Emergency Starting; Starting A Flooded Engine - Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual

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Starting a Flooded Engine

If the engine does not start the first time,
perform the following procedure to start
the engine.
1. While the accelerator pedal is fully
depressed, switch the ignition to
START and crank the engine for about
7 to 8 seconds.
2. Release the ignition switch and
accelerator pedal.
3. Start the engine as normally without
depressing the accelerator.
The fuel injection is cut by fully
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depressing the accelerator pedal.
If the engine starts during Step 1, the
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engine will rev up. Release the ignition
switch and accelerator pedal
immediately.
Avoid racing the engine or driving the
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vehicle right after starting the engine.
Do not hold the ignition switch in the
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START position for over 10 seconds. It
may damage the starter and drain the
battery.
If the engine still does not start using
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the above procedure, have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Form No.8BQ7-EA-10H
Black plate (323,1)
In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Starting

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