Mazda CX-3: Emergency Starting / Push-Starting

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2024) 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 (2015-2024) Owner's Manual: Fog Lights (Some models)

The fog lights can be used when the ignition is switched ON. Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. The fog lights will improve visibility at night and during foggy conditions. The fog lights turn on when the fog light switch is turned to the position and turn off when the switch is turned to the OFF position...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2024) Owner's Manual: Luggage Compartment

Luggage compartment cover* WARNING Do not place anything on top of the cover: Placing luggage or other cargo on top of the luggage compartment cover is dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, the cargo could become a projectile that could hit and injure someone...