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2012 Mazda CX-9 Cx 9 Owners Manual

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If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator
will appear as a solid band across the
tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.

New tread

Tread wear indicator

Worn tread

You should replace the tire before the
band crosses the entire tread.

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 9-25.

q

Temporary Spare Tire

Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it's properly inflated
and stored.

NOTE

The temporary spare tire condition gradually
deteriorates even if it has not been used.

The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction which
is lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire. This tire should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.

Use the temporary spare tire only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.

(Except Mexico)

Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa (4.2
kgf/cm

2

or bar, 60 psi).

(Mexico)

Maintain its pressure at 250 kPa (2.5
kgf/cm

2

or bar, 36 psi).

CAUTION

Ø

Do not use your temporary spare
tire rim with a snow tire or a
conventional tire. Neither will
properly fit and could damage
both tire and rim.

Ø

The temporary spare tire has a
tread life of less than 5,000 km.
The tread life may be shorter
depending on driving conditions.

Ø

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 8-34).

Maintenance and Care

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  • 25. q Temporary Spare Tire Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it's properly inflated and stored.
  • 4.2 kgf/cm 2 or bar, 60 psi).
  • 2.5 kgf/cm 2 or bar, 36 psi).

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