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Maintenance and CareOwner MaintenanceqReplacing a TireWARNINGWorn Tires:Driving with worn tires is dangerous.Reduced braking, steering, andtraction could result in an accident.Always use tires that are in goodcondition.If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicatorwill appear as a solid band across thetread.Replace the tire when this happens.Tread wear indicatorCAUTION(With Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem)When replacing/repairing the tires orwheels or both, have the work done byan Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tirepressure sensors may be damaged.NOTE(With Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem)l When tires with steel wirereinforcement in the sidewalls areused, the system may not functioncorrectly even with a genuine wheel.Refer to System Error Activation onpage 5-25.l Be sure to install the tire pressuresensors whenever tires or wheels arereplaced.Refer to Tires and Wheels on page5-25.New treadWorn treadYou should replace it before the band isacross the entire tread.NOTETires degrade over time, even whenthey are not being used on the road. It isrecommended that tires generally bereplaced when they are 6 years or older.Heat caused by hot climates or frequenthigh loading conditions can acceleratethe aging process. You should replacethe spare tire when you replace theother road tires due to the aging of thespare tire. Regarding the manufacturingweek and year is indicated with 4 digit.Refer to The tire labeling on page 9-21.8-39