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:
Interior Care
Dashboard Precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume
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Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the
following conditions
apply.
- Repeated short-distance driving.
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