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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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Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision by operating the brake control (SCBS brake) when the system's laser sensor (front) detects a vehicle ahead and determines that a collision with a vehicle ahead is unavoidable. It may also be ...

Dehumidifying (With air conditioner)
Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows. Set the mode selector dial to the desired position. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. Set the fan cont ...

A/C Unit Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table. CAUTION: If a non-specified grease is used, it may result in abnormal noise or improper operation of the links. Apply only the specified grease to each link. 2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly. X: Applicable—: ...

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