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 can't start a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle by pushing it.
See also:
Owner Maintenance Schedule
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle
inspections at the
indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Autho ...
Safety
Standard features include:
Antilock brakes
Side-impact airbags for the front seats
Side curtain airbags and active front head restraints
Standard electronic stability system
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Manual Transaxle Operation
Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
The shift pattern of the transaxle is
conventional, as shown.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down
while shifting; then release it slowly.
A safety feature p ...