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2006 Mazda MX- 5 Miata Owners Manual

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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 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.

CAUTION

Don't 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, below

_18 °C (0 °F), 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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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.
  • 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds.

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