Driving
Y
our Mazda
5-11
NOTE
Engine noise (from valve tappets)
may
occur if the engine has not
been
operated for an extended period.
The noise should stop after the
engine
has reached normal operating
temperature. If the noise does not
stop, have the vehicle inspected by
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Cold weather starting (Flexible Fuel
Vehicles Only)*
As the outside temperature approaches
freezing,
ethanol fuel distributors
should
supply winter grade (Ed 85) ethanol
(same as with unleaded gasoline). If
summer
grade (E
d
85) ethanol is used in
cold
weather conditions, you may expe
-
rience increased cranking times, rough
idle or hesitation until the engine has
warmed
up. Consult your fuel distributor
for the availability of winter grade
(E
d 85) ethanol.
High-quality blends of winter grade
(E
d 85)
ethanol
will produce satisfactory
cold
weather starting and driving results.
However, fuel composition varies, and
sub-optimal winter grade blends could
produce
increased cranking times, rough
idle or hesitation at temperatures below
0_F (–18_C). If you experience this
condition you may find that a different
brand of winter grade (E
d 85) (if avail-
able in your area) improves the perfor-
mance of your vehicle.
Cold starting performance can also be
improved
with the use of an engine block
heater.
The engine block heater is avail
-
able as a Mazda option and can also be
obtained from your Mazda dealer. Con-
sult the engine block heater section for
proper use of the engine block heater.
If you should experience cold weather
starting problems on (E
d 85) ethanol,
and neither an alternative brand of
(E
d 85) ethanol nor an engine block
heater is available, the addition of
unleaded gasoline to your tank will
improve cold starting performance.
Your vehicle is designed to operate on
(E
d 85)
ethanol alone, unleaded gasoline
alone, or any mixture of the two.
*Some models.
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