Starting the engine (Mazda BT-50 (1))

Ignition switch

There are four fixed positions of the ignition switch:

LOCK: In this position, you can insert or remove the key from the ignition switch. When the key is removed, the steering wheel is locked.

ACC: in this position you can use some electrical devices: radio and control the outside mirrors.

ON: In this position, the engine runs. When the engine starts, the indicators of various systems on the instrument cluster light up.

START: This position starts the engine.

Starting the engine

Caution: Do not allow the engine to run at high speed for a long time or accelerate sharply when not warmed up.

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Turn off unnecessary lights and auxiliary equipment:.

3. For models with manual transmission:

a) Press the clutch pedal all the way down and move the gearshift lever to neutral position.

b) Keep the clutch pedal depressed until the engine starts.

4. Start the engine.

Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position. The starting aid indicator on the instrument cluster will light up.





After the indicator goes out, without pressing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the "START" position and start the engine. Release the ignition key when the engine starts.

If the engine does not start, turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" or "ACC" position and try to start the engine again.

Caution: Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may cause the starter and electrical connections to overheat. If the engine does not start within 30 seconds, wait about 30 seconds before trying again.

5. After starting the engine, let it idle for 10 seconds.

Note:

• To start the engine, turn off all auxiliary equipment.
• The engine may not start when attempting to start the engine when the starting aid indicator does not go out.
• If the starting aid indicator does not go out or does not light, there is a problem with the starting aid system. Contact a service center for diagnosis and repair.

If the engine does not start

1. Before performing checks, make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank.

2. If the engine crankshaft does not turn or turns too slowly:

a) Make sure the battery terminals are tight and clean.



b) If the battery terminals are OK, turn on the interior lighting. If there is no lighting, it is dim, or it goes out when the engine is cranked by the starter, the battery is discharged. Perform a jump start using an additional battery.

c) If the lighting is normal, but the engine does not start, then the engine is faulty,

3. If the engine crankshaft turns normally, but the engine does not start, then check:

a) Tightness of the connectors fit (eg: spark plug connections, ignition coils).

b) If the connectors are OK, the spark plugs may be "flooded" due to repeated cranking of the engine crankshaft.

Starting the engine (if the spark plugs are "flooded")

1. While pressing the accelerator pedal, crank the engine with the ignition key in the "START" position for approximately 10 seconds. Do not pump the pedal, just hold it down.

2. Release the ignition key and the accelerator pedal. Then try to start the engine without pressing the accelerator pedal.

3. If the engine does not start within 10 seconds of cranking the crankshaft, release the ignition key and wait a few minutes.

4. Try to start the engine. If the engine does not start, then:

a) Remove the spark plugs and dry the wet electrodes.

b) Turn the ignition key to the "START" position for approximately 10 seconds while keeping the accelerator pedal depressed.

c) Install the spark plugs.

5. Try starting the engine without pressing the accelerator pedal.

If the engine still does not start, it is faulty and requires adjustment or repair.

Caution: Do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at a time. This may cause overheating of the starter and electrical circuit connections.

Jump starting with an additional battery

Starting with an additional battery ("booster")

Caution: The booster battery voltage must be 12 V. Do not jump start the engine using a booster battery unless you are sure that its parameters meet the required ones.

1. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories and ensure that the vehicles do not touch.

2. If necessary, remove all vent plugs from the booster and discharged batteries. Place a cloth over the open vents on the batteries (this helps reduce the risk of explosion).

3. Connect the wiring harness to start in the following sequence:

a) Connect the wire clamp to the positive terminal of the discharged battery (1).

b) Then connect the wire clamp to the positive terminal of the booster battery (2).

c) Connect the wire clamp to the negative terminal of the booster battery (3).

d) Then to the mass (to a rigid, stationary, unpainted metal part of a car engine with a discharged battery) (4).

Note: To avoid serious injury when making connections, do not lean over the battery or allow cables or clamps to accidentally touch anything other than the appropriate battery terminals or ground.

Caution: Do not connect the cable near any part that may move when the engine cranks.

5. Start the engine in the normal way. Once started, it should run at 2000 rpm for several minutes.

6. Carefully disconnect the cables; first negative, then positive.

7. Carefully remove any cloths covering the batteries as they may contain sulfuric acid.

8. If the ventilation plugs were removed, install them in their places.

Jump starting using a battery installed in another vehicle

Before connecting and starting the engine using a battery installed in another vehicle, make sure that the reason for the inability to start the engine is precisely a discharged battery. If your vehicle or the vehicle being used for starting has electrical equipment damage, starting the engine in this way can lead to serious damage to the electrical equipment of the vehicles.

Note: We recommend that you ALWAYS disconnect the terminals from the vehicle battery that is used to start the vehicle to avoid possible damage to the vehicle's electrical equipment. However, please note that the settings for many systems will be deleted. In this case, follow the instructions described above in the "Starting with an additional battery ("booster")" subsection.

Charging a discharged battery

1. Turn off all unnecessary lights, set the steering wheel in the direction of straight ahead travel and make sure the cars do not touch.

(The article is based on website data mazbook.ru)

2. If necessary, remove all vent plugs from the batteries (this helps reduce the risk of explosion)Place a cloth over the open vents on the batteries (this helps to avoid splashing of acid from the battery).

Caution: If sulfuric acid from the battery comes into contact with your eyes or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention.

3. Connect the jumper cable set in the sequence shown in the figure.



4. Charging a discharged battery.

a) Start the engine of the vehicle that is used to start the vehicle and let it run for at least 5 minutes.

In this case, the crankshaft speed must be maintained at about 2000 rpm by pressing the accelerator pedal.

b) After 5-25 minutes, the charge of the discharged battery may be sufficient to start the engine.

5. Carefully disconnect the cables, first the negative, then the positive.

Warning: Be especially careful when performing this step. Do not touch the moving parts of the engine with your hands and watch the hems of your clothes to avoid them getting caught in the rotating parts (for example, drive belts).

6. Start the engine in the usual way.

Note: If the engine fails to start, jump start the vehicle using a booster battery.

7. Carefully remove the cloth covering the batteries as they may contain sulfuric acid. If the vent plugs were removed, reinstall them.