Purpose, Function
The starter rotates the crankshaft via the ring gear and it serves as a trigger to start the engine.
Construction
The starter is installed to the rear part of the engine on the left side.

The starter is a coaxial reduction type which can obtain high torque.

Operation
For starter cut-off control details, refer to CONTROL SYSTEM..
Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Starter Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Starting System [Skyactiv G 2.0]Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the plug hole plate..
3. Remove the front under cover No.2..
4. Remove the front under cover No.1..
5. Remove the splash shield..
6. Drain the manual transaxle oil..
7. Disconnect and/or remove the following parts in the engin ...
Liftgate
WARNING
Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compartment:
Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment is dangerous.
The person in the luggage compartment could be seriously injured or killed during
sudden braking or a collision.
Do not drive with the liftgate open:
Exhaust gas ...
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 ...