Hazardous Driving - Mazda Mazda5 Owner's Manual

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.

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
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for braking.
Avoid sudden braking and sudden
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manoeuvring.
Do not pump the brakes. Continue to
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press down on the brake pedal.
Refer to Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) on page 5-18.
If you get stuck, select a lower gear and
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accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front
wheels.
For more traction in starting on
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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.
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