Mazda B2300 2001 Manual page 145

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Starting Your Vehicle
1. Turn the ignition switch to START
without pressing the accelerator pedal.
NOTE
The starter will not operate . . .
S If the gearshift selector lever is
not in P (Park) or N (Neutral)
(automatic), or
S If the clutch pedal is not pushed
down all the way (manual).
2. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts. Excessive cranking could dam-
age the starter or flood the engine.
After starting the engine, let it idle
for a few seconds.
Keep your foot on the pedal and put
the gearshift lever in gear. Release
the parking brake. Slowly release the
brake pedal and drive away in the
normal manner.
Driving Your Mazda
NOTE
Whether cold or warm, the engine
should be started without use of the
accelerator except when noted in this
section.
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