Mazda MX-5 Owner's Manual page 72

MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page71
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8. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC
position while pushing the start knob
in.
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
l
_ 18° C (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,
l
it should be started without use of
the accelerator.
Form No.8V80-EA-06F
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
Turning off the engine
1. Shift 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.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position.
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