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
Hazardous DrivingWindshield Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Cowl grille.
c. Rain sensor (with auto light/wiper system).
d. Auto-dimming mirror (with auto-dimming mirror).
e. Rearview mirror (without auto-dimming mirror).
f. A-pillar t ...
Returnless Fuel System
Purpose, Outline
Fuel evaporation in the fuel tank is reduced by adjusting the fuel amount
(fuel pressure) ejected from the fuel pump and preventing fuel warmed in the
engine compartment from returning.
System Diagram
2WD
AWD
Structure
The returnless fuel system ...
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The automatic transaxle warning light illuminates when the transaxle has
malfunction.
Construction
The automatic transaxle warning light is built into the instrument cluster.
Operation
If the transmission has a malfunction, the TCM sends an ...