WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake; warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be; working properly. See your authorized Mazda dealership.- Page 143

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WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake

warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be

working properly. See your authorized Mazda dealership.

Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating

temperature or damage to the transaxle may occur.

WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 56 km/h (35 mph).

The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.

Emergency maneuvers

In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn
must be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, i.e.,
turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid
the emergency. Excessive steering will result in less vehicle control,
not more. Additionally, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or
brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are
called for. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could

result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover

and/or personal injury. Use all available road surface to return the

vehicle to a safe direction of travel.

In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not

attempt any sharp steering wheel movements.

WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as

utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than

vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel

drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high

as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are

designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions.

Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in

these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an

increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,

personal injury and death.

If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (i.e., from

concrete to gravel) there will be a change in the way the vehicle

responds to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). Again,

avoid these abrupt inputs.

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  • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, i.
  • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements.
  • If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (i.