2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 219

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 20 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold it there-for up to 10 seconds. If the engine starts, release the key and accelerator immediately because the engine will suddenly rev up. 3. If the engine fails to start, crank it without using the accelerator-for up to 10 seconds. Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you feel unsure about jumpstarting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. WARNING Battery-Related Explosion: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells. Low Fluid Level or Frozen Battery: Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level is dangerous. It may rupture or explode, causing serious injury. Don't jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level. CAUTION Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition system, and other electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries in series or a 24 V motor generator set). 7-20 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C