Running-In
▼Running-In
No special running-in is necessary, but
a few precautions in the
first 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the
performance, economy, and life of the
vehicle.
xDo not race the engine. xDo not maintain one constant
speed, either slow or fast, for a long
period of time.
xDo not drive constantly at
full-throttle or high engine rpm for
extended periods of time.
xAvoid unnecessary hard stops. xAvoid full-throttle starts. xDo not tow a trailer.
Saving Fuel and
Protection of the
Environment
▼Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment
How you operate your Mazda
determines how far it will travel on a
tank of fuel. Use these suggestions to
help save fuel and reduce CO
2.
xAvoid long warm-ups. Once the
engine runs smoothly, begin driving.
xAvoid fast starts. xDrive at lower speeds. xAnticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).
xFollow the maintenance schedule
and have an expert repairer (we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer) perform inspections and
servicing.
Refer to Europe on page 6-3.
Refer to Except Europe on page
6-6.
xUse the air conditioner only when
necessary.
xSlow down on rough roads. xKeep the tyres properly inflated. xDo not carry unnecessary weight. xDo not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
xKeep the wheels in correct
alignment.
xKeep windows closed at high
speeds.
xSlow down when driving in
crosswinds and headwinds.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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▼Ty re Ro ta t i o n
WARNING
Rotate tyres periodically:
Irregular tyre wear is dangerous. To
equalize tread wear for maintaining
good performance in handling and
braking, rotate the tyres periodically or
sooner if irregular wear develops.
Please refer to Scheduled maintenance
for your tyre rotation interval.
During rotation, inspect them for
correct balance.
NOTE
Because your vehicle is not equipped
with a spare tyre, you cannot do a tyre
rotation safely with the jack that comes
with your vehicle. Have an expert
repairer (we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer) perform
tyre rotation.
1. Forward
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE
ONLY) spare tyre in rotation.
Also, inspect them for uneven wear
and damage. Abnormal wear is usually
caused by one or a combination of the
following:
xIncorrect tyre pressure xImproper wheel alignment
xOut-of-balance wheel xSevere braking
After rotation, inflate all tyre pressures
to specification (page 9-10) and
inspect the wheel nuts for tightness.
CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tyres and radial
tyres that have an asymmetrical tread
pattern or studs only from front to rear,
not from side to side. Tyre
performance will be reduced if rotated
from side to side.
▼Replacing a Tyre
WARNING
Always use tyres that are in good
condition:
Driving with worn tyres is dangerous.
Reduced braking , steering , and
traction could result in an accident.
Replace all four tyres at the same
time:
Replacing just one tyre is dangerous. It
could cause poor handling and poor
braking resulting in loss of vehicle
control. Mazda strongly recommends
that you replace all four tyres at the
same time.
If a tyre wears evenly, a wear indicator
will appear as a solid band across the
tread.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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