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Before Driving Your MazdaDriving TipsRocking the VehicleWARNINGSpinning the Wheels:When the vehicle is stuck, spinningthe wheels at high speed is dangerous.The spinning tire could overheat andexplode. This could cause seriousinjuries. Don't spin the wheels at morethan 56 km/h (35 mph), and don'tallow anyone to stand behind a wheelwhen pushing the vehicle.CAUTIONToo much rocking may cause engineoverheating, transaxle failure, and tiredamage.If you must rock the vehicle to free it fromsnow, sand or mud, depress theaccelerator slightly and slowly move theshift lever from 1 (D) to R.Winter Drivingl Carry emergency gear, including tirechains, window scraper, flares, a smallshovel, jumper cables, and a small bagof sand or salt.Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer toperform the following precautions:l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze inthe radiator.Refer to Engine Coolant on page 8-21.l Inspect the battery and its cables. Coldreduces battery capacity.l Inspect the ignition system for damageand loose connections.l Use washer fluid made withantifreeze―but don't use enginecoolant antifreeze for washer fluid(page 8-27).l Don't use the parking brake in freezingweather as the parking brake mayfreeze. Instead, shift to P with anautomatic transaxle and to 1 or R witha manual transaxle. Block the rearwheels.4-9