Temporary Spare Tire; In Case of Emergency; In Ice and Snow:- Page 284

In Case of Emergency

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Temporary Spare Tire

Your Mazda may have a temporary spare
tire. It’s lighter and smaller than a
conventional tire, is designed only for
emergency use, and should be used only
for VERY short periods. Temporary
spares should NEVER be used for long
drives or extended periods.

WARNING

In Ice and Snow:
Using a temporary spare on the rear
(driving) wheels when driving on ice
or snow is dangerous. It can easily
cause loss of control. Put the tempo-
rary spare on the front axle and
move a conventional tire to the rear.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to the temporary
spare or to the vehicle, observe the
following:

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Don’t exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

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Avoid driving over obstacles. Also
don’t drive through an automatic
car wash. This tire’s diameter is
smaller than a conventional tire’s;
so the ground clearance is reduced
about one inch (25 mm).

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Don’t use a tire chain on this tire
because it won’t fit properly.

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Don’t use your temporary spare
on any other vehicle; it has been
designed only for your Mazda.

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Do not tow a trailer while using
this tire.

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Don’t load the vehicle beyond
maximum vehicle load rating
listed on the Safety Compliance
Label.