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:
Tire Pressure Adjustment (With TPMS)
1. Use of a digital gauge is recommended for accurate measurement of the air
pressure.
2. Tire pressure lowers gradually as time passes. Due to this, monthly air pressure
inspection is recommended.
3. Perform tire pressure adjustment before driving. (When tires are cold.)
Tire press ...
Pilot Bearing Inspection [G66 M R]
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
c. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component).
d. Remove the air cleaner component..
e. Remove the exhaust manifold insulator installation bolts an ...
Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) Control Module Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
If the BSM control modules are installed with the left and right modules
reversed, a DTC will be displayed and system will enter the fail-safe function.
Therefore, confirm that the left/right BSM control modules are installed correctly.
1. Disconnect the negative battery ...
