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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Safety Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety.
So cultivate good
driving habits for your own benefit.
Observe posted speed limits and drive at speeds that are safe for
the existing weather
conditions
Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
Avoid potholes and o ...
Air Filter Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Remove the fuel-filler pipe protector..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Evaporative hose
2
Air filter
3. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
Air Intake Actuator Inspection [Manual Air Conditioner]
1. Connect battery positive voltage to air intake actuator terminal B (or C),
connect terminal C (or B) to ground, and then verify that the air intake actuator
operates as shown in the table.
If the operation condition is not normal, replace the air intake actuator.
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