Driving Your Mazda; Power Steering; Suspension Modification:- Page 182

Driving Your Mazda

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Power Steering

NOTE

If a fault occurs in the antilock sys-
tem, and the brake warning light is
not lit, the antilock system is disabled
but normal brake function remains
operational. If the light does not illu-
minate momentarily at start up,
remains on or continues to flash, the
ABS needs to be serviced.

WARNING

Suspension Modification:
Modifications to the suspension
spring rates and/or vehicle ride
height may adversely affect vehicle
stopping ability.

Your vehicle is equipped with power
steering.

Power steering uses energy from the
engine to help steer the vehicle.

To prevent damage to the power steering
pump:

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Never hold the steering wheel to the
extreme right or the extreme left for
more than a few seconds when the
engine is running.

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Do not operate the vehicle with a low
power steering pump fluid level.

If the power steering system breaks
down (or if the engine is turned off), you
can steer the vehicle manually, but it
takes more effort.

If the steering wanders or pulls, the
condition could be caused by any of the
following:

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underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s)

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high crown in center of road

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high crosswinds

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wheels out of alignment

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loose or worn components in steering
linkage