Mazda 1978 GLC Instructions; Maintenance And Servicing page 33

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In cold weather, depending on the degree of col d,
follow these steps:
1. Turn the ign iti on key to the "ON" position.
2. Pull the choke knob all the way out.
Do not depress the accelerator pedal.
3 . Turn the ignition key
to
the "START" position .
Release the key as soon as the engi ne starts.
4. The choke knob may be pushed in less than half
of its full stroke
to
achieve a smooth idle.
Caution:
Extended high speed idling of the engine (5 minutes
or more ) could produce excessive exhaust system
temperature that can damage your vehicle. You also
should avoid extended or unnecessary low speed idling.
COLO ENGINE WARM ENGINE FLOOOEO ENGINE
00 not depress
pedal
Depress 14 down Depress pedal to
and start engine floor and start engine
4- 2
WARM ENGINE
1. Depress the accelerator pedal about half-way.
Do not pump it; do not use th e choke knob.
2. Turn the ignition key to the "START" position.
When the engine starts, release the key.
Gradually let up the accelerator pedal.
If
th~
engine is warm or hot and won't start, it may
be
flooded .... Wait half minute or more before attempting
to restart, and follow these steps:
1. Slowly depress the accelerator pedal fully and hold
it while cranking the engine.
2. Turn the ignition key to the "START" position and
hold it until the engine starts.
3. When the engine starts, release the key and gradually
release the accelerator pedal.