Black plate (96,1)
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
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In extre mely cold weather, below
–18°C (0°F), or after the vehicle has
not been driven in several days, let
the engine warm up without
operating the acceler ator.
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Whether the engine is cold or war m,
it should be started without use of
the accelerator.
Brake System
qFoot Brake
Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automati cally 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.
WARNING
Coasting with the Engine Off:
Continuing to coast 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 conti nue
coasting 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 stead ily applying
the brakes for long distances is
dangerous. This causes overheated
brakes, resulting in longer stopp ing
distances or even total brake failure.
This could cause loss of vehicle
control an d a serious accident. Avoid
continuous application of the brakes.
Shift to a lower gear when going down
steep hill s.
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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
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