Get Before Driving -> Driving Tips Guide for Mazda CX-30 SUV 2020

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Break-In Period

Saving Fuel and

Protection of the

Environment

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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 the

vehicle.

Saving Fuel and Protection of the

Environment

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How you operate your Mazda

determines how far it will travel on a

tank of fuel. Use these suggestions to

help save fuel and reduce CO2.



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.



Avoid long warm-ups. Once the

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engine runs smoothly, begin driving.

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Avoid fast starts.



Drive at lower speeds.



Anticipate when to apply the brakes

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(avoid sudden braking).



Follow the maintenance schedule

and have an Authorized Mazda

Dealer perform inspections and

servicing.

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance

(U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) on page

6-4.

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance

(Canada) on page 6-6.

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance

(Mexico) on page 6-8.

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Use the air conditioner only when

necessary.

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Slow down on rough roads.

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Keep the tires properly inﬂated.

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Do not carry unnecessary weight.

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Do not rest your foot on the brake

pedal while driving.



Keep the wheels in correct

alignment.

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Keep windows closed at high

speeds.



Slow down when driving in

crosswinds and headwinds.

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Driving Tips

WARNING

Hazardous Driving

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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.

WARNING

Be extremely careful if it is necessary

to downshift on slippery surfaces:

Downshifting into lower gear while

driving on slippery surfaces is

dangerous. The sudden change in tire

speed could cause the tires to skid.

This could lead to loss of vehicle

control and an accident.

Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed

and abrupt maneuvers when driving

this vehicle:

Sharp turns, excessive speed and

abrupt maneuvering of this vehicle are

dangerous as it could result in the

increased risk of loss of vehicle control,

vehicle roll-over, personal injury or

death.

This vehicle has a higher center of

gravity. Vehicles with a higher center of

gravity such as utility vehicles handle

diﬀerently than vehicles with a lower

center of gravity.

Utility vehicles are not designed for

cornering at high speeds any more

than low proﬁle sports cars are

designed to perform satisfactorily

under oﬀ-road conditions.

In addition, utility vehicles have a

signiﬁcantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person

is signiﬁcantly more likely to die than a

person wearing a seat belt.

When driving on ice or in water, snow,

mud, sand, or similar hazards:



Be cautious and allow extra distance

for braking.

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Avoid sudden braking and sudden

maneuvering.

Do not pump the brakes. Continue

to press down on the brake pedal.

Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)

on page 4-71.

If you get stuck, select a lower gear

and accelerate slowly. Do not spin

the front wheels.

For more traction in starting on

slippery surfaces such as ice or

packed snow, use sand, rock salt,

chains, carpeting, or other nonslip

material under the front wheels.

Floor Mat

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We recommend the use of Genuine

Mazda ﬂoor mats.



WARNING

Make sure the ﬂoor mats are hooked

on the retention pins to prevent them

from bunching up under the foot

pedals:

Using a ﬂoor mat that is not secured is

dangerous as it will interfere with the

accelerator and brake pedal operation,

which could result in an accident.

NOTE

Use snow chains only on the front

wheels.

Do not install two ﬂoor mats, one on

top of the other, on the driver's side:

Installing two ﬂoor mats, one on top of

the other, on the driver's side is

dangerous as the retention pins can

only keep one ﬂoor mat from sliding

forward.

Loose ﬂoor mat(s) will interfere with

the foot pedals and could result in an

accident.

If using an all-weather mat for winter

use always remove the original ﬂoor

mat.

When setting a ﬂoor mat, position the

ﬂoor mat so that its grommets are

inserted over the pointed end of the

retention posts.

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Driving Tips

Rocking the Vehicle

Winter Driving

Rocking the Vehicle

Winter Driving

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Carry emergency gear, including tire

chains, window scraper, ﬂares, a small

shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag

of sand or salt.

Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to

check the following:

WARNING

Do not spin the wheels at more than

56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow

anyone to stand behind a wheel when

pushing the vehicle:

When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the

wheels at high speed is dangerous. The

spinning tire could overheat and

explode. This could cause serious

injuries.



Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in

the radiator.

Refer to Engine Coolant on page

6-17.



Inspect the battery and its cables.

Cold reduces battery capacity.

Use an engine oil appropriate for the



lowest ambient temperatures that

the vehicle will be driven in (page

6-15).

CAUTION

Too much rocking may cause engine

overheating, transmission failure, and

tire damage.



Inspect the ignition system for

damage and loose connections.

Use washer ﬂuid made with

antifreeze―but do not use engine

coolant antifreeze for washer ﬂuid

(page 6-19).

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If you must rock the vehicle to free it

from snow, sand or mud, depress the

accelerator slightly and slowly move

the shift lever/selector lever from 1 (D)

to R position.

NOTE



Remove snow before driving. Snow

left on the windshield is dangerous

as it could obstruct vision.

Do not apply excessive force to a



window scraper when removing ice

or frozen snow on the mirror glass

and windshield.



Never use warm or hot water for

removing snow or ice from windows

and mirrors as it could result in the

glass cracking.

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

Drive slowly. Braking performance

can be adversely aﬀected if snow or

ice adheres to the brake

components. If this situation occurs,

drive the vehicle slowly, releasing the

accelerator pedal and lightly applying

the brakes several times until the

brake performance returns to

normal.

NOTE

The tire pressure monitoring system

may not function correctly when using

tires with steel wire reinforcement in

the sidewalls (page 4-206).

Tire Chains

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Check local regulations before using

tire chains.

Snow Tires

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CAUTION

Use snow tires on all 4 wheels

Chains may aﬀect handling.

Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30

mph) or the chain manufacturer's

recommended limit, whichever is

lower.

Drive carefully and avoid bumps,

holes, and sharp turns.

Avoid locked-wheel braking.

Do not use chains on a temporary

spare tire; it may result in damage to

the vehicle and to the tire.

Do not use chains on roads that are

free of snow or ice. The tires and

chains could be damaged.

Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75

mph) while driving with snow tires.

Inﬂate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm ,

4.3 psi) more than recommended on

the tire pressure label (driver's door

frame), but never more than the

maximum cold-tire pressure shown on

the tires.

The vehicle is originally equipped with

all season radials designed to be used

all year around. In some extreme

climates you may ﬁnd it necessary to

replace them with snow tires during

the winter months to further improve

traction on snow and ice covered

roads.

Chains may scratch or chip

aluminum wheels.

NOTE



The tire pressure monitoring system

may not function correctly when

using tire chains.

WARNING

Use only the same size and type tires

(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all 4

wheels:

Using tires diﬀerent in size or type is

dangerous. Your vehicle's handling

could be greatly aﬀected and result in

an accident.

Install the chains on the front tires only.

Do not use chains on the rear tires.

Please consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

Installing the chains

1. If your vehicle is equipped with

wheel covers remove them,

otherwise the chain bands will

scratch them.

2. Secure the chains on the front tires

as tightly as possible.

CAUTION

Check local regulations before using

studded tires.

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Driving Tips

Always follow the chain

Driving In Flooded Area

manufacturer's instructions.

3. Retighten the chains after driving

1/2―1 km (1/4―1/2 mile).

Driving In Flooded Area

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WARNING

Dry oﬀ brakes that have become wet

by driving slowly, releasing the

accelerator pedal and lightly applying

the brakes several times until the

brake performance returns to normal:

Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.

Increased stopping distance or the

vehicle pulling to one side when

braking could result in a serious

accident. Light braking will indicate

whether the brakes have been

aﬀected.

CAUTION

Do not drive the vehicle on ﬂooded

roads as it could cause short circuiting

of electrical/electronic parts, or engine

damage or stalling from water

absorption. If the vehicle has been

immersed in water, consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Overloading

Driving on Uneven Road

Overloading

Driving on Uneven Road

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Your vehicle's suspension and

underbody can be damaged if driven

on rough/uneven roads or over speed

bumps at excessive speeds. Use care

and reduce speed when traveling on

rough/uneven roads or over speed

bumps.

WARNING

Be careful not to overload your

vehicle:

The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)

and the gross vehicle weight rating

(GVWR) of the vehicle are on the

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label

on the driver's door frame. Exceeding

these ratings can cause an accident or

vehicle damage. You can estimate the

weight of the load by weighing the

items (or people) before putting them

in the vehicle.

Use care not to damage the vehicle's

underbody, bumpers or muﬄer(s)

when driving under the following

conditions:



Ascending or descending a slope

with a sharp transition angle



Ascending or descending a driveway

or trailer ramp with a sharp transition

angle

This vehicle is equipped with low

proﬁle tires allowing class-leading

performance and handling. As a result,

the sidewall of the tires are very thin

and the tires and wheels can be

damaged if driven through potholes or

on rough/uneven roads at excessive

speeds. Use care and reduce speed

when traveling on rough/uneven roads

or through potholes.

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