Mazda 2: Hazardous Driving
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 tyre speed could cause the tyres to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazards:
- Be cautious and allow extra distance for braking.
- Avoid sudden braking and sudden manoeuvring.
- Do not pump the brakes. Continue to
press down on the brake pedal.
Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-82 .
- 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.
NOTE
Use snow chains only on the front wheels.
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Floor Mat
WARNING
Make sure the fl oor mats are secured
with the grommets or the retainers to
prevent them from bunching up under
the foot pedals (Driver's side):
Using a fl oor mat that is not secured is
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at high speed,
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.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tyre
chains, window scraper, fl ares, a small
shovel, jumper leads, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Rep
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Front Fog Lights
Can be used when the ignition is switched
ON.
Use this switch to turn on the front fog
lights. The front fog lights will improve
visibility at night and during foggy
conditions.
To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the
fog light switch to the or
position
(the fog light switch retur
i-stop
The i-stop function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is
stopped at a traffi c
light or stuck in traffi c, and then restarts the engine automatically to resume
driving. The
system provides improved fuel economy, reduced exhaust gas emissions, and
eliminates
idling noise while
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