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 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.
See also:
Safety
Standard safety features include:
* All-disc antilock brakes
* Electronic stability system
* Side-impact airbags for the front seats
* Side curtain airbags for all three rows
* Tire pressure mon ...
Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can set and
automatically maintain any speed of more
than about 32 km/h (20 mph).
WARNING:
Do not use the cruise control under the
following conditions:
Using the cruise ...
Convertible Commentary
As mentioned, our test car had the retractable-hardtop roof, and Mazda's
implementation of this type of roof has a few advantages over those from other
manufacturers.
First of all, it's fast; it ...