Before Driving Your Mazda
Driving Tips
Break-In Period
Money-Saving Suggestions
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 your Mazda.
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save money on
fuel and repairs.
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Don’t race the engine.
• Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
Don’t maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
• Avoid fast starts.
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Keep the engine tuned. Follow the
maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
perform inspections and servicing.
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Don’t drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods
of time.
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Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
Avoid full-throttle starts.
• Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
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Slow down on rough roads.
Keep the tires properly inflated.
Don’t carry unnecessary weight.
Don’t rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
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Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
Keep windows closed at high speeds.
Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
WARNING
Coasting:
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. Never stop the engine when
going down a hill.
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| Categories | Mazda 3 Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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