Driving, Starting, Positions of the ignition – Mazda 2008 B2300 Truck User Manual

Page 146: Preparing to start your vehicle

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STARTING

Positions of the ignition

1. ACCESSORY, allows the

electrical accessories such as
the radio to operate while the
engine is not running.

2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,

automatic transmission gearshift
lever and allows key removal.
For vehicles equipped with a
manual transmission, you must
depress the ignition release
lever to release the key.

3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the

steering wheel. This position also allows the automatic transmission
shift lever to be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake
pedal being depressed.

WARNING: When the key is in the ignition and in the OFF
position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be moved
from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed.
To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking
brake.

Note:

On some vehicles, when the key is in the OFF position, the

brake-shift interlock feature will prevent the automatic transmission shift
lever from being moved out of the P (Park) position without the brake
pedal being depressed.

4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key

position when driving.

5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine

starts.

Preparing to start your vehicle

Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system.

Note:

This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment

standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of
radio noise.

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2008 B-Series (mbs)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Driving

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