Mazda 6 Owners Manual: 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 cannot start a vehicle with an automatic transaxle by pushing it.
Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait ten
seconds and tr ...
Overheating
If the high engine coolant temperature warning light turns on, the vehicle loses
power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too
hot.
WARNING
Pull over to a safe ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Knock sensor inspection
Note
Perform the following test only when directed.
Resistance Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
2. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
3. Measure the resistance between the knock sensor terminals A and B using an
ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the knock sens ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Bright-Metal Maintenance
Use tar remover to remove road tar and insects. Never do this with a knife
or similar tool.
To prevent corrosion on brightmetal surfaces, apply wax or chrome preservative
and rub it to a high luster.
During cold weather or in coastal areas, cover bright-metal parts with a
coating of ...