snow chains MAZDA MODEL B2300 TRUCK 2007 Owners Manual (in English)

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underinflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest location where
air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to the recommended
inflation pressure.
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
WARNING: Driving too fast for conditions creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds
for extended periods of time may result in damage to vehicle
components.
NOTE:Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains. If you need to use snow tires and chains, it is
recommended that steel wheels are used of the same size and
specifications as those originally installed.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
²Do not use tire chains on aluminum wheels. Chains may chip the
wheels.
²Use only SAE Class S chains.
²Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
Drive cautiously. Ensure you obtain the proper cables or chains
for you vehicle. Test fit the cables or chains before using them in
snow and/or ice. If you hear the cables or chains rub or bang
against the vehicle, stop and retighten them. If this does not
work, remove the cables or chains to prevent vehicle damage.
Have the cables or chains fitted by a professional before
proceeding.
²If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
²Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
²The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.
VEHICLE LOADING ± WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
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
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²Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire
²Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time
²Use commercial car washing equipment
²Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheel
location can lead to impairment of the following:
²Handling, stability and braking performance
²Comfort and noise
²Ground clearance and parking at curbs
²Winter weather driving capability
²Wet weather driving capability
For vehicles equipped with 4WD, it is not recommended that the vehicle
be operated in 4WD modes with a temporary emergency spare tire. If
4WD operation is necessary, do not operate above speeds of 10 mph (16
km/h) or for distances above 50 miles (80 km).
3.Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel,do not:
²Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h)
²Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time
²Use commercial car washing equipment
²Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire/wheel
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to
impairment of the following:
²Handling, stability and braking performance
²Comfort and noise
²Ground clearance and parking at curbs
²Winter weather driving capability
²Wet weather driving capability
²All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable)
²Load leveling adjustment (if applicable)
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional
caution should be given to:
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Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart, lubricants .266
Speed control ..............................60
Starting your vehicle .......154±155,
157
jump starting ..........................196
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................58
Stereo
Single CD ..................................21
T
Tether anchors ..........................107
Tilt steering wheel ......................58
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Roadside Emergencies ...........186
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....130
Tires ...........................113±114, 186
alignment ................................122
care ..........................................117
changing ..........................186, 191
checking the pressure ............117
inflating ...................................115
label .........................................129
replacing ..................................119
rotating ....................................122
safety practices .......................121
sidewall information ...............124
snow tires and chains ............135
spare tire .........................187, 189
terminology .............................114
tire grades ...............................114
treadwear ........................113, 118
Towing .......................................142recreational towing .................151
trailer towing ..........................142
wrecker ....................................202
Traction-lok rear axle ...............161
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................264
Transmission
automatic operation ...............162
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....162
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................263
lubricant specifications ..........266
manual operation ....................166
Turn signal ..................................49
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................272
Vehicle loading ..........................135
camper bodies ........................153
Ventilating your vehicle ...........157
W
Warning chimes ...........................17
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................233
Water, Driving through .............174
Windows
power .........................................59
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................57
checking and adding fluid .....233
checking and cleaning ............233
replacing wiper blades ...........234
Wrecker towing .........................202
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