Emergency Starting
Starting a Flooded Engine (SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
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If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait ten seconds and try again.
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Make sure the parking brake is on.
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Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there.
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Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle) or the brake pedal (Automatic transaxle), then press the push button start. If the engine starts, release the accelerator immediately because the engine will suddenly rev up.
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If the engine fails to start, crank it without depressing the accelerator.
If the engine still does not start using the previous procedure, have your vehicle inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
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.
Do not push-start a vehicle that has a manual transaxle. It can damage the emission control system.
Running Out of Fuel (SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
Do not try starting the engine for more than 10 seconds at a time. Doing so, could damage the starter. If the engine does not start on the first try wait about 20 seconds before trying again.
If your vehicle runs out of fuel, add at least 10 L (2.6 US gal, 2.2 Imp gal) of fuel, and try to restart the engine. Because air can get into fuel lines when a vehicle runs out of fuel, your engine may take longer to start. If the engine does not start the first time, try starting it several more times. If it still does not start, contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
