Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: 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.
• Do not tow a trailer.
Driving Tips
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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 smoothl ...
Other materials:
Start Stop Unit Inspection
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Column cover.
2. Verify that the voltages of each of the terminals are as indicated in the
terminal voltage table (reference).
If the voltage is not as specified in the terminal voltage table (reference),
inspect the parts under Inspection item(s) a ...
Connecting Rod, Connecting Rod Bearing
Purpose, Function
Connecting rod
The connecting rod transmits the reciprocating movement of the piston to
the crankshaft by engaging the piston pin and crank pin.
Connecting rod bearing
The connecting rod bearing forms an oil film on the outer surface of the
crank pin to p ...
Front Seat Side Cover Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the
air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings in the Workshop
Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated)..
If the sliding mechanisms on both sides are ...
