flat tire MAZDA MAZDA 2023 User Guide

Antitheft wheel lug nuts cannot be
installed on a steel wheel spare tire.
When installing a temporary spare tire,
use one of the original lug nuts in place
of the locking lug nut. The original lug
nuts are stored inside your Mazda.
1. Antitheft lug nut
2. Special key
To remove an antitheft lug nut
1. Obtain the special key for theantitheft lug nut.
2. Place the special key on top of the antitheft lug nut, and be sure to
hold the key square to it. If you
hold the key at an angle, you may
damage both key and nut. Do not
use a power impact wrench.
3. Place the lug wrench on top of the key and apply pressure. Turn the
wrench counterclockwise.
To install the antitheft lug nut
1. Place the special key on top of the nut, and be sure to hold the key
square to it. If you hold the key at
an angle, you may damage both key
and nut. Do not use a power
impact wrench.
2. Place the lug wrench on top of the special key, apply pressure, and
turn it clockwise.
Nut tightening torque
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 108―
147 (12― 14,
80 ―108)
▼ Mounting the Spare Tire
1. Remove dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub, including the hub bolts, with a
cloth.

WARNING
Make sure the mounting surfaces
of the wheel, hub and lug nuts are
clean before changing or replacing
tires:
When changing or replacing a tire,
not removing dirt and grime from
the mounting surfaces of the wheel,
hub and hub bolts is dangerous.
The lug nuts could loosen while
driving and cause the tire to come
off, resulting in an accident.
2. Mount the spare tire.
3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand.

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WARNING
Do not apply oil or grease to lug
nuts and bolts and do not tighten
the lug nuts beyond the
recommended tightening torque:
Applying oil or grease to lug nuts
and bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts
could loosen while driving and
cause the tire to come off, resulting
in an accident. In addition, lug nuts
and bolts could be damaged if
tightened more than necessary.
4. Turn the jack handle
counterclockwise using the lug
wrench and lower the vehicle.
5. Use the lug wrench to tighten the nuts in the order shown.

If you are unsure of how tight the
nuts should be, have them
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Nut tightening torque
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 108―
147 (12 ―14,
80― 108)
WARNING
Always securely and correctly
tighten the lug nuts:
Improperly or loosely tightened lug
nuts are dangerous. The wheel
could wobble or come
off. This
could result in loss of vehicle
control and cause a serious
accident.
Be sure to reinstall the same nuts
you removed or replace them with
metric nuts of the same
configuration:
Because the wheel studs and lug
nuts on your Mazda have metric
threads, using a non-metric nut is
dangerous. On a metric stud, it
would not secure the wheel and
would damage the stud, which
could cause the wheel to slip off
and cause an accident.
6. (Aluminum wheel equipped
vehicle)
Remove the center cap by tapping
it from the backside of the wheel
using the lug wrench.
7. Store the damaged tire in the trunk (4-door) or luggage compartment
(5-door).

8. Secure the damaged tire to thevehicle using the following method.
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(Vehicles with flat tire hold-down
bolt (excluding vehicles with
sub-woofer for 5-door))
1. Spread apart the tabs on thespare tire hold-down bolt that
was removed when removing
the spare tire and remove the
bolt for securing the spare tire.
1. Tabs
2. Bolt for securing spare tire
3. Spare tire hold-down bolt

2. Remove the bolt for securing the
flat tire from its stored position
and install it in place of the
removed spare tire hold-down
bolt.
1. Bolt for securing the flat tire
2. Spare tire hold-down bolt

NOTE
The longer bolt is used as the
bolt for securing the flat tire,
and the shorter one is used as
the bolt for securing the spare
tire. When installing a bolt,
check the bolt's length.
3. Secure the damaged tire to the vehicle using the flat tire
hold-down bolt.
(Vehicles with flat tire hold-down
bolt and with sub-woofer for
5-door))
1. Remove the bolt for securing theflat tire from its stored position.
2. Secure the damaged tire to the vehicle using the flat tire
hold-down bolt.
1. Flat tire hold-down bolt
2. Sub-woofer

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(Vehicles without flat tire
hold-down bolt)
1. Secure the damaged tire to thevehicle using the spare tire
hold-down bolt removed when
removing the spare tire.
9. Place the trunk mat (4-door) orluggage mat (5-door) on the
damaged tire.
10.Remove the tire blocks and store
the tools and jack.
11.Check the inflation pressure. Refer to Tires on page 9-10.
12.Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
13.After repairing or replacing the flat tire, install the wheel cover
(vehicles with steel wheels) or
center cap (vehicles with aluminum
wheels) using the following
procedure.
(Wheel cover)
1. Align the notch on the wheel cover with the tire valve of the
wheel and install the wheel
cover to the wheel.
1. Notch
2. Tire valve
CAUTION
Always align the notch on the
wheel cover with the tire valve
of the wheel. Otherwise, it
could cause damage to the
wheel cover and the tire valve.
(Center cap)
1. Align the center cap with the center hole of the wheel and
install the center cap to the
wheel.
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WARNING
Do not drive with any tires that have
incorrect air pressure:
Driving on tires with incorrect air
pressure is dangerous. Tires with
incorrect pressure could affect
handling and result in an accident.
When you check the regular tires' air
pressure, check the spare tire, too.
NOTE
To prevent the jack and tool from
rattling, store them properly.
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Tread Wear, Traction and Temperature
Grades
Tr ea d w ea r : The tread wear grade is a
comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example,
a tire graded 150 would wear one and
one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100.
Traction: The traction grades, from
highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C.
The grades represent the tire's ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
Temperature: The temperature grades
are A (the highest), B and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel.
Snow Tires
In some heavy snow areas, local
governments may require true snow
tires, those with very deeply cut tread.
These tires should only be used in pairs
or placed on all four wheels. Make
sure you purchase snow tires that are
the same size and construction type as
the other tires on your vehicle.
SAFETY WARNING
The following safety warning appears
on the tire's sidewall.
SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM:
EXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY
DUE TO IMPROPER
MOUNTING-MATCH TIRE
DIAMETER TO RIM DIAMETER;
NEVER EXCEED 40 psi (275 kPa) TO
SEAT BEADS-ONLY SPECIALLY
TRAINED PERSONS SHOULD
MOUNT TIRES.
TIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDER-INFLATION/
OVERLOADING/DAMAGE-FOLLOW
OWNER'S MANUAL AND PLACARD
IN VEHICLE-FREQUENTLY CHECK
INFLATION PRESSURE AND INSPECT
FOR DAMAGE.
▼ Information on Temporary Tires
Please refer to the sample below.
1. Temporary tires
2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
3. Ratio of height to width (aspect
ratio)
4. Diagonal
5. Rim diameter code
6. Load index & speed symbol

Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Index
F
FlasherHazard warning.................... 4-71
Headlights............................4-57
Flat Tire Changing a flat tire................. 7-7
Mounting the spare tire........ 7-12
Removing a flat tire................ 7-8
Floor Mat................................. 3-48
Fluids Brake/Clutch........................6-20
Classification.......................... 9-5
Washer................................ 6-21
Foot Brake................................ 4-76
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ..........
.............................................. 4-211
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera.................................. 4-221
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) ..........
.............................................. 4-123
Front Cross Tra ffi c Alert (FCTA)
Warning Beep........................... 7-47
Front Radar Sensor.................. 4-215
Front Side Radar Sensor........... 4-218
Fuel Filler lid and cap...................3-28
Requirements....................... 3-26
Tank capacity......................... 9-5
Fuses........................................ 6-39 Panel description.................. 6-42
Replacement........................ 6-39
G
Gauges..................................... 4-18
Glove Compartment..................5-47
H
Hazardous Driving.....................3-47
Hazard Warning Flasher............. 4-71
HeadlightsComing home light...............4-61
Flashing................................4-60
High-low beam.................... 4-60
Leaving home light............... 4-61
Leveling................................4-62
Head Restraint.......................... 2-17
High Beam Control System
(HBC)..................................... 4-101 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)......... 4-102
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)............. 4-87
HomeLink Wireless Control
System...................................... 4-71
Hood Release........................... 6-12
Horn........................................ 4-70
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes......................................7-27
If the Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.................................... 7-51
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep........................... 7-44
Ignition Switch............................ 4-4
Illuminated Entry System............ 5-42
Immobilizer System................... 3-42
Inside Trunk Release Lever......... 3-24
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level.........................................6-20
Inspecting Coolan t Level............ 6-19
Inspecting Engine Oil Level.........6-18
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level..... 6-21
Instrument Cluster..................... 4-18 Average fuel economy...........4-26
Compass display.................. 4-28
Current fuel economy........... 4-27
Dashboard illumination........ 4-24
Deceleration regeneration charge
display................................. 4-27
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Index
Sunshade.................................. 3-41
Sunvisors.................................. 5-39
T
Theft-Deterrent System.............. 3-44
Three-flash Turn Signal...............4-63
Tiedown Hook.......................... 7-24
Tires......................................... 6-32Replacing a tire.................... 6-34
Replacing a wheel................ 6-36
Snow tires............................ 3-49
Specifications....................... 9-10
Temporary spare tire............. 6-35
Tire chains............................3-50
Tire inflation pressure............6-33
Tire rotation......................... 6-33
Uniform tire quality grading
system (UTQGS)................... 8-21
Tire Information Location of the tire label
(placard).............................. 8-27
Steps for determining the correct
load limit............................. 8-34
Tire labeling......................... 8-23
Tire maintenance.................. 8-29
Vehicle loading.....................8-31
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.................................... 4-228
Touch Sensor Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)...................................7-45
To w i n g Recreational towing.............. 3-53
Trailer towing....................... 3-53
Towing Description................... 7-23
Traction Control System (TCS).... 4-89 TCS/DSC indicator light........4-89
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA).............. 4-150 Close proximity warning...... 4-155
Display indication............... 4-154
Setting the system...............4-156
Shift-up/shift-down request
display............................... 4-163
Stop hold control............... 4-163
Tra ffi c Sign Recognition System
(TSR)...................................... 4-112
Trouble Battery runs out.................... 7-17
Emergency starting................7-20
Flat tire.................................. 7-7
Overheating......................... 7-21
Parking in an emergency......... 7-2
When liftgate/trunk lid cannot be
opened................................ 7-49
Trunk Lid...................................3-20 Inside trunk release lever....... 3-24
When liftgate/trunk lid cannot be
opened................................ 7-49
Trunk Light................................ 5-40
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.... 4-63
Turn Signals.............................. 4-63
U
Ultrasonic Sensor.................... 4-221
V
Vehicle Information Labels Chassis number...................... 9-2
Engine number....................... 9-3
Motor vehicle safety standard
label...................................... 9-2
Tire pressure label.................. 9-2
Vehicle emission control
information label.................... 9-2
Ve h i c l e identification
number..................................9-2
Vehicle Problem Warning Beep...7-47
W
Warning Sound is Activated........7-48
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