Driving Tips; Break-In Period; Saving Fuel And Protection Of The Environment - Mazda 3 Sedan 2020 Owner's Manual

Before Driving

Driving Tips

Break-In Period

▼ Break-In Period
No special break-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.

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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Saving Fuel and
Protection of the
Environment
▼ 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
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the

engine runs smoothly, begin driving.
Avoid fast starts.

Drive at lower speeds.

Anticipate when to apply the brakes

(avoid sudden braking).
Follow the maintenance schedule

and have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform inspections and
servicing.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
(U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) on page
6-4.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
(Canada) on page 6-6.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
(Mexico) on page 6-9.
Use the air conditioner only when

necessary.
Slow down on rough roads.

Keep the tires properly inflated.

Do not carry unnecessary weight.

Do not rest your foot on the brake

pedal while driving.
Keep the wheels in correct

alignment.
Keep windows closed at high

speeds.
Slow down when driving in

crosswinds and headwinds.
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