Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: 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:
Compression Inspection
WARNING:
Hot engines and oil can cause severe burns. Be careful not to burn yourself
during removal/installation of each component.
Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury
and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
Fuel ...
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve
Purpose, Function
Prevents release of blow-by gas (unburnt gas) into the atmosphere.
The PCV valve is open/closed by the intake manifold vacuum.
Construction
The PCV valve is installed to the oil separator.
The PCV valve consists of a spring and valve.
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Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge
forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants
could be injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that ...
