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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
wDriving Tips
Power Steering
Passing
Power steering is only operable when the
engine is running. If the engine is off or if
the power steering system is inoperable,
you can still steer, but it requires more
physical effort.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress
the accelerator fully. The transaxle will
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
Climbing steep grades from a stop
If the steering feels rigid during normal
driving, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1.
2.
Depress the brake pedal.
CAUTION
Shift to D or 1, depending on the load
weight and grade steepness.
Never hold the steering wheel to the
extreme left or right for more than five
seconds with the engine running.
This could damage the power steering
system.
3.
Release all brakes while gradually
accelerating.
Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift to 2
or 1, depending on load weight and grade
steepness. Descend slowly, using the
brakes only occasionally to prevent them
from overheating.
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Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
| Categories | Mazda 626 Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2002 |
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