Chevrolet Spark manuals

Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: Money-Saving Suggestions

Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual / Before Driving / Driving Tips / 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.

Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving.

Avoid fast starts.

Keep the engine tuned. Follow the maintenance schedule and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing.

Use the air conditioner only when necessary.

Slow down on rough roads.

Keep the tires 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.

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.

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. • Do not race the engine. • Do not mainta ...

Hazardous Driving
WARNING 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 tire speed co ...

Other materials:

Windshield Washer Nozzle Adjustment
CAUTION: If the nozzle is adjusted by inserting a stick-like object into the nozzle, it could deform the injection nozzle and the washer fluid may not spray normally. When adjusting the nozzle, do not insert objects into the injection nozzle. 1. Insert a tape-wrapped precision fl ...

Roof Molding Removal
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the position shown in the figure. 2. Rotate a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure and remove the roof molding from the front T-stud. 3. Rotate the roof molding in th ...

Personalization Features
The following systems can be customized. When performing a customized setting, refer to the referenced section for the detailed setting procedure. Security And Locks NOTE: There are two types of customization procedures; one using the M-MDS and the other using the ...

© 2016-2026 Copyright www.mcx5.org