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 ...
Other materials:
Front Combination Light Bracket Replacement
NOTE:
Verify that the front combination light is not damaged before using the repair
bracket for installation when the original brackets are damaged. If the front
combination light component is damaged, replace the light as a single unit.
1. Cut off the front combination light br ...
Manifold Absolute Pressure (Map) Sensor/Boost Air Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation
[Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
NOTE:
Because the boost air temperature sensor is integrated in the MAP sensor,
replacing the boost air temperature sensor includes replacement of the MAP sensor/boost
air temperature sensor.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove t ...
A/C Compressor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Discharge the refrigerant..
3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
4. Remove the drive belt..
5. Remove the water hose bracket.
CAUTION:
If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability
will b ...
