Driving Tips; Break-In Period; Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment- Page 134

Break-In Period

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Break-In Period

No special break-in is necessary, but a

few precautions in the 

fi

rst 1,000 km

(600 miles) may add to the

performance, economy, and life of the

vehicle.



Do not race the engine.



Do not maintain one constant

speed, either slow or fast, for a long

period of time.



Do not drive constantly at

full-throttle or high engine rpm for

extended periods of time.



Avoid unnecessary hard stops.



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

2

.



Avoid long warm-ups. Once the

engine runs smoothly, begin driving.



Avoid fast starts.



Drive at lower speeds.



Anticipate when to apply the brakes

(avoid sudden braking).



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 6-9.



Use the air conditioner only when

necessary.



Slow down on rough roads.



Keep the tires properly in

fl

ated.



Do not carry unnecessary weight.



Do not rest your foot on the brake

pedal while driving.



Keep the wheels in correct

alignment.



Keep windows closed at high

speeds.



Slow down when driving in

crosswinds and headwinds.

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