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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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General Procedures (Front And Rear Axles)
Wheel and Tire Installation 1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque. Tightening torque 88—118 N·m {9.0—12 kgf·m, 65—87 ft·lbf} Connector Disconnection 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable ...

A Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
1. Partially peel back the seaming welt. 2. Pull the upper end of the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove clip A and B. 3. Cut the lead wire connecting clip B and grommet using a nipper and pull out the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow sh ...

Front Fog Light Aiming
CAUTION: If the front fog light aiming is adjusted with cargo in the vehicle, it may not adjust correctly. Adjust the front fog light aiming with the vehicle under the following conditions: No occupants inside vehicle Cargo other than spare tire, jack, and tools ...

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