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:
Headlight Aiming
CAUTION:
If the headlight aiming is adjusted with cargo in the vehicle, it may not
adjust correctly. Adjust the headlight aiming with the vehicle under the following
conditions:
No occupants inside vehicle
Cargo other than spare tire, jack, and tools not loaded
...
Engine Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
WARNING:
Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury
and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious
injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin ...
Light Bulbs
WARNING
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself:
Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself is dangerous. Because the
xenon fusion bulbs require high
voltage, you could receive an electric
shock if the bulbs are handled
incorrectly. Consult an Authorized
...
