Mazda MX-5 2024 Owner's Manual page 250

Driving
Winter Driving
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag
of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
check the following:
Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in

the radiator.
Refer to Inspecting the Coolant on
page 9-22.
Inspect the battery and its cables.

Cold reduces battery capacity.
Use an engine oil appropriate for the

lowest ambient temperatures that
the vehicle will be driven in (page
9-25).
Inspect the ignition system for

damage and loose connections.
Use washer fluid made with

antifreeze―but do not use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 9-24).
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

maneuvering.
Do not pump the brakes. Continue

to press down on the brake pedal.
Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)
on page 5-62.
If you get stuck, select a lower gear

and accelerate slowly. Do not spin
the rear 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 rear wheels.
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NOTE
Do not use the parking brake in

freezing weather as it may freeze.
Instead, shift to P with an automatic
transmission and to 1 or R with a
manual transmission. Block the rear
wheels.
Remove snow before driving. Snow

left on the windshield is dangerous
as it could obstruct vision. In
addition, if the vehicle is driven with
snow accumulated on the hood, the
active hood system may not activate
normally in an emergency.
Do not open or close the soft top

when the temperature is 5 ℃ (41 ℉)
or less. The material of the soft top
could be damaged by freezing.
Do not apply excessive force to a

window scraper when removing ice
or frozen snow on the mirror glass
and windshield.
Never use warm or hot water for

removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
Drive slowly. Braking performance

can be adversely affected if snow or
ice adheres to the brake
components. If this situation occurs,
drive the vehicle slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the
brake performance returns to
normal.
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