2010 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 146
2010 Mazda RX-8 Manual
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page146 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (146,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will operate. ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started. Some indicator lights/warning lights should be inspected before the engine is started (page 5-40). NOTE (Gasoline engine models) When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the sound of the fuel pump motor operating near the fuel tank can be heard. This does not indicate an abnormality. 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. 1. Occupants should fasten their seat belts. 2. Make sure the parking brake is on. 3. Depress the brake pedal. 4. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all the way and shift into neutral. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while cranking the engine. (Automatic transmission) Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into neutral (N). NOTE (Manual transmission) The starter will not operate unless the clutch is depressed sufficiently. (Automatic transmission) The starter will not operate if the shift lever is not in P or N. NOTE (With headlight auto-leveling) When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the sound of the headlight leveling motors operating at the front of the engine compartment can be heard. This does not indicate an abnormality. START The engine is started in this position. It will crank until you release the key. It then returns to the ON position. qIgnition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC position with the key inserted, a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's door is opened. 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. 5-4 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E