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Before Driving

Driving Tips

Except Mexico (18–inch wheel vehicle)

The vehicle is originally equipped with 

all season radials designed to be used all 

year around. In some extreme climates you 

may find it necessary to replace them with 

snow tires during the winter months to 

further improve traction on snow and ice 

covered roads.

Mexico (18–inch wheel vehicle)

The vehicle is originally equipped with 

summer tires designed for optimum 

traction on wet and dry roads. If your 

vehicle is to be used on snow and ice 

covered roads, Mazda recommends that 

you replace the tires originally equipped 

on your vehicle with snow tires during the 

winter months.

WARNING

Use only the same size and type tires 

(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four 

wheels:

Using tires different in size or type is 

dangerous. Your vehicle's handling 

could be greatly affected and result in 

an accident.

CAUTION

Check local regulations before using 

studded tires.

 Tire Chains

Check local regulations before using tire 

chains.

CAUTION



  Chains may affect handling.



  Do not 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.



  Do not use chains on a temporary spare 

tire; it may result in damage to the 

vehicle and to the tire.



  Do not use chains on roads that are free 

of snow or ice. The tires and chains could 

be damaged.



  Chains may scratch or chip aluminum 

wheels.

NOTE

The tire pressure monitoring 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).

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