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 check the following:
Refer to Engine Coolant on .
NOTE
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 2 , 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.
Except Mexico
The 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.
Mexico
The 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 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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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.
Installing the chains
Always follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Front Seat Cushion Trim Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally
operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service
warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag)..
CAUTION:
After removing a front seat ...
Sunroof Switch Inspection
NOTE:
The sunroof switch is together with the front map light.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the map light from the headliner..
3. Inspect for continuity between the sunroof switch terminals using an ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the sun ...
Rear View Monitor Operation
The operation of the rear view monitor when reversing the vehicle varies
depending on
the traffic, road, and vehicle conditions. The amount of steering and the
timing also varies
depending on conditions, so confirm the surrounding conditions directly with
your eyes and
steer the vehicle in ...