Get In Case of an Emergency -> Emergency Starting Guide for Mazda 3 4 Door First Generation (2004-2009)

In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Starting

Starting a Flooded Engine

If the engine fails to start, it may be

flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).

Follow this procedure:

1. Depress the accelerator all the way and

hold it there.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the START

position and hold it there―for up to 10

seconds. If the engine starts, release the

key and accelerator immediately

because the engine will suddenly rev

up.

3. If the engine fails to start, crank it

without depressing the accelerator―for

up to 10 seconds.

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In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Starting

Jump-Starting

Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you

feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service

technician do the work.

WARNING

Follow These Precautions Carefully:

To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the following precautions

carefully before using the battery or inspecting it.

Eye Protection:

Working without eye protection is dangerous. Battery fluid contains SULFURIC

ACID which could cause blindness if splashed into your eyes. Also, hydrogen gas

produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to

explode. Always wear eye protection when working near the battery.

Spilled Battery Fluid:

Spilled battery fluid is dangerous.

Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause serious injuries if it gets

in eyes, skin or clothing. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water for

15 minutes or wash your skin thoroughly and get medical attention. Wear eye

protection and protective gloves to prevent contact with battery fluid.

Children and Batteries:

Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous. Battery fluid could cause

serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or on the skin. Always keep batteries out of the

reach of children.

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In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Starting

WARNING

Keep Flames Away:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced

during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An

exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including

cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells. When working near a battery, do

not allow metal tools to contact the positive ( ) or negative ( ) terminal of the

battery. Do not allow the positive ( ) terminal to contact the vehicle body.

Battery-Related Explosion:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced

during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An

exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames, including

cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells.

Low Fluid Level or Frozen Battery:

Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level is dangerous. It may

rupture or explode, causing serious injury.

Don't jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level.

Connecting to Negative Terminal:

Connecting the end of the second cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the discharged

battery is dangerous.

A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone.

Connect the negative cable to a good ground point away from the battery.

Connecting Jumper Cable to Moving Parts:

Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is dangerous.

The cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury. Never

connect a jumper cable to or near any part that moves.

CAUTION

Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition system, and

other electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries in

series or a 24 V motor generator set).

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In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Starting

Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.

Jumper cables

Discharged

battery

Booster battery

1. For vehicles equipped with an engine

cover, remove the engine cover.

2. Remove the battery cover from its front

side.

Battery cover

3. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V

and that its negative terminal is

grounded.

4. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle, don't allow both vehicles to

touch. Turn off the engine of the

vehicle with the booster battery and all

unnecessary electrical loads in both

vehicles.

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Emergency Starting

5. Connect the jumper cables in the exact

sequence as in the illustration.

Push-Starting

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Connect one end of a cable to the

positive terminal on the discharged

battery (1).

WARNING

Towing a Vehicle to Start It:

Towing a vehicle to start it is

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Attach the other end to the positive

terminal on the booster battery (2).

dangerous. The vehicle being towed

could surge forward when its engine

starts, causing the two vehicles to

collide. The occupants could be

injured. Never tow a vehicle to start it.

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Connect one end of the other cable

to the negative terminal of the

booster battery (3).

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Connect the other end to a solid,

stationary, exposed metallic point

(for example, the right hand side

engine mounting bolt) away from

the discharged battery (4).

You can't start a vehicle with an automatic

transaxle by pushing it.

CAUTION

6. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and run it a few minutes. Then start the

engine of the other vehicle.

Do not push-start a vehicle that has a

manual transaxle. It can damage the

emission control system.

7. When finished, carefully disconnect the

cables in the reverse order described in

the illustration.

NOTE

Verify that the covers are securely

installed.

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In Case of an Emergency -> Emergency Starting for Your Mazda 3 4 Door First Generation (2004-2009)

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