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Before Driving

Fuel and Emission

 Engine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide)

WARNING

Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle:

Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is 

colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and 

death. If you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, keep all windows fully open and contact 

an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately.

Do not run the engine when inside an enclosed area:

Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. Exhaust 

gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could easily enter the cabin. Loss of 

consciousness or even death could occur.

Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw fresh air when 

idling the engine:

Exhaust gas is dangerous. When the vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and 

the engine running for a long time even in an open area, exhaust gas, which contains 

poisonous carbon monoxide, could enter the cabin. Loss of consciousness or even death 

could occur.

Clear snow from underneath and around your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before 

starting the engine:

Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in deep snow is dangerous. The exhaust 

pipe could be blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to enter the cabin. Because 

exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide, it could cause loss of consciousness or 

even death to occupants in the cabin.

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