Driving Tips; Break-In Period; Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment- Page 133

Break-In Period

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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 the vehicle.

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Do not race the engine.

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Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.

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

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Avoid unnecessary hard stops.

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Avoid full-throttle starts.

Saving Fuel and Protection

of the Environment

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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

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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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Drive at lower speeds.

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Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).

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Follow the maintenance schedule and
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
perform inspections and servicing.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
(U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) on page 6-4.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
(Canada) on page 6-6.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
(Mexico) on page 6-8.

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Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.

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Slow down on rough roads.

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Keep the tires properly inflated.

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Do not carry unnecessary weight.

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Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.

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Keep the wheels in correct alignment.

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Keep windows closed at high speeds.

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Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.

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