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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 ...

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Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Inspection
Visual Inspection 1. Remove the MAF sensor/IAT sensor No.1.. 2. Visually inspect the MAF sensor for the following: Damage, cracks, soiling Rusted sensor terminal Bent sensor terminal If there is any malfunction, repair or replace the MAF sensor/IAT sensor ...

Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Inspection
The following actuator and switch are integrated with the liftgate latch and lock actuator. From the actuator/switch name and operation in the following table, select the actuator or switch to be inspected, and perform the inspection following the inspection procedure desc ...

Engine Oil Control
Outline The PCM reduces the oil pump load applied to the engine by controlling the appropriate engine hydraulic pressure according to the engine operation conditions. The engine hydraulic pressure switches in two steps. When hydraulic pressure is not needed, the oil pump dischar ...

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