flat tire MAZDA MODEL MPV 2004 (in English) Owner's Manual

8-28
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H

Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires
every 12,000 km (7,500 miles)/8,000 km*
(5,000 miles) or sooner if irregular wear
develops. During rotation, inspect them
for correct balance.
* Unique driving conditions for USA,
Canada and Puerto Rico
Also, inspect them for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused
by one or a combination of the following:
•Incorrect tire pressure
•Improper wheel alignment
•Out-of-balance wheel
•Severe braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to
specification (page 10-7) and inspect the
lug nuts for tightness.
NOTE
•Warm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Don’t
release air from warm tires to adjust
the pressure.
•Underinflation can cause reduced
fuel economy and poor sealing of
the tire bead, which will deform the
wheel and cause separation of tire
from rim.
•Overinflation can produce a harsh
ride and a greater possibility of
damage from road hazards.
Keep your tire pressure at the
correct levels. If one frequently
needs inflating, have it inspected.
Front
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY)
spare tire in rotation.
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8-29
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H

Replacing a Tire
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will
appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
You should replace it before the band is
across the entire tread.

Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it’s properly
inflated and stored.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction. It is
lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire and should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.
Use the temporary only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.
Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa
(4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 60 psi). Rotate unidirectional tires and radial
tires that have an asymmetrical tread
pattern or studs only from front to rear,
not from side to side. Tire performance
will be weakened if rotated from side
to side.Worn Tires:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.
Always use tires that are in good
condition.
CAUTION
WARNING
New tread Worn treadTread wear indicator
•Don’t use your temporary spare tire
rim with a snow tire or a
conventional tire. Neither will
properly fit and could damage both
tire and rim.
•The temporary spare tire has a tread
life of up to 5,000 km (3,000 miles),
depending on road conditions and
driving habits.
•The temporary spare tire is for
limited use, however, if the tread
wear solid-band indicator appears,
replace the tire with the same type
of temporary spare (page 8-29).
CAUTION
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H

Replacing a Wheel
When replacing a wheel, make sure the
new one is the same as the original factory
wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset.
Proper tire balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and flat spots.
Using a Wrong-Sized Wheel:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be affected, leading to loss of
control and an accident. Always use
wheels of the correct size on your
vehicle.
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
affect:
•Tire fit
•Wheel and bearing life
•Ground clearance
•Snow-chain clearance
•Speedometer calibration
•Headlight aim
•Bumper height
WARNING
CAUTION
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
These grades will be added to the sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires over the next several
years according to a schedule established by the NHTSA and the tire manufacturers.
The grade of tires available as standard or optional equipment on Mazda vehicle may vary
with respect to grade.
ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO THESE GRADES AND
TO ALL OTHER FEDERAL TIRE-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
WARNING
UTQGS MARK (example)
TREADWEAR 200 TRACTION AA
TEMPERATURE A
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10-7
Specifications
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H

Tires
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation
Pressure on page 8-27.
Standard tire
*1Steel wheel*2Aloy wheel
Temporary spare tire

Fuses
Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-38.
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 fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Item Model
Tire size 205/65R15 94H 215/60R16 95H P215/60R17 95H
Rim size
15×6JJ
*1, 15×6J*216×6-1/2J 17×7J
Inflation pressure
240 kPa (35 psi or lb/po2) 240 kPa (35 psi or lb/po2) 240 kPa (35 psi or lb/po2)
Tire size Inflation pressure
T135/90D15 420 kPa (60 psi)
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11-3
Index
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
D
Dashboard Illumination ................... 5-23
Daytime Running Lights
.................. 5-35
Defroster
Rear window
............................. 5-38
Dimensions
...................................... 10-5
Door Locks
......................................... 3-8
Driving In Flooded Area
.................. 4-11
Driving Tips
....................................... 4-7
Automatic transaxle
.................. 5-13
Break-in period
........................... 4-7
Driving in flooded area
............. 4-11
Hazardous driving
....................... 4-8
Money-saving suggestions
.......... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle
.................... 4-9
Winter driving
............................. 4-9
E
Easy Closure .................................... 3-12
Emergency Starting
.......................... 7-17
Flooded engine
.......................... 7-17
Jump-starting
............................ 7-18
Push-starting
............................. 7-21
Emergency Towing
.......................... 7-22
Emission Control System
................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant
...................................... 8-12
Exhaust gas
................................. 4-5
Hood release
............................. 3-24
Oil
............................................. 8-10
Overheating
............................... 7-15
Starting
........................................ 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview
........ 8-9
Engine Coolant
Overheating
............................... 7-15
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
............................................... 5-22
Exhaust Gas
....................................... 4-5
E
Exterior Care ....................................8-45
Eyeglass Holder
................................6-49
F
Flasher
Hazard warning
.........................5-39
Headlights
.................................5-34
Flat Tire
..............................................7-3
Changing
.....................................7-8
Spare tire and tool storage
...........7-3
Fluids
Classification
.............................10-4
Owner maintenance
.....................8-7
Fog Lights
........................................5-36
Foot Brake
..........................................5-4
Front Console
...................................6-50
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats)
..............2-8
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats)
.................2-3
Fuel
Filler lid and cap
.......................3-23
Gauge
........................................5-23
Requirements
..............................4-2
Tank capacity
............................10-5
Fuses
.................................................8-38
Panel description
.......................8-40
Replacement
..............................8-38
G
Gauges ..............................................5-20
Glove Box
........................................6-50
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Index
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ................ 5-21
Outside Mirrors
................................ 3-33
Overhead Console
............................ 6-49
Overhead Lights
............................... 6-42
Overheating
...................................... 7-15
Overloading
...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage ................................... 8-43
Parking Brake
..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency
................... 7-2
Power Door Locks
........................... 3-10
Power Sliding Doors
........................ 3-13
Power Steering
................................. 5-14
Fluid
.......................................... 8-16
Power Windows
............................... 3-19
Push-Starting
.................................... 7-21
R
Rear Console .................................... 6-51
Rear Door Child Safety Locks
......... 3-12
Rear Quarter Windows
.................... 3-22
Rear Window Defroster
................... 5-38
Rear Window Washer
...................... 5-38
Rear Window Wiper
........................ 5-38
Rearview Mirror
............................... 3-34
Recreational Towing
........................ 7-23
Registering Your Vehicle in
A Foreign Country
........................... 9-12
Rocking the Vehicle
........................... 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................9-17
Seat Belt System
2-point type
...............................2-37
3-point type
...............................2-33
Automatic locking
.....................2-32
Emergency locking
...................2-32
Extender
....................................2-39
Pregnant women
........................2-31
Pretensioner and load
limiting
......................................2-35
Seat belt precautions
.................2-30
Warning beep
............................2-40
Warning light
............................2-40
Seats
Flat folding
................................2-28
Front seat
(Electrically operated seats)
........2-8
Front seat
(Manually operated seats)
...........2-3
Second-row seats
.......................2-13
Third-Row Seat
.........................2-20
Second-row seats
..............................2-13
Security System
Immobilizer system
...................3-28
Theft-deterrent system
..............3-31
Service Publications
.........................9-18
Shopping Bag Hooks
........................6-52
Side Extention Sunvisors
.................6-41
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
...............7-3
Specifications
...................................10-4
Speedometer
.....................................5-21
SRS Air Bags
How the Air Bags Work
............2-63
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions
................................2-56
Starting the Engine
.............................5-3
Steering Wheel
.................................3-33
Horn
..........................................5-39
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Index
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
S
Storage Box ..................................... 6-50
Storage Compartments
..................... 6-49
Cargo securing loops
................ 6-51
Eyeglass holder
......................... 6-49
Front console
............................ 6-50
Glove box
................................. 6-50
Overhead console
..................... 6-49
Rear console
............................. 6-51
Shopping bag hooks
................. 6-52
Storage box
............................... 6-50
Under seat tray
.......................... 6-50
Sunroof/Moonroof
........................... 3-25
Sunshade
.......................................... 3-27
Sunvisors
.......................................... 6-41
T
Tachometer ...................................... 5-22
Temporary Spare Tire
...................... 8-29
Theft-Deterrent System
................... 3-31
Third-row seat
.................................. 2-20
Tiedown
Hook
......................................... 7-23
Tires
Flat tire
........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure
...................... 8-27
Replacement
............................. 8-29
Rotation
.................................... 8-28
Snow tires
................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage
.......... 7-3
Specifications
........................... 10-7
Tire chains
................................ 4-10
Uniform tire quality
grading system (UTQGS)
......... 9-15
Tool
.................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description
............................... 7-22
Emergency towing
.................... 7-22
T
Recreational towing .................. 7-23
Trailer towing
........................... 4-12
Traction Control System (TCS)
....... 5-18
TCS indicator light
.................... 5-18
TCS OFF indicator light
........... 5-19
TCS OFF switch
....................... 5-19
Trailer Towing
................................. 4-12
Trip Meter
........................................ 5-21
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
........ 5-35
U
Under Seat Tray ............................... 6-50
V
Vanity Mirrors .................................. 6-41
Vehicle Information Labels
............. 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................ 5-24
ABS
........................................... 5-29
Air bag system
.......................... 5-29
Brake system
............................. 5-26
Charging system
....................... 5-27
Check engine
............................. 5-28
Door-ajar
................................... 5-30
Engine oil pressure
.................... 5-28
Front seat belt pretensioner
system
....................................... 5-29
Immobilizer system
................... 5-30
Low fuel
.................................... 5-30
Seat belt
..................................... 5-30
Warranty
............................................. 9-9
Washer Fluid
.................................... 8-18
Weights
............................................ 10-5
Wheel Replacement
......................... 8-30
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