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CAUTION
ØWhen using the temporary spare
tire, driving stability may decrease
compared to when using only the
conventional tire. Drive carefully.
Ø To avoid damage to the temporary
spare tire or to the vehicle, observe
the following precautions:
ØDo not exceed 80 km/h (50
mph).
ØAvoid driving over obstacles.
Also, do not drive through an
automatic car wash. This tire's
diameter is smaller than a
conventional tire, so the ground
clearance is reduced about
10 mm (0.4 in).
ØDo not use a tire chain on this
tire because it will not fit
properly.
ØDo not use your temporary
spare tire on any other vehicle,
it has been designed only for
your Mazda.
ØUse only one temporary spare
tire on your vehicle at the same
time.
Ø (With limited slip differential)
When using the temporary spare
tire on the front axle, replace it
with a standard tire as soon as
possible. The size difference
between the spare and the
standard tire will cause the limited
slip differential to malfunction.
NOTE
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the
temporary spare tire. The warning light will
flash continuously while the temporary spare
tire is being used (page 5-33).
To remove the spare tire
4 Door
1. Remove the trunk mat.
2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt counterclockwise using the lug wrench.
5 Door
1. Remove the trunk mat.
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2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning themcounterclockwise one turn each, but do
not remove any lug nuts until the tire
has been raised off the ground.
3. Place the jack on the ground.
4. Turn the jack screw in the directionshown in the figure and adjust the jack
head so that it is close to the jack-up
position.
Jack head
5. Place the jack under the jack-upposition closest to the tire being
changed with the jack head squarely
under the jack-up point.
Jacking position
6. Continue raising the jack headgradually by rotating the screw with
your hand until the jack head is
inserted into the jack-up position.
Jacking position
Tire blocks
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WARNING
Use only the front and rear jacking
positions recommended in this manual:Attempting to jack the vehicle in
positions other than those
recommended in this manual is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off
the jack and seriously injure or even
kill someone. Use only the front and
rear jacking positions recommended
in this manual.
Do not jack up the vehicle in a position
other than the designated jack-up
position or place any objects on or
under the jack: Jacking up the vehicle in a position
other than the designated jack-up
position or placing objects on or
under the jack is dangerous as it
could deform the vehicle body or the
vehicle could fall off the jack
resulting in an accident.
Use only the jack provided with your
Mazda: Using a jack that is not designed for
your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle
could slip off the jack and seriously
injure someone.
Never place objects under the jack: Jacking the vehicle with an object
under the jack is dangerous. The jack
could slip and someone could be
seriously injured by the jack or the
falling vehicle. NOTEIf it is difficult to set the jack due to a lowered
vehicle height for reasons such as a tire
puncture, insert the jack from the middle of the
vehicle and slide it to the designated jack-up
point.
7. Insert the jack handle into the jack.
8. Turn the jack handle clockwise and
raise the vehicle high enough so that
the spare tire can be installed. Before
removing the lug nuts, make sure your
Mazda is firmly in position and that it
cannot slip or move.
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WARNING
Do not jack up the vehicle higher than
is necessary:Jacking up the vehicle higher than is
necessary is dangerous as it could
destabilize the vehicle resulting in an
accident.
Do not start the engine or shake the
vehicle while it is jacked up: Starting the engine or shaking the
vehicle while it is jacked up is
dangerous as it could cause the
vehicle to fall off the jack resulting in
an accident.
Never go under the vehicle while it is
jacked up: Going under the vehicle while it is
jacked up is dangerous as it could
result in death or serious injury if the
vehicle were to fall off the jack.
9. Remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise; then remove the
wheel.
qLocking Lug Nutsí
If your vehicle has optional antitheft
wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will
lock the tires and you must use a special
key to unlock them. This key is attached
to the lug wrench and is stored with the
spare tire. Register them with the lock
manufacturer by filling out the card
provided in the glove compartment and
mailing it in the accompanying envelope.
If you lose this key, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer or use the lock
manufacturer's order form, which is with
the registration card.
Special key
Antitheft lug nut
To remove an antitheft lug nut
1. Obtain the key for the antitheft lug nut.
2. Place the 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.
3. Place the lug wrench on top of the key and apply pressure. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise.
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To install the nut
1. Place the key on top of the nut, and besure 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 key, apply pressure, and turn it clockwise.
qMounting 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.
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 and lower the vehicle. Use the lug
wrench to tighten the nuts in the order
shown.
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WARNING
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself:Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself is dangerous. Because the
xenon fusion bulbs require high
voltage, you could receive an electric
shock if the bulbs are handled
incorrectly. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement
is necessary.
Never touch the glass portion of a
halogen bulb with your bare hands and
always wear eye protection when
handling or working around the bulbs: When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken, it
will explode and serious injuries
could be caused by the flying glass.
If the glass portion is touched with
bare hands, body oil could cause the
bulb to overheat and explode when
lit.
Always keep halogen bulbs out of the
reach of children: Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could be
caused by dropping a halogen bulb
or breaking it some other way.
qReplacing Exterior Light Bulbs
NOTElTo replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
lIf the halogen bulb is accidentally touched,
it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.
lUse the protective cover and carton for the
replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb
promptly and out of the reach of children.
Xenon fusion bulb/Adaptive front
lighting system
Replacing the headlight bulbs
(Low/High beam bulbs)
You cannot replace the low/high beam
bulbs by yourself. The bulbs must be
replaced at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Parking lights (Except Canada)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Daytime running lights (Canada)
(Type A)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off and the headlight switch is off.
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2. Disconnect the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly toremove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
(Type B)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Front turn signal lights/Front side-
marker lights/Parking lights (Canada)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.
3. Turn the center section of the plastic retainer counterclockwise and remove
the retainers and partially peel back the
mudguard.
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4. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Halogen bulb
High-beam bulbs/Daytime running
lights (Canada)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched offand the headlight switch is off. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly toremove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Low-beam bulbs
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off and the headlight switch is off.
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2. Disconnect the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly toremove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Front turn signal lights/Front side-
marker lights/Parking lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off and the headlight switch is off. 2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.
3. Turn the center section of the plastic retainer counterclockwise and remove
the retainers and partially peel back the
mudguard.
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4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
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5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof the removal procedure.
Fog lightsí
1. Make sure the ignition is switched offand the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly toremove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight back out of the
socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Side-turn signal lightsí
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs must be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible because
it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
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