Mazda CX-30 2020 Owner's Manual page 137

Drive slowly. Braking performance

can be adversely affected if snow or
ice adheres to the brake
components. 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.
▼ Snow Tyres
WARNING
Use only the same size and type tyres
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all 4
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.
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the tyre
pressure monitoring system, the system
may not function correctly when using
tyres with steel wire reinforcement in
the sidewalls (page 4-232).
Use snow tyres on all 4 wheels
Do not exceed the maximum
permissible speed for your snow tyres
or legal speed limits.
Europe
When snow tyres are used, select the
specified size and pressure (page
9-10).
▼ Tyre Chains
Check local regulations before using
tyre chains.
CAUTION
Chains may affect handling.
Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30
mph) or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is
lower.
Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, and sharp turns.
Avoid locked-wheel braking.
Do not use chains on a temporary
spare tyre; it may result in damage to
the vehicle and to the tyre.
In some models, the vehicle is not
equipped with a factory installed
temporary spare tyre.
Do not use chains on roads that are
free of snow or ice. The tyres and
chains could be damaged.
Chains may scratch or chip
aluminium wheels.
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the tyre
pressure monitoring system, the system
may not function correctly when using
tyre chains.
Install the chains on the front tyres
only.
Do not use chains on the rear tyres.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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