Winter Driving Tips - Mazda 2 HYBRID Owner's Manual

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4-6. Driving tips

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary prepa-
rations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter.
Always drive the vehicle in a
manner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the 12-
volt battery.
Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires or purchase a set of
tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size
and brand, and that chains match the
size of the tires.
WARNING
Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of
vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
Use tires of the size specified.
Maintain the recommended level of
air pressure.
Do not drive at speeds in excess of
the speed limit or the speed limit
specified for the snow tires being
used.
Use snow tires on all, not just some
wheels.
Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehi-
cle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious
injury.
Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit specified for the tire chains
being used, or 50 km/h (30 mph),
whichever is lower.
Avoid driving on bumpy road sur-
faces or over potholes.
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden
engine braking.
Slow down sufficiently before enter-
ing a curve to ensure that vehicle
control is maintained.
Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) system. (if equipped)
NOTICE
Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of
snow tires from any authorized
Mazda retailer or Mazda authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer or
legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and
attachment of snow tires affects the
operation of the tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to