Mazda MX-6, Manual

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D riving Y our Mazda
Starting and Driving
N O T E
If turning the key is difficult, jig g le the
steering w heel from side to side.
A C C (A ccessory)
T he steering w heel unlocks and som e
electrical accessories w ill operate.
O N
T his is the norm al running position after
the engine is started. T he w arning lights
(except brakes)should be inspected before
the engine is started (page 5-23).
ST A R T
The engine is started in this position. It
w ill crank until you release the key; then
it returns to the O N position. The brake
w arning light can b e checked after the
engine is started (page 5-23).
▼ Ignition Key Reminder
If the ignition sw itch is in the L O C K or
A C C position, a beep w ill sound w hen
any door is opened.
Starting the Engine
N O T E
Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system .
T his system m eets all C anadian
Interference-C ausing E quipm ent
Standard requirem ents regulating the
im pulse electrical field strength o f
radio noise.
1. O ccupants should fasten their seat
belts.
2. M ake sure the parking brake is on.
3. D epress the brake pedal.
4. (M a n u a l tra n s a x le )
D epress the clutch pedal all the w ay
and shift into neutral.
K eep the ped al depressed w hile
cranking the engine.
The starter w ill n ot operate if the
clutch p edal is n o t p ushed dow n all the
way.
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