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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Power Retractable Hardtop Mx 5 Owners Manual

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ACC (Accessory)

The steering wheel unlocks and some
electrical accessories will operate.

ON

This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 5-39).

NOTE

When the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, the sound of the fuel pump motor
operating near the fuel tank can be heard. This
does not indicate an abnormality.

START

The engine is started in this position. It
will crank until you release the key; then
it returns to the ON position.

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Ignition Key Reminder

If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or
ACC position with the key inserted, a
continuous beep sound will be heard
when the driver's door is opened.

Starting the Engine

NOTE

Engine-starting is controlled by the spark
ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Standard requirements
regulating the impulse electrical field strength
of radio noise.

1. Occupants should fasten their seat

belts.

2. Make sure the parking brake is on.

3. Depress the brake pedal.

4.

(Manual transmission)

Depress the clutch pedal all the way
and shift into neutral.
Keep the clutch pedal depressed while
cranking the engine.

(Automatic transmission)

Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).

NOTE

(Manual transmission)

The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal
is

not

depressed all the way.

(Automatic transmission)

The starter will not operate if the shift lever is

not

in P or N.

5. Turn the ignition switch to the START

position and hold (up to 10 seconds at
a time) until the engine starts.

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Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

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  • 1. Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
  • 2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
  • 3. Depress the brake pedal.
  • 4. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all the way and shift into neutral.
  • 5. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold (up to 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts.

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