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Black plate (117,1)
Break-In Period
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.
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Do not race the engine.
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Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
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Do not drive constantly at full-throttle
or high engine rpm for extended
periods of time.
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Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
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Avoid full-throttle starts.
Money-Saving Suggestions
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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Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
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Avoid fast starts.
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Follow the maintenance schedule (page
6-4) and have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform inspections and
servicing.
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Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
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Slow down on rough roads.
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Keep the tires properly inflated.
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Do not carry unnecessary weight.
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Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
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Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
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Keep windows closed at high speeds .
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Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
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 brak ing control could
cause an accident.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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Mazda6_8DQ8-EA-13L_Edition3 Page117
Friday, June 13 2014 6:21 PM
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