Mazda 3 2020 - i-ACTIV AWD; i-ACTIV AWD Operation

i-ACTIV AWD Operation
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i-ACTIV AWD Operation
AWD provides excellent drivability on
snow-covered and ice-packed roads,
sand and mud, as well as on steep
slopes and other slippery surfaces.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to AWD Warning Indication/
Warning Light on page 7-62.
WARNING
Never spin a wheel that is o the
ground:
Spinning a wheel that is o the ground
as a result of the vehicle being stuck or
in a ditch is dangerous. The drive
assembly could be seriously damaged
which could lead to an accident or
could even lead to overheating, oil
leakage, and a
fire.
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AWD Driving
This vehicle has not been designed for
the purpose of o-road driving or
rallies. Do not attempt to drive over
uneven or rocky surfaces, or across
rivers.
Although this vehicle is equipped with
AWD, acceleration, steering and
braking operations should be
conducted in the same manner as with
a non-AWD vehicle, with the emphasis
placed on safe driving.
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Tyres and Tyre Chains
The condition of the tyres plays a large
role in the performance of the vehicle.
Moreover, to prevent adverse eects to
the drive assembly, please note the
following:
Tyres
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When replacing tyres, always replace
all front and rear tyres at the same
time.
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All tyres must be of the same size,
manufacture, brand and tread
pattern. Pay particular attention
when equipping snow or other types
of winter tyres.
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Do not mix tread-worn tyres with
normal tyres.
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Inspect tyre
inflation
pressures at the
specified periods adjust to the
specified
pressures.
NOTE
Check the tyre inflation pressure label
attached to driver's door frame for the
correct tyre
inflation
pressure.
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Make sure to equip the vehicle with
genuine tyres of the specified size,
on all wheels. With AWD, the system
is calibrated for all 4 wheels being of
the same dimensions.
Tyre chains
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Install tyre chains to the front tyres.
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Do not use tyre chains on the rear
wheels.
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Do not drive the vehicle faster than
30 km/h (19 mph) with the tyre
chains installed.
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Do not drive the vehicle with tyre
chains on road conditions other than
snow or ice.
When Driving
i-ACTIV AWD
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