2006 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner's Manual - Page 249

Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page249 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:26 AM Black plate (249,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire qSpare Tire Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire, and is designed only for emergency use and should be used only for VERY short periods. Temporary spares should NEVER be used for long drives or extended periods. l CAUTION When using the temporary spare tire, driving stability may decrease compared to when using only the conventional tire. Drive carefully. To avoid damage to the temporary spare or to the vehicle, observe the following precautions: l l l WARNING Driving with a Temporary Spare Tire on Ice or Snow: Driving with a spare tire on the front (driving) wheels on ice or snow is dangerous. Handling will be affected. You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Put the spare tire on the rear axle and move a regular tire to the front. l l l Don't exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). Avoid driving over obstacles. Also, don't drive through an automatic car wash. This tire's diameter is smaller than a conventional tire, so the ground clearance is reduced about 35 mm (1.4 in). Do not use tire chains on any type of tire, including the spare tire. Don't use your temporary spare on any other vehicle, it has been designed only for your Mazda. Use only one temporary spare tire on your vehicle at the same time. To remove the spare tire (Sedan) 1. Remove the trunk board. 7-5 Form No.8U66-EA-05F