Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Emergency Starting

Battery Runs Out

Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do t ...

Starting a Flooded Engine

If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait ten seconds a ...

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Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) Switch Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Continuity Inspection 1. Verify that the CPP switch is installed properly.. 2. Remove the battery cover.. 3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 4. Disconnect the CPP switch connector.. 5. Verify that the continuity between CPP switch terminals A and B when the clutch pedal is depress ...

If You Must Use the Front Seat for Children
If you cannot put all children in the rear seat, at least put the smallest children in the rear and be sure the largest child up front uses the shoulder belt over the shoulder. NEVER put a rear-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat whether your vehicle is equipped with a ...

Brake Switch Inspection
CAUTION: Inspect the brake switch with it installed to the brake pedal, otherwise the brake switch may not operate normally. If the brake switch is removed from the brake pedal, replace the brake switch with a new one. 1. Disconnect the brake switch connector. 2. Verify that th ...