2009 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 170

Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. l NOTE l In extremely cold weather or after the vehicle has not been driven in several days, let the engine warm up without operating the accelerator. Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without use of the accelerator. 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 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 Do not 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. 5-4