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:
Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key)
The immobilizer system allows the engine
to start only with an advanced key the
system recognizes.
If someone attempts to start the engine
with an unrecognized advanced key, the
engine will not s ...
Safety
All-disc antilock brakes and seat-mounted side-impact airbags are standard,
as is a tire pressure monitoring system. Apart from an optional limited-slip
differential, traction control and an elect ...
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)
Inspecting Automatic Transaxle
Fluid Level
The automatic transaxle fluid level should
be inspected regularly. Measure it as
described below.
5AT
CAUTION:
Always check the automatic
transaxle ...