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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

*Some models.

CAUTION



  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.



  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 6-43).

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 8-25.

 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 affected, leading to loss of 

control and an accident.

CAUTION

A wrong-sized wheel may adversely 

affect:



  Tire fit



  Wheel and bearing life

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  Ground clearance



  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

*

NOTE



  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).



  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 flat spots.

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