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, wait ten 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 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.
5. If the engine fails to start, crank it without depressing the accelerator.
If the engine still does not start using the above procedure, have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Push-StartingFront Fog Light Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the screws and bolt.
3. Pull up the front under cover No.1 and remove the mudguard screw shown in
the figure.
4. Disconnect the connector.
5. While pressing the clip tab in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the
figure ...
Gear Position Indicator [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The gear position indicator illuminates while under manual shift control
and displays the gear number while driving.
Construction
The gear position indicator is built into the instrument cluster.
Operation
The TCM sends a gear position indic ...
Anticorrosion, Sound Insulation, And Vibration Insulation
Body Sealing
Apply body sealer where necessary.
For locations where application of body sealer is difficult after installation,
apply it before installation.
Application of Undercoating
Apply an undercoat to the required location of the body.
Application ...