Mazda Not a Manual manual Push-Starting

In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Starting

NOTE

lBefore installing the battery cover, make sure both of the cables connecting the negative battery terminal (right side of battery) are connected with the cables routed toward the right and back of the battery as shown in the figure.

lVerify that the covers are securely installed.

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 transmission. It can damage the emission control system.

NOTE

You can't start a vehicle with an automatic transmission by pushing it.

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