Protecting Your Mazda- Page 109

Protecting Your Mazda

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Money-Saving Suggestions

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

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

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Avoid fast starts.

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

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Use the air conditioning only when
necessary.

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Slow down on rough roads.

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Keeps the tires properly inflated.

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Don’t carry unnecessary weight.

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Don’t rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.

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Keep the wheels in correct align-
ment.

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Keep windows closed at high speeds.

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Slow down when driving in cross-
winds and headwinds.

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(4x4)

Four-wheel drive operation is not
recommended on dry pavement.
Driving in 4WD HIGH or 4WD
LOW will cause:

— Unnecessary noise;

— Unnecessary tire and component

wear;

— Higher fuel consumption.