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:
Supplemental Restraint System Components
1 Driver/Passenger dual stage inflators and air bags.
2 Crash sensor, and diagnostic module (SAS unit).
3 Seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems.
4 Front air bag sensor.
5 Side crash s ...
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