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
OverheatingMazda 6 Owners Manual: Pcm removal/installation
Note
For replace the PCM, Setup the WDS and perform the PCM
configuration. (See PCM CONFIGURATION.)
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. For R.H.D, perform the following procedures.
(1) Remove the front side trim (left-side).
(2) Partially peel back the flower covering.
3 ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Direct Mode
Direct mode can be used for temporarily switching gears by operating the steering
shift switch while the vehicle is being driven with the selector lever in the D
range.
While in direct mode, the D and M indication illuminate and the gear position
in use is illuminated. Direct mode is canceled ...