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Before Driving

Driving Tips

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  Never use warm or hot water for 

removing snow or ice from windows and 
mirrors as it could result in the glass 
cracking.

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  Drive slowly. Braking performance 

can be adversely affected if snow or 
ice adheres to the brake components. If 
this situation occurs, drive the vehicle 
slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal 
and lightly applying the brakes several 
times until the brake performance 
returns to normal.

 Snow  Tires

            Use  snow  tires  on  all  four  wheels

    Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph) 
while driving with snow tires. Infl ate 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.

  The vehicle is originally equipped with 
all season radials designed to be used all 
year around. In some extreme climates you 
may fi nd it necessary to replace them with 
snow tires during the winter months to 
further improve traction on snow and ice 
covered roads.

WARNING

  Use only the same size and type tires 
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four 
wheels:

  Using  tires  diff erent in size or type is 
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling 
could be greatly aff ected and result in 
an accident.

CAUTION

  Check local regulations before using 
studded tires.

 Tire  Chains

            Check  local  regulations  before  using  tire 
chains.

CAUTION

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  Chains may aff ect 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.

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  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.

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  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

  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.