2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 119

Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page118 Friday, May 26 2006 10:53 AM Black plate (118,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips qSnow Tires Use snow tires on all four wheels 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. qTire Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. CAUTION l Chains may scratch or chip aluminum wheels. Install tire chains on steel wheels only. Chains may affect handling. Don't go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manufacturer's recommended limit, whichever is lower. Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns. Avoid locked-wheel braking. Don't use chains on a temporary spare tire; it may result in damage to the vehicle and to the tire. Don't use chains on roads that are free of snow or ice. The tires and chains could be damaged. l l l WARNING Use only the same size and type tires (snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four wheels: Using tires different in size or type is dangerous. Your vehicle's handling could be greatly affected and result in an accident. l l l NOTE CAUTION Check local regulations before using studded tires. NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system, the system may not function correctly when using tire chains. Install the chains on the front tires. Don't use chains on the rear tires. Use only genuine Mazda tire chains. Please consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system, the system may not function correctly when using tires with steel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls (page 5-29). 4-10 Form No.8V66-EA-06F