Push-Starting - Mazda 2008 MX-5 Miata Owner's Manual

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In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Starting
NOTE
Before installing the battery cover, make
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sure both of the cables connecting the
negative battery terminal (right side of
battery) are connected with the cables
routed toward the right and back of the
battery as shown in the figure.
Verify that the covers are securely installed.
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Form No.8X49-EA-07F
Black plate (278,1)

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 transmission. It can
damage the emission control system.
NOTE
You can't start a vehicle with an automatic
transmission by pushing it.