Driving Tips; Running-In; Saving Fuel And Protection Of The Environment - Mazda CX-5 Manual

Before Driving

Driving Tips

Running-In

No special running-in is necessary, but a
few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600
miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
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Do not maintain one constant speed,

either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or

high engine rpm for extended periods of
time.
Avoid unnecessary hard stops.

Avoid full-throttle starts.
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Do not tow a trailer.
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Saving Fuel and Protection
of the Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO .
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Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine

runs smoothly, begin driving.
Avoid fast starts.

Drive at lower speeds.
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Anticipate when to apply the brakes

(avoid sudden braking).
Follow the maintenance schedule (page

6-3) and have an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer perform inspections and
servicing.
Use the air conditioner only when

necessary.
Slow down on rough roads.

Keep the tyres properly inflated.
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Do not carry unnecessary weight.

Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal

while driving.
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.
WARNING
Never stop the engine when going down a
hill:
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.