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Before Driving Your Mazda

Form No. 8S15-EA-03G

Driving Tips

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 your Mazda.

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Don’t race the engine.

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Don’t maintain one constant speed for 
long.

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Don’t 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.

How you operate your Mazda determines 
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use 
these suggestions to help save money on 
fuel and repairs.

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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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Keep the engine tuned. Follow the 
maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and 
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer 
perform inspections and servicing.

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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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Don’t carry unnecessary weight.

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Don’t 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.

Break-In Period

Money-Saving Suggestions

Coasting:
Stopping the engine when going down 
a hill is dangerous. This causes the 
loss of power steering and power 
brake control, and may cause damage 
to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering 
or braking control could cause an 
accident. Never stop the engine when 
going down a hill.

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