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: Clutch pedal adjustment
Clutch Pedal Height
Measure the distance from the upper surface of the pedal pad to the carpet.
If not as specified, adjust the pedal height by turning adjustment bolt
B and locknut A.
Pedal height(with carpet)
L.H.D.: 210-216 mm {8.27-8.50 in}
R.H.D.: 209-215 mm {8.23-8.46 in}
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Sst
Some Ford SST or equivalent are used as SSTs necessary for
engine repair. Note that these SSTs are marked with Ford SST
numbers.
Note that a Ford SST number is written together with a
corresponding Mazda SST number as shown below.
Example (section ST)
Example (except section ST)
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