tire size MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2017 (in English) Owner's Manual

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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Glossary of Terms
Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended infl ation pressure, and the
maximum weight the vehicle can carry.
Tire Identifi cation Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing
information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of manufacture.
Infl ation Pressure: A measure of the amount of air in a tire.
kPa: Kilopascal, the metric unit for air pressure.
psi: Pounds per square inch, the English unit for air pressure.
B-pillar: The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door.
Original Equipment (OE): Describes components originally equipped on the vehicle.
Vehicle Load Limit: The maximum value of the combination weight of occupants and
cargo.
Bead Area of the Tire: Area of the tire next to the rim.
Sidewall Area of the Tire: Area between the bead area and the tread.
Tread Area of the Tire: Area on the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when it's
mounted on the vehicle.

Seating capacity means the total allowable number of vehicle occupants. Seating capacity
is described on the tire label.

Production options weight is the combination weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 2.3 kilograms in excess of the standard items which they replace,
and not previously considered in the curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty
brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.

Rim is the metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire
beads are seated.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Vehicle Loading
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your
loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Properly
loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before
loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your
vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's Safety Certifi cation
Label and Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
Overloaded Vehicle:
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious
consequences in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's suspension
system can cause spring or shock absorber failure, brake failure, handling or steering
problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control. It also increases the distance
required for stopping. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can fail completely,
particularly on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a combination of the size of
the tire, its load range, and corresponding infl ation pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe the vehicle's weight ratings from the
vehicle's Safety Certifi cation and Tire and Load Information labels.

Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your
dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.


PAYLOAD
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Specifi cations
Specifi cations
Tires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally
fi tted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Check the tire pressure label for tire size and infl ation pressure.
Refer to Tire Infl ation Pressure on page 6-43 .
After adjusting the tire pressure, initialization of the tire pressure monitoring system is
necessary to make the system operate normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System Initialization on page 4-153 .

Standard tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire size Infl ation pressure
Front Rear
P255/60R18 107H 230 kPa (34 psi) 230 kPa (34 psi)
P255/50R20 104V 230 kPa (34 psi) 230 kPa (34 psi)

(Mexico)
Tire size Infl ation pressure
Up to 3 persons —Full load
P255/60R18 107H Front 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi)
P255/50R20 104V Front 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi)

Temporary spare tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire size Infl ation pressure
T155/90D17 101M 420 kPa (60 psi)

(Mexico)
Tire size Infl ation pressure
185/80R17 99M 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)

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