Mazda 2008 MX-5 Miata Owner's Manual page 73

MX-5_8X49-EA-07F_Edition2 Page73
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9. Turn the ignition switch from the ACC
position to the START position and
hold (up to 10 seconds at a time) until
the engine starts.
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.
10. After starting the engine, let it idle for
about 10 seconds.
NOTE
In extremely cold weather, below _ 18° C
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(0° F), or after the vehicle has not been
driven in several days, let the engine warm
up without operating the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
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should be started without use of the
accelerator.
Turning off the engine
1. Move the shift lever to the P position
(Automatic transmission).
2. Turn the ignition switch from the ON
position to the ACC position.
NOTE
When the engine is turned off and the ignition
switch it turned from the ACC position to the
LOCK position, the KEY indicator light
(green) flashes in the instrument cluster for
about 30 seconds if the battery power of the
advanced key is low. Replace the battery with a
new one.
Refer to Battery Replacement (page 3-6).
3. Push in the start knob from the ACC
position and turn it to the LOCK
position.
Form No.8X49-EA-07F
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
NOTE
When turning the ignition switch to the
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LOCK position, the ignition switch has to
be pushed in from the ACC position and
turned. Without being pushed in, the
ignition switch stops at the ACC position
and the vehicle battery may be discharged
if the ignition switch is left in the ACC
position. When leaving the vehicle, make
sure the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position.
If the vehicle is left with the ignition switch
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not in the LOCK position, a beep sound is
heard and the indicator light flashes to
notify the driver.
Refer to Warning Beep (page 3-17).
Black plate (73,1)
Knowing Your Mazda
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position.
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