Mazda CX-3: Emergency Starting / Push-Starting

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual / If Trouble Arises / Emergency Starting / 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 2 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 5 seconds on the first try, wait 10 seconds and try again...

Overheating

If the high engine coolant temperature warning light turns on, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot...

Other information:

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual: 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. Your vehicle is equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual: Tilt/Slide Operation

The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition is switched ON. Before leaving the vehicle or washing your Mazda, make sure the moonroof is completely closed so that water does not get inside the cabin area. After washing your Mazda or after it rains, wipe the water off the moonroof before operating it to avoid water penetration which could cause rust and water damage to your headliner...