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:
Turbocharger Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
Compressor Wheel Inspection
1. Remove the turbocharger..
2. Visually inspect the compressor wheel from view A for the cracks, damage,
or bending on all the compressor wheel blades.
If there are any cracks or damage, replace the turbocharger..
NOTE:
If there is contact b ...
Passenger Compartment Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation [Full Auto Air
Conditioner]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate.
b. Front side trim.
c. Dashboard under cover.
d. Upper panel.
e. Shift lever knob (MTX).
f. Selector lever knob (ATX).
g. Shift panel.
h. Side wall.
i. Console.
j. Hood release lever ...
Climate Control Unit Removal/Installation [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift lever knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
f. Console.
g. Center panel.
h. Audio unit.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
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