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Before Driving Your Mazda

Driving Tips

Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

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Tire Chains

Check local regulations before using tire 
chains.

Install the chains on the front tires.
Don

’

t use chains on the rear tires.

Use only SAE Class "S" chains, and make 
sure they fit.

Installing the chains

1. Secure the chains on the front tires as 

tightly as possible. Always follow the 
chain manufacturer

’

s instructions.

2. Retighten the chains after driving 

1/2

—

1 km (1/4

—

1/2 mile).

•

Chains may scratch or chip 
aluminum wheels. Install tire chains 
on steel wheels only.

•

Chains may affect handling.

•

Don

’

t go faster than 50 km/h (30 

mph) or the chain manufacturer

’

s 

recommended limit, whichever is 
lower.

•

Drive carefully and avoid bumps, 
holes, and sharp turns.

•

Avoid locked-wheel braking.

•

Don

’

t use chains on a temporary 

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

•

Don

’

t use chains on roads that are 

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

NOTE

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

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