2004 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 142

Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE 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. Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into neutral (N). NOTE • In extremely cold weather, below -18°C (0°F), or after the vehicle has stood idle several days, let the engine warm up without operating the accelerator. • Whether cold or warm, the engine should be started without use of the accelerator. 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. 5-3