Push-Starting - Mazda Mazda5 Owner's Manual

In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Starting
CAUTION
After installing the battery cover,
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make sure that the cover is
completely secured. If it is not
completely secured, it could contact
other systems while the vehicle is
driven causing a malfunction.
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
MZR 2.0
NOTE
Verify that the covers are securely
installed.
7-22
Verification location
Verification location

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 can't start a vehicle with an
automatic transaxle by pushing it.