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Information on ªTº type tires
ªTº type tires have some additional
information beyond those of ªPº
type tires; these differences are
described below:
T145/80D16 is an example of a tire
size.
Note:The temporary tire size for
your vehicle may be different from
this example.
1.T:Indicates a type of tire,
designated by the Tire and Rim
Association (T&RA), that is
intended for temporary service
on cars, SUVs, minivans and
light trucks.
2.145:Indicates the nominal
width of the tire in millimeters
from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
3.80:Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire's ratio of height to
width. Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall.
4.D:Indicates a ªdiagonalº type tire.
R:Indicates a ªradialº type tire.
5.16:Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change
your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the
new wheel diameter.
Location of the tire label
You will find a
Tire Label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size
and other important information located on the B-Pillar or the edge of
the driver's door. Refer to the payload description and graphic in the
Vehicle loading Ð with and without a trailersection.
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
WARNING: Driving too fast for conditions creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds
for extended periods of time may result in damage to vehicle
components.
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NOTE:Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains. If you need to use snow tires and chains, it is
recommended that steel wheels are used of the same size and
specifications as those originally installed.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
²Do not use tire chains on aluminum wheels. Chains may chip the
wheels.
²Use only SAE Class S chains.
²Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
Drive cautiously. Ensure you obtain the proper cables or chains
for you vehicle. Test fit the cables or chains before using them in
snow and/or ice. If you hear the cables or chains rub or bang
against the vehicle, stop and retighten them. If this does not
work, remove the cables or chains to prevent vehicle damage.
Have the cables or chains fitted by a professional before
proceeding.
²If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
²Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
²The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.
VEHICLE LOADING ± WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or
trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating
capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will
provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading
your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining
your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's
Safety Compliance Certification
Label:
Base Curb Weight± is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of
fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or
optional equipment.
Vehicle Curb Weight± is the weight of your new vehicle when you
picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket
equipment.
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appearance from the road tire, which will be identified with a ªCautionº
label on the wheel. Both of these spare tires are considered ªtemporaryº.
Replace these temporary emergency spare tires on the vehicle with a tire
of the same size, speed rating and load carrying capacity as the other
road tires as soon as possible.
It is not recommended that the vehicle be operated in 4WD modes with
a temporary emergency spare tire. If 4WD operation is necessary, do not
operate above speeds of 10 mph (16 km/h) or for distances above 50
miles (80 km).
When driving with the temporary emergency spare tiredo not:
²Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
²Exceed 2000 miles (3200 km)
²Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
²Tow a trailer
²Use snow chains
²Use more than one temporary emergency spare tire
²Use commercial car washing equipment
²Try to repair the temporary emergency spare tire
Use of a temporary emergency spare tire at any one wheel location can
lead to impairment of the following:
²Handling, stability and braking performance
²Comfort and noise
²Ground clearance and parking at curbs
²Winter weather driving capability
²Wet weather driving capability
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped)
WARNING: Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A
dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is
different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. If
you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for temporary
use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should replace it as
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soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size and type asthe road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Mazda. If thedissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced ratherthan repaired.
When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel,do not:
²Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h)
²Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time
²Use commercial car washing equipment
²Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire/wheel
The T-type/mini-spare tire/wheel is a unique dissimilar spare tire/wheel
that is narrower in width than the road tire/wheel and the tire size
molded on the sidewall begins with the letter ªTº. T-type/mini-spare
tires/wheels have additional restrictions on use. SeeT-type/mini-spare
tireinformation earlier in this section for more information.
The usage of a dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to impairment of the
following:
²Handling, stability and braking performance
²Comfort and noise
²Ground clearance and parking at curbs
²Winter weather driving capability
²Wet weather driving capability
²All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable)
²Load leveling adjustment (if applicable)
When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution
should be given to:
²Towing a trailer
²Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body
²Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack
Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek
service as soon as possible.
Location of the spare tire and tools
The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following
locations:
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child safety seats ......................94
Servicing your vehicle ..............216
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................19
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
AM/FM stereo tape/CD/MP3 ....24
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................28
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs, specifications .......258
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart, lubricants 256±257
Speed control ..............................50
Starting your vehicle .......141±142,
144
jump starting ..........................183
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................47
Stereo
Single CD ..................................21
T
Tether anchors ............................98
Tilt steering wheel ......................47
Tires ...........................107±108, 173
alignment ................................114
care ..........................................112
changing ..........................173, 178
checking the pressure ............110
inspecting and inflating .........109
label .........................................121
replacing ..................................116
rotating ....................................114
safety practices .......................113
sidewall information ...............117snow tires and chains ............121
spare tire .........................173±174
terminology .............................108
tire grades ...............................108
treadwear ........................107, 112
Towing .......................................129
recreational towing .................139
trailer towing ..........................129
wrecker ....................................188
Traction-lok rear axle ...............148
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................252
Transmission
automatic operation ...............149
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....149
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................251
fluid, refill capacities ..............253
lubricant specifications ..256±257
manual operation ....................153
Turn signal ..................................39
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................258
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................260
Vehicle loading ..........................122
camper bodies ........................140
Ventilating your vehicle ...........145
W
Warning chimes ...........................16
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................221
Water, Driving through .............161
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