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:
After Getting In
- Are all doors closed and locked?
- Is the seat adjusted properly?
- Are the inside and outside mirrors
adjusted?
- Is the steering wheel adjusted properly?
- Is each occupant's seat belt fasten ...
Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the
following conditions
apply.
- Repeated short-distance driving.
- Driving in dusty conditions.
- Driving with extended use of ...
Steering Wheel
WARNING:
Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving:
Adjusting the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Moving it can very easily cause the
driver to abruptl ...