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Snow Tires

Use snow tires on all four wheels

Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)
while driving with snow tires. Inflate
snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm

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, 4.3 psi)

more than recommended on the tire
pressure label (driver's door frame), but
never more than the maximum cold-tire
pressure shown on the tires.

SKYACTIV-G 2.0, MZR 2.0 and MZR
2.5

Your 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.

MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo

Your 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.

NOTE

If your vehicle is equipped with the tire
pressure monitoring system, the system may
not function correctly when using tires with
steel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls (page
5-35).

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Tire Chains

Check local regulations before using tire
chains.

CAUTION

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Chains may affect handling.

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Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30
mph) or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is
lower.

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

Ø

Avoid locked-wheel braking.

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Do not use chains on a temporary
spare tire; it may result in damage
to the vehicle and to the tire.

Ø

Do not use chains on roads that
are free of snow or ice. The tires
and chains could be damaged.

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Chains may scratch or chip
aluminum wheels.

NOTE

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Use of tire chains on a vehicle equipped
with P225/40R18 specification tires could
cause interference with the vehicle body
and scratching. If tire chains are to be used,
replace both front and rear tires with P
205/50R17 tires. Please consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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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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  • 4.3 psi) more than recommended on the tire pressure label (driver's door frame), but never more than the maximum cold-tire pressure shown on the tires.
  • 2.0, MZR 2.
  • 2.5 Your vehicle is originally equipped with all season radials designed to be used all year around.
  • 2.3 DISI Turbo Your vehicle is originally equipped with summer tires designed for optimum traction on wet and dry roads.

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