Starting And Stopping The Engine; General Information; Ignition Switch - Mazda BT-50 2017 Owner's Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

qGeneral points on starting
If the battery has been disconnected the
vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for approx. 8 kilometres (5
miles) after reconnecting the battery.
This is because the engine management
system must realign itself with the engine.
Any unusual driving characteristics during
this period may be disregarded.
qStarting the engine by towing or
pushing
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is
dangerous. The vehicle being towed
could surge forward when its engine
starts, causing the two vehicles to
collide. The occupants could be
injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that has a
manual transmission. It can damage the
emission control system.
NOTE
You cannot start a vehicle with an
automatic transmission by pushing it.

Starting and Stopping the Engine

IGNITION SWITCH

Never return the key to position 0 or I
when the vehicle is in motion.
0 The ignition is off.
I The ignition and all main electrical
circuits are disabled.
NOTE
Do not leave the ignition key in this
position for too long to avoid
discharging the battery.
II The ignition is switched on. All
electrical circuits are operational. Warning
lamps and indicators illuminate. This is
the key position when driving. You must
also select it when being towed.
III The starter motor is activated. Release
the key as soon as the engine starts.
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