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.
- Don't race the engine.
- Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
- Don't drive constantly at full-throttle or high engine rpm for extended periods of time.
- Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
- Avoid full-throttle starts.
- Don't tow a trailer.
See also:
Type Approval of Equipment
Immobilizer system
Keyless entry system
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Under the Hood
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torque.
* Standard six-speed automatic transmission with clutchless-manual mode
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distribution. At roughly 52/48 (51/49 with the hardtop), its bias is toward
slight understeer, which keeps things safe. An ...