If Trouble Arises; Flat Tire; Do not install the temporary spare tire - Page 487

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

4.  Insert the cover tabs and install the 

cover.

(4-Door)

Tabs

Tabs

(5-Door)

NOTE

Verify that the cover is securely installed.

Maintenance



 Always keep the jack clean.



 Make sure the moving parts are kept 

free from dirt or rust.



 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 affected. 

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.

CAUTION



  When using the temporary spare tire, 

driving stability may decrease compared 

to when using only the conventional tire. 

Drive carefully.



  To avoid damage to the temporary 

spare tire or to the vehicle, observe the 

following precautions:



  Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).



  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.



  Do not use a tire chain on this tire 

because it will not fit properly.



  Do not use your temporary spare 

tire on any other vehicle, it has been 

designed only for your Mazda.



  Use only one temporary spare tire on 

your vehicle at the same time.

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