Push-Starting

Do not push-start your Mazda.

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.

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Do not push-start a vehicle that has a manual transmission. It can damage the emission control system.

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You cannot start a vehicle with an automatic transmission by pushing it.

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