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Before Driving

Driving Tips

 Tire  Chains

            Check  local  regulations  before  using  tire 
chains.

CAUTION

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  Chains may aff ect handling.

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  Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30 

mph) or the chain manufacturer's 
recommended limit, whichever is lower.

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  Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, 

and sharp turns.

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  Avoid locked-wheel braking.

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  Do not use chains on a temporary spare 

tire; it may result in damage to the 
vehicle and to the tire.

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  Do not use chains on roads that are free 

of snow or ice. The tires and chains could 
be damaged.

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  Chains may scratch or chip aluminum 

wheels.

   NOTE

  If your vehicle is equipped with the tire 
pressure monitoring system, the system 
may not function correctly when using tire 
chains.

  Install the chains on the front tires only.
  Do not use chains on the rear tires.
  Please consult an Authorized Mazda 
Dealer.

  Installing  the  chains

     1.   If  your  vehicle  is  equipped  with  wheel 

covers remove them, otherwise the 
chain bands will scratch them.

   2.   Secure the chains on the front tires as 

tightly as possible.

Always follow the chain manufacturer's 
instructions.

   3.   Retighten  the  chains  after  driving 

1/2—1 km (1/4—1/2 mile).

 Driving In Flooded Area

WARNING

  Dry  off  brakes that have become 
wet by driving slowly, releasing the 
accelerator pedal and lightly applying 
the brakes several times until the brake 
performance returns to normal:

  Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. 
Increased stopping distance or the 
vehicle pulling to one side when 
braking could result in a serious 
accident. Light braking will indicate 
whether the brakes have been aff ected.

CAUTION

  Do not drive the vehicle on fl ooded 
roads as it could cause short circuiting 
of electrical/electronic parts, or 
engine damage or stalling from 
water absorption. If the vehicle has 
been immersed in water, consult an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer.