2002 Mazda B4000 Owner's Manual - Page 151

Driving 1. Turn the key to 5 (START) without pressing the accelerator 4 pedal and release as soon as the 3 engine starts. The key will 5 return to 4 (ON). 2. If the temperature is above -12° 2 C (10° F) and the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to 1 OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine does not start in two attempts, press the accelerator all the way to the floor and hold. Turn the key to the START position. 3. If the temperature is below -12° C (10° F) and the engine does not start in 15 seconds on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine does not start in two attempts, press the accelerator pedal all the way to floor and hold. Turn the key to START position. 4. When the engine starts, release the key, then release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up. 5. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake, shift into gear and drive. Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only) As the outside temperature approaches freezing, ethanol fuel distributors should supply winter grade (Ed85) ethanol (same as with unleaded gasoline). If summer grade (Ed85) ethanol is used in cold weather conditions, 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 (Ed85) ethanol. High-quality blends of winter grade (Ed85) ethanol will produce satisfactory cold weather starting and driving results. However, fuel composition varies, and sub-optimal winter grade blends could produce increased cranking times, rough idle or hesitation at temperatures below -18 degrees C (0 degrees F). If you experience this condition you may find that a different brand of winter grade (Ed85) (if available in your area) improves the performance of your vehicle. Cold starting performance can also be improved with the use of an engine block heater. The engine block heater is available as a Mazda option and can also be obtained from your Mazda dealer. Consult the engine block heater section for proper use of the engine block heater. 151