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Before Driving Your Mazda

Driving Tips

Form No. 8S06-EA-03H

Driving In Flooded Area

Driving with Wet Brakes:
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. Dry the brakes by driving 
very slowly and applying the brakes 
lightly until brake performance 
returns to normal.

Make sure water does not enter the 
vehicle interior or the engine area. The 
vehicle interior could become wet or 
the engine could be damaged.

WARNING

CAUTION

Overloading

Vehicle Load Weight:
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) 
and the gross vehicle weight rating 
(GVWR) of your 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 your load by weighing the 
items (or people) before putting them 
in the vehicle. Be careful not to 
overload your vehicle.

WARNING

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