Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: 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.
Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait ten
seconds and tr ...
Overheating
Overheating
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
Sw ...
Other materials:
Shift Lock System Inspection
Shift-Lock System Inspection
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
2. Shift the selector lever to the P position.
3. Verify that the selector lever cannot be shifted from P to R position when
the brake pedal is released.
If it can be verified, go to the next step.
If not as ...
Airflow Mode Control [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
Purpose
The airflow mode control changes the airflow mode according to the vehicle
environment.
Function
The airflow mode control drives the airflow mode actuator according to the
mode switch, defroster switch, and the vehicle environment and switches the
position of the ...
Front Seat Cushion Frame Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the
air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions
in the Workshop Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated)..
If the sliding mechanisms on both side ...
