Mazda CX-9 Owners Manual: 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 5 seconds on the first try, wait 10 seconds and try again. 2. Make sure the parking brake is on. 3. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 4. Depress the brake pedal, then press the push button start. If the engine starts, release the accelerator immediately because the engine will suddenly rev up. 5. 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 Authorized Mazda Dealer. Push-Starting 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 2 vehicles to collide. The occupants could be injured. NOTE You cannot start a vehicle with an automatic transaxle by pushing it. |
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Mazda CX-9 Owners Manual > Automatic Transaxle: Shift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is depressed. To shift from P: 1. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine. 3. Press and hold the lock-release button. 4. Move the selector lever. NOTE When the ignition is switched to ACC or the ignition is switche ...
Mazda CX-9 Owners Manual
