Owner Maintenance; Maintenance and Care- Page 437

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

CAUTION

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  Do not use your temporary spare tire 

rim with a snow tire or a conventional 
tire. Neither will properly fi t and could 
damage both tire and rim.

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  The temporary spare tire has a tread life 

of less than 5,000 km (3,000 miles). The 
tread life may be shorter depending on 
driving conditions.

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  The temporary spare tire is for limited 

use, however, if the tread wear solid-
band indicator appears, replace the tire 
with the same type of temporary spare 
(page   6-44 ).

   NOTE

  Tires degrade over time, even when 

they are not being used on the road. It 

is recommended that tires generally be 

replaced when they are 6 years or older. 

Heat caused by hot climates or frequent 

high loading conditions can accelerate 

the aging process. You should replace the 

spare tire when you replace the other road 

tires due to the aging of the spare tire. The 

period in which the tire was manufactured 

(both week and year) is indicated by a 

4-digit number.

  Refer to Tire Labeling on page  8-24 .

          Replacing a Wheel

WARNING

  Always use wheels of the correct size on 
your vehicle:

  Using a wrong-sized wheel is 
dangerous. Braking and handling 
could be aff ected, leading to loss of 
control and an accident.

CAUTION

  A wrong-sized wheel may adversely 
aff ect:

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  Tire fi t

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  Wheel and bearing life

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  Ground clearance

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  Snow-chain clearance

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  Speedometer calibration

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  Headlight aim

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  Bumper height

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  Tire Pressure Monitoring System 

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  NOTE

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  When replacing a wheel, make sure 

the new one is the same as the original 

factory wheel in diameter, rim width, 

and offset (inset/outset).

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  For details, contact an Authorized 

Mazda Dealer.

  Proper tire balancing provides the best 

riding comfort and helps reduce tread 

wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause 

vibration and uneven wear, such as 

cupping and 

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 at spots.