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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 ...

Other materials:

Transaxle Oil Replacement [A26 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground. 2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2.. 3. Remove the drain plug and gasket. 4. Drain the oil into a suitable container. 5. Install a new gasket and the drain plug. Tightening torque 28—51 N·m {2.9—5.2 kgf·m, 21—37 ft·lbf} 6. Remo ...

Ignition Switch Inspection [Without Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the column cover.. 3. Remove the ignition switch.. 4. Verify that the continuity between the ignition switch terminals is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the ignition switch. ...

Compression Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING: Hot engines and oil can cause severe burns. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal/installation of each component. Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel. Fuel ...

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