ln Case of an Em€rgency
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Pla.ing Objects Under the .Iack:
J.ckins the vehicte iith an object
u derthejack it dangerous. Thejack coutd sup a d soneone coud be
senousl! injured br the jack or the
fathns vehicte. Nert place objects
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10. Insenthejack handle into thejack
and turn ir clockwise until the tirejust clears the ground, less than 25
rnm (l in). Betore removins the lug
nuts, make sure your Mazda is fimly
in position and thal it cannot dip or
11. Remove the lug nuts by turning rhem
counterclockwise; then remoYe the
12. Mount ihe spare tire.
13. Install the lug nurs with the beveled
edge inward; tighten them by hand.
14. Tum the jack handle
counterclockwise and lower the
vehicle. Use the lug wrench to
iighten lhe nuis in the order shown.
If you're unsure of how lighl the nuN
should be, have them inspected at a
service station. The specified torque
is 9010 120 N.m (9.0 to 12.0 kgf.rn.
65 ro 87 ft.lbo.
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I Locking Lug Nuts*
Ifyour vehicle has optional antitheft
wheel lug nuas, one on each wheel will
lock and you must use a special key to
unlock them. This key is attached to the
lug wrench and is stored with the spare
lire. Regisler ihem with the lock
nanufaclurer by filling out lhe card
provided in rbe glove box and mailing it
in the accompanying envelope. If you
lose your key, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer or use tle lock
manufacturer's order form, which is widr
lhe registration card.
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15. Store the damaged tire, using the
convenlional tire hold-down bolt
supplied in (he tool bag 1() hold ir in
place. Tum the tir€ clarnp upside
down liom ahe temporary spare tire
position. Repair the damaged tire and
replace ihe spare with it as soon as
possible.
V Tb rcmove an antith€ft lug nut
L Get the key for the locking lug nut.
2. Place it 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. Don't us€ apower
3. Place the lug wrench on top ofthe key
and apply pressure. Tum the wrench
counterclockwise.
NOTE
To prevent $ejack,jack handle, and
tool bag from rattling, store them
properly.
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In Case of sn Emergency
V To replace the nut
l Place the key on top of the nut.
2. Place ihe lug wrench on top of the key.
apply pressure, and tum itclockwise.
I Spare fir€
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
Ii lighier and smaller than a
conventional tir€, is designed only for
emergency use and should be used only
for VERY shon periods. Temporary
spares should NE\.ER b€ used for long
drives or extended periods.
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Diving with a Tenpotury Spa&n&
on Ic. or Snow:
Dit'ing with a sparc nrc on th. ftont(dtivins) wheek on ice or sno$,is
dancerous- Handlins N'iA be
affected. You couu bse contot of
the vehicle and hat'e an accident. Put
the spa.e tirc on the rcar axle an,l
nove a rcgubr tbe to the Imnt.
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