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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
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Replacing a Tire
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will
appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
You should replace it before the band is
across the entire tread.
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Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it’s properly
inflated and stored.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction. It is
lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire and should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.
Use the temporary only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.
Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/
cm
2
or bar, 60 psi).
Worn Tires:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.
Always use tires that are in good
condition.
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
When replacing/repairing the tires or
wheels or both, have the work done by
an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the
tire pressure sensors may be damaged.
NOTE
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
•
When tires with steel wire
reinforcement in the sidewalls are
used, the system may not function
correctly even with a genuine
wheel. (page 5-24)
•
Be sure to install the tire pressure
sensors whenever tires or wheels are
replaced. (page 5-24)
WARNING
CAUTION
New tread Worn tread
Tread wear indicator
J48C_8S18-EA-03I_Edition1.book Page 33 Wednesday, August 6, 2003 8:51 AM
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