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:
Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING.
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is
dangerous. The vehicle being towed
could surge forward when its engine
starts, causing the ...
Cargo
Mazda has done a nice job arranging the CX-7's cargo area. The space measures
29.9 cubic feet with the backseat up and 58.6 cubic feet when it's folded, but
perhaps more importantly, the few intru ...
Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE:
If the following occurs while driving, it could
indicate a flat tire.
- Steering becomes difficult.
- The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.
- The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If yo ...