Mazda MX-5 Quiz
In Case of an Emergency

Push-Starting

In this manual: In Case of an Emergency
A Word to Mazda Owners — 1How to Use This Manual — 1Your Vehicle at a Glance — 3Essential Safety Equipment — 17Knowing Your Mazda — 13Before Driving Your Mazda — 14Driving Your Mazda — 20Interior Comfort — 27In Case of an Emergency — 11Maintenance and Care — 22Customer Information — 22Specifications — 3
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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 can't start a vehicle with an automatic transaxle by pushing it.

Test yourself

A quick Mazda MX-5 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.