WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass; or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the; engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.- Page 149

2002 Mazda B3000 B Series Owners Manual

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WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass
or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the
engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.

WARNING: Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in
other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open
the garage door before you start the engine. See

Guarding

against exhaust fumes

in this chapter for more instructions.

WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle,
have your authorized Mazda dealer inspect your vehicle
immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

Important safety precautions

A computer system controls the engine’s idle revolutions per minute

(RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs higher than normal in

order to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down

automatically, have the vehicle checked authorized at an Mazda

dealership. Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more than 10 minutes at

high engine RPM.
Before starting the vehicle:

1. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts. For

more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the

Seating and safety restraints

chapter.

2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.

If starting a vehicle with an

automatic transmission:

•

Make sure the parking brake is

set.

•

Make sure the gearshift is in P

(Park).

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  • 1. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts.
  • 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.
  • Make sure the parking brake is set.
  • Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park).

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