2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 79

J07R_8R09_EA_02G.book Page 8 Monday, July 1, 2002 11:30 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving • Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt. Ask a Mazda dealer to perform the following precautions: • Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator. • Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold reduces battery capacity. • Use only cold-weather engine oil (page 8-13). • Inspect the ignition system for damage and loose connections. • Use washer fluid made with antifreeze-but don't use engine coolant antifreeze for washer fluid (page 8-22). • Don't use the parking brake in freezing weather as the parking brake may freeze. Instead, shift to P with an automatic transmission and to 1 or R with a manual transmission. Block the rear wheels. M Snow Tires WARNING 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 nonradial) on all four wheels. CAUTION Check local regulations before using studded tires. Use snow tires on all four wheels Your 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, you may find it necessary to replace the original equipment tires with snow tires, during the winter months. Don't go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph). Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) more than recommended on the tire pressure label (driver's door), but never more than the maximum cold-tire pressure shown on the tires. 4-8 Form No. 8R09-EA-02G