Instructions for starting the engine with an over-rich fuel-air mixture (Mazda CX-5KE)

If the engine does not start, the possible cause is an over-enriched fuel-air mixture (an excess amount of fuel entered the engine combustion chambers).

To start the engine in this situation, follow these steps:.

1. If the engine does not start on the first attempt lasting 5 seconds, wait 10 seconds. Then try to start the engine again, following these steps.

2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

3. Press the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it down.

4. On a vehicle with a manual transmission, depress the clutch pedal. On a vehicle with an automatic transmission, press the brake pedal. Then press the ignition switch. If the engine starts, immediately release the accelerator pedal. If you do not release the accelerator pedal immediately, the engine speed will increase sharply.

5. If the engine does not start when the starter is turned on with the accelerator pedal fully depressed, then after a 10-second pause, turn on the starter without pressing the accelerator pedal. Crank the crankshaft with the starter for 10 seconds or until the engine starts.

If the engine does not start after performing the above procedure, stop trying to start the engine and contact an authorized Mazda dealer.