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Before Driving

Driving Tips

Driving In Flooded Area

WARNING

Dry off brakes that have become 

wet by driving slowly, releasing the 

accelerator pedal and lightly applying 

the brakes several times until the brake 

performance returns to normal:

Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. 

Increased stopping distance or the 

vehicle pulling to one side when 

braking could result in a serious 

accident. Light braking will indicate 

whether the brakes have been affected.

CAUTION

Do not drive the vehicle on flooded 

roads as it could cause short circuiting 

of electrical/electronic parts, or 

engine damage or stalling from 

water absorption. If the vehicle has 

been immersed in water, consult an 

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Overloading

WARNING

Be careful not to overload your vehicle:

The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) 

and the gross vehicle weight rating 

(GVWR) of the vehicle are on the 

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label 

on the driver's door frame. Exceeding 

these ratings can cause an accident 

or vehicle damage. You can estimate 

the weight of the load by weighing the 

items (or people) before putting them 

in the vehicle.

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