2005 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 99

RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page99 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (99,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Starting the Engine NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to side. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will operate. ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started. The warning lights (except brakes) should be inspected before the engine is started (page 5-36). 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. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all the way and shift into neutral. Keep the 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 (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; then it returns to the ON position. The brake warning light can be checked after the engine is started (page 5-36). qIgnition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC position, a beep sound will be heard when the driver's door is opened. (Manual transmission) The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is not pushed down all the way. (Automatic transmission) 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. 5-3 Form No.8T69-EA-04G