Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
| WARNING Never tow a vehicle to start it: Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants could be injured. |
| CAUTION Do not push-start a vehicle that has a manual transaxle. It can damage the emission control system. |
NOTE You cannot start a vehicle with an automatic transaxle by pushing it.
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 ...
Overheating
If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates, the vehicle loses
power, or you hear a loud knocking or
pinging noise, the engine is probably too
hot.
WARNING
Switch ...
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Maintenance Monitor (Type B audio)
Select the icon on the
home screen to display the “Applications” screen.
Select “Maintenance” to display the maintenance list screen.
Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:
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How to Use Stitcher™* Radio
What is Stitcher™ Radio?
Stitcher™ radio is an application which can be used to listen to Internet radio
or stream
podcasts.
Recommended content is automatically selected by registering content which you
put into
your favorites, or by pressing the Like or Dislike button.
For details on ...
How the SRS Air Bags Work
Your Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags
are
designed to work together with the seat belts to help to reduce injuries during
an accident.
The SRS air bags are designed to provide further protection for passengers in
addition to the
seat belt functions. ...