2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 95

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 4 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 5. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold (up to 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. Brake System M Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be greater than usual. 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 WARNING Driving with the Engine Off: Continuing to drive when the engine is stalled or turned off is dangerous. Braking will require more effort, and the brake's power-assist could be depleted if you pump the brake. This will cause longer stopping distances or even an accident. Don't continue driving when the engine is stalled or turned off, find a safe place to stop. Riding the Brakes: Driving with your foot continuously on the brake pedal or steadily applying the brakes for long distances is dangerous. This causes overheated brakes, resulting in longer stopping distances or even total brake failure. This could cause loss of vehicle control and a serious accident. Avoid continuous application of the brakes. Shift to a lower gear when going down steep hills. • 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. • To protect the engine, when the engine coolant temperature is low, the engine does not run at high speeds. The fuel supply will be cut at an rpm lower than the red zone. 5-4 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C