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Driving In Flooded Area

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Driving In Flooded Area

WARNING

Dry o

ff

 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

a

ff

ected.

CAUTION

Do not drive the vehicle on 

fl

ooded

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

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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.

Before Driving

Driving Tips

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