Get In Case of an Emergency -> Emergency Starting Guide for Mazda Mx-5 SUV Third Generation (2005-2015)

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. If the engine does not start within five

seconds on the first try, turn the key to

the LOCK position, wait ten seconds

and try again.

2. Depress the accelerator all the way and

hold it there.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the START

position and hold it there―for up to

ten seconds. If the engine starts, release

the key and accelerator immediately

because the engine will suddenly rev

up.

4. If the engine fails to start, crank it

without depressing the accelerator―for

up to ten seconds.

If the engine still does not start using the

above procedure, have your vehicle

inspected by an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

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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.

Always wear eye protection when working near the battery:

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.

Wear eye protection and protective gloves to prevent contact with 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.

Always keep batteries out of the reach of children:

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

serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or on the skin.

Do not allow the positive ( ) terminal to contact any other metal object that

could cause sparks:

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. When working near a

battery, do not allow metal tools to contact the positive ( ) or negative (

terminal of the battery.

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In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Starting

Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells:

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.

Do not jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level:

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

rupture or explode, causing serious injury.

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

Connecting the end of the second jumper 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.

Route the jumper cables away from parts that will be moving:

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.

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).

Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.

Jumper cables

Discharged battery

Booster battery

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In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Starting

1. Remove the rubber hose from the

battery cover.

5. Connect the jumper cables in the exact

sequence as in the illustration.

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Connect one end of a cable to the

positive terminal on the discharged

battery (1).

Attach the other end to the positive

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terminal on the booster battery (2).

Connect one end of the other cable

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to the negative terminal of the

booster battery (3).

Connect the other end to the ground

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point indicated in the illustration

away from the discharged battery

(4).

2. Remove the battery cover from its right

side.

6. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and run it a few minutes. Then start the

engine of the other vehicle.

7. When finished, carefully disconnect the

cables in the reverse order described in

the illustration.

8. If the battery cover has been removed,

install it in the reverse order of

removal.

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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In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Starting

NOTE

Push-Starting

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Before installing the battery cover, make

sure both of the cables connecting the

negative battery terminal (right side of

battery) are connected with the cables

routed toward the right and back of the

battery as shown in the figure.

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.

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Verify that the covers are securely installed.

You can't start a vehicle with an automatic

transmission by pushing it.

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In Case of an Emergency -> Emergency Starting for Your Mazda Mx-5 SUV Third Generation (2005-2015)

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