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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

CAUTION

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  When using the temporary spare tire, 

driving stability may decrease compared 
to when using only the conventional tire. 
Drive carefully.

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  To avoid damage to the temporary 

spare tire or to the vehicle, observe the 
following precautions:

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  Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).

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  Avoid 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.

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  Do not use a tire chain on this tire 

because it will not fi t properly.

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  Do not use your temporary spare 

tire on any other vehicle, it has been 
designed only for your Mazda.

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  Use only one temporary spare tire on 

your vehicle at the same time.

  To remove the spare tire

   1.    

(With luggage board)

    Lift up the luggage board.

  2.    

(With luggage board)

   Pull the luggage board outward a little 

and insert the opposite end into the 

holders so that the luggage board stands    .

Luggage board

Holders

   3.   Lift  the  luggage  mat.

Luggage mat

   4.   For vehicles equipped with a sub-

woofer, uncouple the connector.

Connector

   NOTE

  Extra strength may be required to 

uncouple the connector. Be sure to squeeze 

the tab 

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