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:
Floor Covering Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front seat.
b. Audio amplifier (Vehicles with Bose®).
c. Front scuff plate.
d. Joint cover.
e. Front side trim.
f. Fuel-filler lid opener lever bezel.
g. Selector lever knob (ATX).
h. Shift lever knob (MTX ...
Intake Air Temperature (Iat) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Resistance Inspection
NOTE:
Because the IAT sensor is integrated in the MAF sensor, replacing the IAT
sensor includes replacement of the MAF/IAT sensor.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the MAF/IAT sensor connector.
4. Mea ...
Vacuum Pump Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
1. Pinch open the clamp using pliers and disconnect the vacuum hose from the
vacuum pump.
2. Install the vacuum gauge as shown in the figure, then check the vacuum.
3. Warn up the engine.
If the pressure is less than the specification, inspect for the following.
M ...
