Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Emergency Starting

Battery Runs Out

Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do t ...

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 ...

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Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Inspection [FS5 A EL]
On-Vehicle Inspection 1. Inspect the power supply circuit for the VSS. a. Remove the insulator from the transaxle. b. Disconnect the VSS connector. c. Switch the ignition to ON (engine off). d. Measure the voltage at VSS connector terminal A (harness-side). If there is a ...

Clutch Cover Inspection [C66 M R]
1. Remove the clutch cover.. 2. Perform the following procedures to inspect the clutch cover. If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover.. a. Measure the wear of the diaphragm spring fingers. Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum depth 0.6 ...

Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [FS5 A EL]
WARNING: A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before changing the ATF. 1. Drain the ATF. a. Remove the oil dipstick. b. Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO.2.. c. Remove the drain plug and washer to drain the ATF in ...