2004 Mazda B Series; Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt); Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)- Page 109

2004 Mazda B2300 Truck B Series Owners Manual

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Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)

In cold weather, ethanol fuel distributors should supply winter grade
(E

d

85) ethanol. If summer grade (E

d

85) ethanol is used in cold weather,

you may experience increased cranking times, rough idle or hesitation
until the engine has warmed up. Consult your fuel distributor for the
availability of winter grade (E

d

85) ethanol. High-quality blends of winter

grade (E

d

85) ethanol will produce satisfactory cold weather starting and

driving results.

Cold starting performance can also be improved by using an engine block
heater. Engine block heaters are available as an option and can be
obtained from your Mazda dealer. Consult the engine block heater
section for proper use of the engine block heater.

If you experience cold weather starting problems on (E

d

85) ethanol, and

neither an alternative brand of (E

d

85) ethanol nor an engine block

heater is available, adding unleaded gasoline to your tank will improve
cold starting performance. Your vehicle is designed to operate on (E

d

85)

ethanol, unleaded gasoline alone, or any mixture of the two.

If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible
fuel vehicles only)

1. Press and hold down the accelerator 1/3 to 1/2 way to floor, then

crank the engine.

2. When the engine starts, release the key, then gradually release the

accelerator pedal as the engine speeds up. If the engine still fails to
start, repeat Step 1.

Using the engine block heater (if equipped)

An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting
and heater/defroster performance. Use of an engine block heater is
strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach
-23° C (-10° F) or below. For best results, plug the heater in at least
three hours before starting the vehicle. The heater can be plugged in the
night before starting the vehicle.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use
your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged
(cheater) adapters.

2004 Mazda B Series

(mbs)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English

(fus)

Driving

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  • 1. Press and hold down the accelerator 1/3 to 1/2 way to floor, then crank the engine.
  • 2. When the engine starts, release the key, then gradually release the accelerator pedal as the engine speeds up.
  • 1. Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting and heater/defroster performance.

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