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.
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Exterior
Narrow headlights flank a large, five-pointed grille with a Mazda logo. The
wheel arches and belt line are well defined. For 2007, Violet Gray and
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The Inside
Because of its preproduction status, Mazda warned that there might be some
imperfect trim pieces in the cabin, but our CX-9 held up well to our scrutiny.
Sport models have cloth seats, and the fir ...
Cell Phones Warning
WARNING:
Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communication
equipment in vehicles in your State or Province:
Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, ...