J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book
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Before Driving Your Mazda
Driving Tips
w Snow Tires
Winter Driving
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Carry emergency gear, including tire
WARNING
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag
of sand or salt.
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.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
perform the following precautions:
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Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in
the radiator.
Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
CAUTION
Use only cold-weather engine oil (page
8-10).
Check local regulations before using
studded tires.
Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
Use snow tires on all four wheels
Use washer fluid made with
antifreeze—but don’t use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 8-20).
Don’t go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)
while driving with snow tires. Inflate
snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 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.
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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Don’t use the parking brake in freezing
weather as the parking brake may
freeze. Instead, shift to P with an
automatic transaxle and to 1 or R with
a manual transaxle. Block the rear
wheels.
w Tire Chains
This vehicle cannot be operated with tire
chains because it could cause interference
with the vehicle body and scratching.
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Form No. 8S11-EA-03G
| Categories | Mazda 6 Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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