Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 162)

Black plate (162,1)

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.

l

Do not race the engine.

l

Do not maintain one constant speed,

either slow or fast, for a long period of

time.

l

Do not drive constantly at full-throttle

or high engine rpm for extended

periods of time.

l

Avoid unnecessary hard stops.

l

Avoid full-throttle starts.

l

Do not tow a trailer.

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.

l

Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine

runs smoothly, begin driving.

l

Avoid fast starts.

l

Keep the engine tuned. Follow the

maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and

have an Authorized Mazda Dealer

perform inspections and servi cing.

l

Use the air conditioner only when

necessary.

l

Slow down on rough roads.

l

Keep the tires properly inflated.

l

Do not carry unnecessary weight.

l

Do not rest your foot on the brake

pedal while driving.

l

Keep the wheels in correct alignment.

l

Keep windows closed at high speeds.

l

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 braking control could

cause an accident.

4-6

Before Driving Your Mazda

Driving Tips

CX-9_8CA8-EA-11G_Edition1 Page162

Thursday, June 23 2011 11:4 AM

Form No.8CA8-EA-11G

1 2 ... 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 ... 603 604

Comments to this Manuals

No comments