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.
• 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.
Driving Tips
Money-Saving SuggestionsLight Switch Inspection
Light Switch
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the column cover..
3. Remove the light switch..
4. Verify that the continuity between the light switch terminals is as indicated
in the table.
Vehicles without auto light system
Vehicles with auto light system
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Oil Control Valve (OCV) Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Coil Resistance Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the plug hole plate..
3. Disconnect the OCV connector.
4. Measure the resistance between terminals A and B using an ohmmeter.
OCV coil resistance
6.9—7.5 ohms [20°C {68°F}]
If ...
Oil Pump [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Outline
The oil pump has a mechanism for feedback control of oil pressure. As a result,
an oil pressure increase of more than the set pressure is suppressed and oil
pump drive resistance is reduced. In addition, because the set pressure can
be changed (oil pressure two-step control) ...