Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Tire Chains
Check local regulations before using tire 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 tire; it may result in damage to the vehicle and to the tire.
- Do not use chains on roads that are free of snow or ice. The tires and chains could be damaged.
- Chains may scratch or chip aluminum wheels.
NOTE
The tire pressure monitoring system may not function correctly when using tire chains.
Install the chains on the front tires only.
Do not use chains on the rear tires.
Please consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Installing the chains
1. Secure the chains on the front tires 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).
Snow Tires
Use snow tires on all four wheels
Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph) while driving with snow tires. Inflate
snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) more than recommended on the tire pressure ...
Driving In Flooded Area
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releasing the accelerator
pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until the brake performance
returns to normal: Driving ...
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Brake Judder Repair Hint
Description
Brake judder concern has the following 3 characteristics:
Steering wheel vibration
Steering wheel vibrates in the direction of its rotation. This characteristic
is most noticeable when applying brakes at a vehicle speed of 100-140 km/h
{62.1-86.8 mph}.
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Running light unit inspection
1. Connect the connector to the running light unit.
2. Connect the negative battery cable.
3. Measure the voltage at the running light unit using voltmeter.
When inspecting terminal D, H or P for continuity, disconnect the running light unit connector.
4. If the value are not as specif ...