Special Driving Conditions; Hazardous Driving - Mazda 626 Owner's Manual

Protecting Your Mazda

Special Driving Conditions

I Hazardous Driving
When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazard:
• Be cautious and allow extra
distance for braking.
• Avoid sudden braking and quick
steering.
• Brake with the pedal by using a
light up-down motion. Don't hold
the pedal down constantly.
• If you get stuck, shift to 1 or 2 and
accelerate slowly. Don't spin the
front wheels.
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• For more traction in starting, use
sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or
other nonslip material under the
front wheels.
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! WARNING
Downshifting on Slippery
Surfaces:
Downshifting into first gear with
a manual transaxle or into low
with an automatic transaxle while
driving on slippery surfaces could
be dangerous. The sudden change
in tire speed could cause the tires
to skid. This could lead to loss of
vehicle control and an accident. If
it is necessary to downshift on
slippery surfaces, be very careful.