Mazda Mazda6: Push-Starting - In Case of an Emergency - Mazda6 Owners ManualMazda Mazda6: 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.

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