Mazda 5 2007 Manual page 284

Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
CAUTION
Don't use your temporary spare tire
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rim with a snow tire or a
conventional tire. Neither will
properly fit and could damage both
tire and rim.
The temporary spare tire has a tread
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life of less than 5,000 km (3,000
miles). The tread life may be shorter
depending on driving conditions.
The temporary spare tire is for
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limited use, however, if the tread
wear solid-band indicator appears,
replace the tire with the same type of
temporary spare (page 8-34).
NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used on the road. It is
recommended that tires generally be
replaced when they are 6 years or older.
Heat caused by hot climates or frequent
high loading conditions can accelerate
the aging process. You should replace
the spare tire when you replace the
other road tires due to the aging of the
spare tire. Regarding the manufacturing
week and year is indicated with 4 digit.
Refer to The tire labeling on page 9-20.
8-36
qReplacing a Wheel
WARNING
Always use wheels of the correct size
on your vehicle:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be affected, leading to loss of
control and an accident.
CAUTION
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
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affect:
Tire fit
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Wheel and bearing life
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Ground clearance
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Snow-chain clearance
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Speedometer calibration
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Headlight aim
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Bumper height
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
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System)
When replacing/repairing the tires
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or wheels or both, have the work
done by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors
may be damaged.
The wheels equipped on your
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Mazda are specially designed for
installation of the tire pressure
sensors. Do not use non-genuine
wheels, otherwise it may not be
possible to install the tire pressure
sensors.