Push-Starting - Mazda mx-5 2007 Manual

In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Starting
NOTE
Before installing the battery cover,
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make 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
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installed.
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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.