Mazda 6 Quiz
If Trouble Occurs

Starting a flooded engine

In this manual: If Trouble Occurs
A Welcome Message to Mazda Owners — 1Illustrated Index — 6Essential Safety Equipment — 24Before driving — 31While Driving — 37Interior Features — 29Maintenance — 22If Trouble Occurs — 18Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects — 28Specifications — 4
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If the engine does not start, it may be flooded (excess fuel in the cylinders).

Follow these steps:

  1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first attempt, wait ten seconds and try again.
  2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
  3. Press the accelerator pedal fully to the floor and hold it there.
  4. Press the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or the brake pedal (automatic transmission), then press the engine start button. If the engine starts, release the accelerator immediately to avoid over-revving the engine.
  5. If the engine does not start, crank it without pressing the accelerator pedal.

If the engine still does not start after performing the above steps, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Mazda dealer.

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