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Winter Driving

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Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag
of sand or salt.

Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
perform the following precautions:

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Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in
the radiator.

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Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.

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Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.

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Use washer fluid made with
antifreeze

but don't use engine

coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 8-20).

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Don't use the parking brake in freezing
weather as the parking brake may
freeze. Instead, shift to P and block the
rear wheels.

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Snow Tires

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

Check local regulations before using
studded 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

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, 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.

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.

Before Driving Your Mazda

Driving Tips

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  • 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.

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