operation
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When the push button start is pressed, switches 1 and 2 turn on (contact point: closed), and when released, it turns off (contact point: open).
Push button start indicator light
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Green illumination
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Illuminates if the conditions necessary for engine-start are met.
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Green flashing
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Flashes when the steering lock cannot be released.
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Amber illumination
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Turns on when the ignition is switched ON (engine off) or to ACC.
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Amber flashing
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Flashes when a malfunction is detected.
START/STOP/ENGINE indicator light
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When a door is open/closed, the START/STOP/ENGINE indicator light turns on when the headlights are turned on.
Fail-safe
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Not applicable