Caution! If the power steering belt or pump is damaged, the following situations may occur:
- (Models with 2- and 4-wheel drive) turning the wheels requires a lot of effort.
- (4-wheel drive models) the power steering changes the operation of the 2-wheel drive (power steering indicator light (with 4 driving wheels) does not light up) the turning radius of the wheel increases and the car can be controlled in the same way as a car with 2 driving wheels. If the problem is obvious, contact a Mazda service station.
- If your vehicle is equipped with power steering, never turn the steering wheel to the full lock position (left or right) steering wheel for more than 5 seconds. If you hold the steering wheel for more than 5 seconds, the power steering pump may be damaged.
(The primary source is the website: www.mazbook.ru)