Driving Your Mazdr
Power Steering
Power steering is only operable when the
engine is running. If the engine is off or
if the
power
steering system is
inoperable.
you
can
still sieet but
it
requires more
physical
effort.
If ihe steering feels rigid during normal
driving, consuli an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
NOTI
w}len
lhe engine is
jump-started,
an
unevenness
of rpm occurs and
the
ABS warning light
comes
on. This is
due to a lack of
baltery
capaciry and
doesn't indicaie a malfunction.
Have the battery recharged as soon as
possible.
NOTf,
If the ABS waming light
stats on
wbile you're
driving. the ABS
conlrol unithas detecled a
system
malfunction. If ftis occurs,
your
brakes
will function
normally as if
$e
vehicle
hadno ABS. Should
tbis
happen, consull
an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
Braking distances may b€ longer
on
loos€
surfaces
(snow
or
gravel.
for example) which usually have a
haJd
foundation.
A
vehicle
with a
normal braking sysl,em may require
less dislance to
stop
under
these
conditions because the tires will
build
up
a
wedge
of surface layer
when the wheels skid.
Awl^nNmc
4rg
The ABS
canrct conpensate
for
unsafe and .eckless
driving,
excessn e speed, .^itgati
s
(fottor)ins
a othe. whicle tooclosel!),a d
htdroplrnins
(rcduced
tire
ftiction
and rcad contact because of watet on
the
rcad surface). You can sn have
a acdden .
So don't
relr o ABSas
a substitutefor safe dni
g.
AcaurroN
Never hold the steering wheel to the
extreme
left
or
right for more than
five s€conds
widr
the engine runnine.
This could damage th€
power
steeing
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