Mazda Not a Manual manual Break-In Period, Money-Saving Suggestions

Before Driving Your Mazda

Driving Tips

Break-In Period

No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda.

lDo not race the engine.

lDo not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of

time.

lDo not drive constantly at full-throttle or high engine rpm for extended periods of time.

lAvoid unnecessary hard stops. l Avoid full-throttle starts.

Money-Saving Suggestions

How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use these suggestions to help save money on fuel and repairs.

lAvoid long warm-ups. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving.

lAvoid fast starts.

lKeep the engine tuned. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-4) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing.

lUse the air conditioner only when necessary.

lSlow down on rough roads.

lKeep the tires properly inflated. l Do not carry unnecessary weight. l Do not rest your foot on the brake

pedal while driving.

l Keep the wheels in correct alignment. l Keep windows closed at high speeds. l Slow down when driving in crosswinds

and headwinds.

WARNING

Never stop the engine when going down a hill:

Stopping the engine when going down a hill is dangerous. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may cause damage to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering or braking control could cause an accident.

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