I-Activ Awd; I-Activ Awd Operation - Mazda 3 Sedan 2020 Owner's Manual

i-ACTIV AWD Operation

▼ i-ACTIV AWD Operation
AWD provides excellent drivability on
snow-covered and ice-packed roads,
sand and mud, as well as on steep
slopes and other slippery surfaces.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to AWD Warning Indication/
Warning Light on page 7-31.
WARNING
Never spin a wheel that is off the
ground:
Spinning a wheel that is off the ground
as a result of the vehicle being stuck or
in a ditch is dangerous. The drive
assembly could be seriously damaged
which could lead to an accident or
could even lead to overheating, oil
leakage, and a fire.
▼ AWD Driving
This vehicle has not been designed for
the purpose of off-road driving or
rallies. Do not attempt to drive over
uneven or rocky surfaces, or across
rivers.
Although this vehicle is equipped with
AWD, acceleration, steering and
braking operations should be
conducted in the same manner as with
a non-AWD vehicle, with the emphasis
placed on safe driving.
▼ Tires and Tire Chains
The condition of the tires plays a large
role in the performance of the vehicle.
Moreover, to prevent adverse effects to
the drive assembly, please note the
following:
Tires
*
When replacing tires, always replace

all front and rear tires at the same
time.
All tires must be of the same size,

manufacture, brand and tread
pattern. Pay particular attention
when equipping snow or other types
of winter tires.
Do not mix tread-worn tires with

normal tires.
Inspect tire inflation pressures at the

specified periods adjust to the
specified pressures.
NOTE
Check the tire inflation pressure label
attached to driver's door frame for the
correct tire inflation pressure.
Make sure to equip the vehicle with

genuine tires of the specified size, on
all wheels. With AWD, the system is
calibrated for all 4 wheels being of
the same dimensions.
Tire chains
Install tire chains to the front tires.

Do not use tire chains on the rear

wheels.
Do not drive the vehicle faster than

30 km/h (19 mph) with the tire
chains installed.
Do not drive the vehicle with tire

chains on road conditions other than
snow or ice.
▼ Towing
If the vehicle requires towing, have it
towed with all 4 wheels completely off
the ground.
Refer to Towing Description on page
7-23.
When Driving

i-ACTIV AWD

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