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.
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Control system
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Drive shaft removal/installation
Caution
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it
is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the
ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropri ...