Mazda Mazda5 Owner's Manual page 128

Before Driving Your Mazda
Driving Tips
Braking performance can be adversely
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affected if snow or ice adheres to the
brake equipment. If this situation
occurs, drive the vehicle slowly,
releasing the accelerator pedal and
lightly applying the brakes several
times until the brake performance
returns to normal.
qSnow Tyres
WARNING
Use only the same size and type tyres
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all
four wheels:
Using tyres 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 tyres.
Use snow tyres on all four wheels
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed for your snow tyres or legal speed
limits.
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qTyre Chains
Check local regulations before using tyre
chains.
CAUTION
Chains may affect handling.
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Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30
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mph) or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is
lower.
Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
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holes, and sharp turns.
Avoid locked-wheel braking.
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Do not use chains on a temporary
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spare tyre; it may result in damage to
the vehicle and to the tyre.
Do not use chains on roads that are
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free of snow or ice. The tyres and
chains could be damaged.
Chains may scratch or chip
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aluminium wheels.
Install the chains on the front tyres.
Do not use chains on the rear tyres.
Installing the chains
1. Secure the chains on the front tyres as
tightly as possible. Always follow the
chain manufacturer's instructions.
2. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2
1 km (1/4 1/2 mile).