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 ...
Other materials:
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires
Please refer to the sample below.
1. TIN: U.S. DOT tire identification number
2. Passenger car tire
3. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
4. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
5. Radial
6. Run-flat tire
7. Rim diameter code
8. Load index & speed symbol
9. Severe snow conditions ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Selector lever removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove battery and battery tray.
3. Remove the air cleaner compornent. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the console.
5. Remove the dashboard compleat. (See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6. Remove the SAS control module. (S ...