Mazda 2: Emergency Starting
Mazda2 DJ 2014–2023 Owners Manual / If Trouble Arises / Emergency Starting
- Starting a Flooded Engine (SKYACTIV-G 1.3 and SKYACTIV-G 1.5 )
- Push-Starting
- Running Out of Fuel (SKYACTIV-D 1.5)
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Starting a Flooded Engine
(SKYACTIV-G 1.3 and SKYACTIV-G 1.5 )
If the engine fails to start, it may be
fl ooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
If the engine does not start within
fi ve seconds on the fi rst try, wait ten
second
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
Running Out of Fuel (SKYACTIV-D
1.5)
CAUTION
Do not try starting the engine for more
than 30 seconds at a time. Doing so,
could damage the starter. If the engine
does not start on the fi rst try wait about
10 seconds before trying a
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Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tyre
chains, window scraper, fl ares, a small
shovel, jumper leads, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer to check the
following:
Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
Traction Control System (TCS)
The Traction Control System (TCS)
enhances traction and safety by controlling
engine torque and braking. When the TCS
detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers
engine torque and operates the brakes to
prevent loss of traction.
This means that on a slick surface, the
engine adjusts automatic
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