Mazda 2002 B2300 Specifications download pdf (Page 152)

If you should experience cold weather starting problems on (E

85)

ethanol, and neither an alternative brand of (E

85) ethanol nor an

engine block heater is available, the addition of unleaded gasoline to your

tank will improve cold starting performance. Your vehicle is designed to

operate on (E

85) ethanol alone, unleaded gasoline alone, or any mixture

of the two.

If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions

1. Press the accelerator pedal 1/3 to 1/2 way to floor and hold.

2. Turn the key to START position.

3. When the engine starts, release the key, then release the accelerator

pedal gradually as the engine speeds up.

4. If the engine still fails to start, repeat steps one through three.

5. After the engine starts, hold your foot on the brake pedal, put the

gearshift lever in gear and release the parking brake. Slowly release

the brake pedal and drive away in a normal manner.

Using the engine block heater (if equipped)

An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves

starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster

system to respond quickly. Use of an engine block heater is strongly

recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach -23° C

(-10° F) or below.

For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting

the vehicle. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not harm

the engine, so the heater can be plugged in the night before starting the

vehicle.

WARNING: To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater

with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater)

adapters.

Guarding against exhaust fumes

Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaust

fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.

Driving

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Mazda 2002 B2300 Specifications Page 152