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 SuggestionsManual Transaxle Oil Replacement [C66 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the front under cover No.2..
3. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the manual transaxle oil.
4. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Tightening torque
39—59 N·m {4.0—6.0 kgf·m, 29—43 ft·lbf}
5. Remove the ...
Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor
Purpose/Function
Detects the oxygen concentration (all-range air/fuel ratio) in the exhaust
gas as basic information for mainly determining the fuel injection amount.
Detects the oxygen concentration (all-range air/fuel ratio) in the exhaust
gas and inputs it to the PCM as an ox ...
Precaution [Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)]
1. The ABS warning light and/or brake system warning light and/or TCS/DSC indicator
light and/or TCS OFF indicator light illuminate even when the system is normal.
Warning lights/Indicator lights that may illuminate and/or flash
Cases in which the light may ill ...