If Trouble Arises; Flat Tire; on the front wheels (driving wheels):- Page 466

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

    To  secure  the  jack

     1.   Insert the wing bolt into the jack with 

the jack screw pointing down and turn 
the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily 
tighten it.

   2.   Turn the jack screw in the direction 

shown in the fi gure.

Wing bolt

Jack screw

   3.   Turn the wing bolt completely to secure 

the jack.

   NOTE

  If the jack is not completely secured, it 
could rattle while driving. Make sure the 
jack screw is suffi ciently tightened.

   4.   Insert the cover tabs and install the 

cover.

   NOTE

  Verify that the cover is securely installed.

    Maintenance

y

 Always keep the jack clean.

y

 Make sure the moving parts are kept 

free from dirt or rust.

y

 Make sure the screw thread is 

adequately lubricated.

 Spare  Tire

            Your  Mazda  has  a  temporary  spare  tire.
  The temporary spare tire is lighter and 
smaller than a conventional tire, and is 
designed only for emergency use and 
should be used only for VERY short 
periods. Temporary spare tires should 
NEVER be used for long drives or 
extended periods.

WARNING

  Do not install the temporary spare tire 
on the front wheels (driving wheels):

  Driving with the temporary spare tire 
on one of the front driving wheels is 
dangerous. Handling will be aff ected. 
You could lose control of the vehicle, 
especially on ice or snow bound roads, 
and have an accident. Move a regular 
tire to the front wheel and install the 
temporary spare tire to the rear.