Winter Driving
l Carry emergency gear, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: - Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant.
- Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold reduces battery capacity.
- Use only cold-weather engine oil.
- Inspect the ignition system for damage and loose connections.
- Use washer fluid made with antifreeze―but do not use engine coolant antifreeze for washer fluid.
- Do not use the parking brake in freezing weather as it may freeze.
Instead, shift to P with an automatic transaxle and to 1 or R with a manual transaxle. Block the rear wheels.
Snow Tires
Use snow tires on all four wheels
Do not 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.
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.
CAUTION:
Check local regulations before using
studded tires.
Tire Chains
This vehicle cannot be operated with tire chains because it could cause interference with the vehicle body and scratching.
See also:
AUX Mode (Auxiliary input)
You can connect portable audio units or
similar products on the market to the
auxiliary jack to listen to music or audio
over the vehicle's speakers.
WARNING:
Do not adjust the portable audio u ...
Seat Warmer
* Some models.
The front seats are electrically heated. The
ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
Press the switch to turn the seat warmer
on or off. When the switch is in the ON
positio ...
In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency. ...