Before Driving Your Mazda

Break-In Period

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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 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.

Test yourself

A quick Mazda CX-7 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.