Mazda CX-3: Emergency Starting / Push-Starting

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) 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 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual: Operation


    System triggering conditions The horn sounds intermittently and the hazard warning lights flash for about 30 seconds when the system is triggered by any one of the following: Unlocking a door with the auxiliary key, door lock switch, or an inside door-lock knob...

    Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual: Direct Mode (Some models)


    Direct mode can be used for temporarily switching gears by operating the steering shift switch while the vehicle is being driven with the selector lever in the D position. While in direct mode, the D and M indication illuminate and the gear position in use is illuminated...

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    Speedometer

    The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle.

    NOTE

    (Analog speedometer type)

    If a few seconds have elapsed after switching the ignition off, the needle may deviate. However, this does not indicate a problem.

    Speed Unit Selector (Digital Speedometer)(Some models)

    In some countries, you may have to change the speed units between km/h and mph.

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