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.
Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Inspection
Installation Visual Inspection
1. Inspect for the following:
If there is any malfunction, replace the part.
a. Excessive looseness or play of the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor
b. Deformation of the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor
c. Deformation or damage of the rear ABS sensor rotor
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Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade Adjustment
1. Operate the windshield wipers, and then turn off the windshield wiper motor
to set the wipers in the auto stop position.
2. Slide the serrated connecting part and adjust the windshield wiper arm and
blade so that its end is aligned with the hollowed mark in the ceramic coating.
NOTE: ...
Transaxle Fluid Temperature (Tft) Sensor Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
WARNING:
A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait
until they are cool.
1. Remove the primary control valve body.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
c. Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO.2..
d. Clean ...