2002 MAZDA MODEL 626 spare tire

8-26
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G





Tire Inflation Pressure
Inspect all tire pressures monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recommended pressures
for the best ride, top handling, and
minimum tire wear.
Refer to the specification charts (page 10-
6).
Incorrect Tire Inflation:Overinflation or underinflation of
tires is dangerous. Adverse handling
or unexpected tire failure could result
in a serious accident. Always inflate
the tires to the correct pressure (page
10-6).
WARNING
NOTE
• Warm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Don ’t
release air from warm tires to adjust
the pressure.
• Underinflation can cause reduced
fuel economy and poor sealing of
the tire bead, which will deform the
wheel and cause separation of tire
from rim.
• Overinflation can produce a harsh
ride and a greater possibility of
damage from road hazards.
Keep your tire pressure at the
correct levels. If one frequently
needs inflating, have it inspected.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G





Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires
every 6,000 km (3,750 miles)/*12,000 km
(7,500 miles) , or sooner if irregular wear
develops. During rotation, inspect them
for correct balance.

*Canada
Also, inspect them for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused
by one or a combination of the following:
• Incorrect tire pressure
• Improper wheel alignment
• Out-of-balance wheel
• Severe braking
After rotation, bring all tire pressures to
specification (page 10-6) and inspect the
lug nuts for tightness.





Replacing a Tire
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator
will appear as a solid band across the
tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
You may need to replace it before the
band is across the entire tread.
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial
tires that have an asymmetrical tread
pattern or studs only from front to rear,
not from side to side. Tire performance
will be weakened if rotated from side
to side.
Front
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire) in rotation.
CAUTION
Worn Tires:Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.
Always use tires that are in good
condition.
WARNING
New tread Worn tread
Tread wear indicator
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G





Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it ’s properly
inflated and stored.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction. It is
lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire and should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.
Use the temporary only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.
Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa (60 psi).





Replacing a Wheel
When replacing a wheel, make sure the
new one is the same as the original factory
wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset.
Proper tire balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and flat spots.
• Don ’t use your temporary spare tire
rim with a snow tire or a
conventional tire. Neither will
properly fit and could damage both
tire and rim.
• The temporary spare tire has a tread
life of up to 5,000 km (3,000 miles),
depending on road conditions and
driving habits.
• When the tread wear solid-band
indicator appears, replace the tire
with the same type of temporary
spare.
CAUTION
Using a Wrong-Sized Wheel:Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be affected, leading to loss of
control and an accident. Always use
wheels of the correct size on your
vehicle.
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
affect
•Tire fit
• Wheel and bearing life
• Ground clearance
• Snow-chain clearance
• Speedometer calibration
• Headlight aim
• Bumper height
WARNING
CAUTION
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Specifications
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G





Air Conditioner






Light Bulbs






Tires
Standard tire
Temporary spare tire
Fuses ................................................................................................................ Refer to 8-35
Gas complies with SAE J639 R-134a
Maximum operating charge 0.75 kg (26.5 oz)
Light bulb Wattage
Headlights 60/55
Front turn signal/Parking lights 27/8
Rear-turn signal lights 27
Brake lights/Taillights 27/7
High-mount brake lights 27
Reverse lights 18
License plate lights 5
Trunk light 5
Interior lights 10
Map light 5
Courtesy lights 5
Item
Ty p e Tire size
Inflation pressure kgf/cm
2(psi or lb/po 2)
Front Rear
2.0-liter engine P205/60R15 90H 2.2 (32)1.8 (26)
2.5-liter engine P205/60R15 90H
P205/55R16 89H 2.0 (29)
Tire size Inflation pressure kPa (psi)
T125/70D15 420 (60)
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Index
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
D
Driving Tips ....................................... 4-7
Automatic transaxle
.................. 5-12
Break-in period
........................... 4-7
Driving in flooded area
............. 4-10
Hazardous driving
....................... 4-8
Money-saving suggestions
.......... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle
.................... 4-8
Trailer towing
........................... 4-11
Winter driving
............................. 4-9
E
Emergency Starting .......................... 7-12
Flooded engine
.......................... 7-12
Jump-starting
............................ 7-12
Push-starting
............................. 7-14
Emergency Towing
.......................... 7-15
Emission Control System
................... 4-4
Engine Coolant
...................................... 8-13
Exhaust gas
................................. 4-5
Hood release
............................... 3-9
Oil
............................................. 8-10
Overheating
............................... 7-10
Starting
........................................ 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview
........ 8-9
Engine Coolant Overheating
............................... 7-10
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
............................................... 5-21
Exhaust Gas
....................................... 4-5
Exterior Care
.................................... 8-42
Eyeglass Holder
............................... 6-41
F
Flasher Hazard warning
.........................5-36
Headlights
.................................5-32
Flat Tire
..............................................7-3
Changing
.....................................7-5
Spare tire and tool storage
...........7-3
Fluids Classification
.............................10-4
Owner maintenance
.....................8-7
Foot Brake
..........................................5-4
Front seats
..........................................2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap
.......................3-14
Gauge
........................................5-22
Requirements
..............................4-2
Tank capacity
............................10-5
Fuses
.................................................8-35
Panel description
.......................8-37
Replacement
..............................8-35
G
Gauges ..............................................5-19
Glove Box
........................................6-42
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................5-36
Hazardous Driving
.............................4-8
Headlights Control
......................................5-32
Flashing
.....................................5-32
High-low beam
..........................5-32
On reminder
..............................5-32
Hood Release
......................................3-9
Horn
..................................................5-36
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Index
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
R
Rear Door Child Safety Lock ............ 3-5
Rear Seat
............................................ 2-6
Rear Window Defroster
................... 5-35
Rear-Armrest Box
............................ 6-43
Rearview Mirror
............................... 3-22
Recreational Towing
........................ 7-16
Rocking the Vehicle
........................... 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................ 9-14
Seat Belt System 3-point type
............................... 2-12
Automatic locking
.................... 2-11
Emergency locking
................... 2-10
Extender
.................................... 2-16
Pregnant women
....................... 2-10
Rear-center lap/shoulder
........... 2-14
Seat belt precautions
................... 2-9
Warning light/beep
................... 2-17
Seats Front seat
.................................... 2-2
Rear seat
...................................... 2-6
Security System Immobilizer system
.................. 3-17
Theft-deterrent system
.............. 3-19
Service Publications
......................... 9-15
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
.............. 7-3
Specifications
................................... 10-4
Speedometer
..................................... 5-20
SRS Air Bags Air bag system description
....... 2-29
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions
................................ 2-25
Warning light
............................ 2-34
Starting the Engine
............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel
................................. 3-21
Horn
.......................................... 5-36
S
Storage Compartments .....................6-41
Storage Pocket
..................................6-42
Sunroof
.............................................3-15
Sunshade
...........................................3-16
Sunvisors
..........................................6-44
T
Tachometer .......................................5-21
Temporary Spare Tire
......................8-28
Theft-Deterrent System
....................3-19
Tiedown Hook
..........................................7-16
Tires Flat tire
........................................7-3
Inflation pressure
.......................8-26
Replacement
..............................8-27
Rotation
.....................................8-27
Snow tires
....................................4-9
Spare tire and tool storage
...........7-3
Specifications
............................10-6
Tire chains
.................................4-10
Uniform tire quality grading
system (UTQGS)
.......................9-12
Tool
....................................................7-3
Towing Description
................................7-15
Emergency towing
....................7-15
Recreational towing
..................7-16
Trailer towing
............................4-11
Traction Control System (TCS)
.......5-16
Indicator light
............................5-17
Switch
........................................5-17
Warning light
............................5-17
Trailer Towing
..................................4-11
Trip Meter
........................................5-20
Trunk Lid
..........................................3-10
Trunk Light
......................................3-11
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