Driving Tips

No special running-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of the vehicle.

• Do not race the engine.

• Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time.

• Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or high engine rpm for extended periods of time.

• Avoid unnecessary hard stops.

• Avoid full-throttle starts.

• Do not tow a trailer.

We recommend the use of Genuine Mazda floor mats.

 

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Make sure the floor mats are secured with the grommets or the retainers to prevent them from bunching up under the foot pedals (Driver's side):

Using a floor mat that is not secured is dangerous as it will interfere with the accelerator and brake pedal operation (driver's side), which could result in an accident.

Only use a floor mat which conforms to the shape of the floor on the driver's side and make sure it is oriented correctly.

Secure the floor mat using the grommets or retainers.

There are various ways to secure floor mats depending on the type used, therefore secure the mat according to the type.

After installing the floor mat, make sure that it does not slide from side to side or back and forth, and that there is sufficient clearance with the accelerator and brake pedals on the driver's side.

After removing the floor mat for cleaning or some other reason, always securely reinstall it while paying attention to the precautions just mentioned.

Do not install two floor mats, one on top of the other, on the driver's side:

Installing two floor mats, one on top of the other, on the driver's side is dangerous as the retention pins can only keep one floor mat from sliding forward.

Loose floor mat(s) will interfere with the foot pedals and could result in an accident.

If using an all-weather mat for winter use always remove the original floor mat.

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When setting a floor mat, position the floor mat so that its grommets or retainers are inserted over the pointed end of the retention posts.

Carry emergency gear, including tyre chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper leads, and a small bag of sand or salt.

Ask an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer) to check the following:

• Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator.

  Refer to Engine Coolant (Search).

• Inspect the battery and its leads. Cold reduces battery capacity.

• Use an engine oil appropriate for the lowest ambient temperatures that the vehicle will be driven in (Search).

• Inspect the ignition system for damage and loose connections.

• Use washer fluid made with antifreeze―but do not use engine coolant antifreeze for washer fluid (Search).

 

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• Remove snow before driving. Snow left on the windscreen is dangerous as it could obstruct vision. In addition, if the vehicle is driven with snow accumulated on the bonnet, the active bonnet system may not activate normally in an emergency.

• Do not apply excessive force to a window scraper when removing ice or frozen snow on the mirror glass and windscreen.

• Never use warm or hot water for removing snow or ice from windows and mirrors as it could result in the glass cracking.

• Drive slowly. Braking performance can be adversely affected if snow or ice adheres to the brake components. If this situation occurs, drive the vehicle slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until the brake performance returns to normal.

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