Mazda CX-30 2020 Owner's Manual page 134

Before Driving
Driving Tips
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.
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Hazardous Driving
▼ Hazardous Driving
WARNING
Be extremely careful if it is necessary
to downshift on slippery surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while
driving on slippery surfaces is
dangerous. The sudden change in tyre
speed could cause the tyres to skid.
This could lead to loss of vehicle
control and an accident.
When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazards:
Be cautious and allow extra distance

for braking.
Avoid sudden braking and sudden

manoeuvring.
Do not pump the brakes. Continue

to press down on the brake pedal.
Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)
on page 4-80.
If you get stuck, select a lower gear

and accelerate slowly. Do not spin
the front wheels.
For more traction in starting on

slippery surfaces such as ice or
packed snow, use sand, rock salt,
chains, carpeting, or other nonslip
material under the front wheels.
NOTE
Use snow chains only on the front
wheels.