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Before Driving Your Mazda

Driving Tips

Form No. 8S06-EA-03H

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Snow Tires

Use snow tires on all four wheels

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

2

, 4.3 psi) 

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

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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. Remove the wheel covers, or 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).

Mixing Tire Types:
Using tires different in size or type is 
dangerous. Your vehicle’s handling 
could be greatly affected and result in 
an accident. Use only the same size 
and type tires (snow, radial, or non-
radial) on all four wheels.

Check local regulations before using 
studded tires.

WARNING

CAUTION

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

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Chains may affect handling.

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Don’t 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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Don’t use chains on a temporary 
spare tire; it may result in damage to 
the vehicle and to the tire.

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Don’t use chains on roads that are 
free of snow or ice. The tires and 
chains could be damaged.

CAUTION

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