Before Driving
Driving Tips
Never use warm or hot water for
CAUTION
removing snow or ice from windows and
mirrors as it could result in the glass
cracking.
Check local regulations before using
studded tires.
Drive slowly. Braking performance can
be adversely affected if snow or ice
adheres to the brake components. If this
situation occurs, drive the vehicle
slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal
and lightly applying the brakes several
times until the brake performance
returns to normal.
NOTE
The tire pressure monitoring system may
not function correctly when using tires
with steel wire reinforcement in the
sidewalls (page 4-118).
Tire Chains
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Check local regulations before using tire
chains.
Snow Tires
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Use snow tires on all 4 wheels
CAUTION
Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)
while driving with snow tires. Inflate snow
tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm , 4.3 psi) more
than recommended on the tire pressure
label (driver's door frame), but never more
than the maximum cold-tire pressure
shown on the tires.
Chains may aꢀect handling.
Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph)
or the chain manufacturer's
2
recommended limit, whichever is lower.
Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes,
and sharp turns.
Avoid locked-wheel braking.
Do not use chains on roads that are free
of snow or ice. The tires and chains could
be damaged.
The vehicle is originally equipped with
summer tires designed for optimum
traction on wet and dry roads. If your
vehicle is to be used on snow and ice
covered roads, Mazda recommends that
you replace the tires originally equipped
on your vehicle with snow tires during the
winter months.
Chains may scratch or chip aluminum
wheels.
NOTE
The tire pressure monitoring system may
WARNING
not function correctly when using tire
chains.
Use only the same size and type tires (snow,
radial, or non-radial) on all 4 wheels:
Using tires diꢀerent in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling could
be greatly aꢀected and result in an
accident.
Install the chains on the rear tires only.
Do not use chains on the front tires.
Please consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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