2005 Mazda Tribute Owner's Manual - Page 128

Tires, Wheels and Loading • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel The usage of a dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution should be given to: • Towing a trailer • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. Tire change procedure WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or R (Reverse) (manual transaxle). WARNING: To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block both sides of the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. WARNING: Changing a tire is dangerous if not done properly. The vehicle can slip off the jack and seriously injure you or someone. Be sure to follow the directions for changing a tire, and never get under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack. 128 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)