Mazda 2: 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 cannot start a vehicle with an
automatic transaxle by pushing it.
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CAUTION
Do not try starting the engine for more
than 30 seconds at a time. Doing so,
could damage the starter. If the engine
does not start on the fi rst try wait about
10 seconds before trying a
If the High engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates, the vehicle loses
power, or you hear a loud knocking or
pinging noise, the engine is probably too
hot.
WARNING
Switch the ignit
SEE MORE:
ENGINE LOCATION INDEX
Engine
(See ENGINE TUNE-UP)
(See COMPRESSION INSPECTION)
(See ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
(See ENGINE DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY)
Drive belt
(See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION)
(See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
Drive belt auto tensioner
(See DRIVE BELT AUTO
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commerciallyavailable
portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
A commercially-available, non-impedance
(3.5 ) stereo mini plug lead is required.
Contact an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer for detai
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