Driving Tips
Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use these suggestions to help save fuel and reduce CO2.
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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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Drive at lower speeds.
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Anticipate when to apply the brakes (avoid sudden braking).
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Follow the maintenance schedule (Search) and have an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer 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 tyres 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.
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.
Hazardous Driving
Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tyre speed could cause the tyres to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt manoeuvres when driving this vehicle:
Sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt manoeuvring of this vehicle are dangerous as it could result in the increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle roll-over, personal injury or death.
This vehicle has a higher centre of gravity. Vehicles with a higher centre of gravity such as utility vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower centre of gravity.
Utility vehicles are not designed for cornering at high speeds any more than low profile sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions.
In addition, utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazards:
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Be cautious and allow extra distance for braking.
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Avoid sudden braking and sudden manoeuvring.
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Do not pump the brakes. Continue to press down on the brake pedal.
Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS) (Search).
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If you get stuck, select a lower gear and accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front wheels.
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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 front wheels.
