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.
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving.
Avoid fast starts.
Drive at lower speeds.
Anticipate when to apply the brakes (avoid sudden braking).
Follow the maintenance schedule (Search) and have an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer perform inspections and servicing.
Use the air conditioner only when necessary.
Slow down on rough roads.
Keep the tyres properly inflated.
Do not carry unnecessary weight.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
Keep windows closed at high speeds.
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.
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.
When using an all weather mat for winter, always remove the original floor mat.
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.
Use only the same size and type tyres (snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four wheels:
Using tyres different in size or type is dangerous. Your vehicle's handling could be greatly affected and result in an accident.
Check local regulations before using studded tyres.
Use snow tyres on all four wheels
Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed for your snow tyres or legal speed limits.
Europe
When snow tyres are used, select the specified size and pressure (Search).
Check local regulations before using tyre chains.
Chains may affect handling.
Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manufacturer's recommended limit, whichever is lower.
Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns.
Avoid locked-wheel braking.
Do not use chains on a temporary spare tyre; it may result in damage to the vehicle and to the tyre. Your vehicle is not equipped with a factory installed temporary spare tyre.
Do not use chains on roads that are free of snow or ice. The tyres and chains could be damaged.
Chains may scratch or chip aluminium wheels.
If your vehicle is equipped with the tyre pressure monitoring system, the system may not function correctly when using tyre chains.
Install the chains on the front tyres only.
Do not use chains on the rear tyres.
Tyre chain selection (Europe)
Mazda recommends hexagon type steel ring chains. Select the proper type according to your tyre size.
Tyre size |
Tyre chain |
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215/65R16 |
Hexagon type |
225/55R17 |
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225/45R19 |
Although Mazda recommends hexagon type steel ring chains, all chains within the installation specifications may be used.
Installation specification (Europe)
When installing tyre chains, the distance between the tyre tread and the chain must be within the prescribed limits in the following table.
Distance [Unit: mm (in)] |
|
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A |
B |
MAX 11 (0.43) |
MAX 11 (0.43) |
Installing the chains
Secure the chains on the front tyres as tightly as possible. Always follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Retighten the chains after driving 1/2―1 km (1/4―1/2 mile).