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Before Driving Your Mazda

Important information about driving your Mazda.

Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ 4-2

Fuel Requirements .................................................................... 4-2
Emission Control System .......................................................... 4-4
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ......................................... 4-6

Before Starting the Engine ........................................................... 4-7

Before Getting In ...................................................................... 4-7
After Getting In ......................................................................... 4-7

Driving Tips ................................................................................... 4-8

Break-In Period ......................................................................... 4-8
Money-Saving Suggestions ...................................................... 4-8
Hazardous Driving .................................................................... 4-9
Rocking the Vehicle .................................................................. 4-9
Winter Driving ........................................................................ 4-10
Driving In Flooded Area ......................................................... 4-12
Overloading ............................................................................ 4-12
Turbocharger Information (MAZDASPEED MX-5) .............. 4-13

Towing ......................................................................................... 4-14

Trailer Towing ......................................................................... 4-14

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