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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 unless the clutch is
depressed sufficiently.

(Automatic transmission)

The starter will not operate if the shift lever is

not

in P or N.

5. Switch the ignition to START and hold

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

CAUTION

Do not try the starter for more than
10 seconds at a time. If the engine
stalls or fails to start, wait 10 seconds
before trying again. Otherwise, you
may damage the starter and drain
the battery.

6. After starting the engine, let it idle for

about 10 seconds.

NOTE

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In extremely cold weather or after the
vehicle has not been driven in several days,
let the engine warm up without operating
the accelerator.

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Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without use of the
accelerator.

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If the engine does not start the first time,
refer to Starting a Flooded Engine under
Emergency Starting. If the engine still does
not start, have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-22).

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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. Switch the ignition to START and hold (up to 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts.
  • 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds.

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