Locking Lug Nuts; Do not jack up the vehicle higher; than is necessary:- Page 505

2021 Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback Owners Manual

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NOTE

When raising the jack head into the

jacking position and aligning the

groove in the jack head with the rail

under the vehicle body, the top of

the jack head contacts the vehicle's

underbody without the rail

contacting the bottom of the

groove.

7. Insert the jack lever and attach the

lug wrench to tire 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 

fi

rmly in

position and that it cannot slip or

move.

 

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 o

 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 o

 the jack.

9. Remove the lug nuts by turning

them counterclockwise; then

remove the wheel and center cap.

Locking Lug Nuts

If your Mazda is equipped with the

optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, a

special key must be used to unlock the

locking lug nut for each wheel. The key

is stored in the glove compartment,

center console storage, storage box, or

trunk. Register the key and lug nuts

with the lock manufacturer by 

fi

lling

out the registration card and mailing it

in using the accompanying envelope. If

the key is lost, consult an Authorized

Mazda Dealer or use the lock

manufacturer’s order form to order a

new key.

If Trouble Arises

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  • 7. Insert the jack lever and attach the lug wrench to tire jack.
  • 8. Turn the jack handle clockwise and raise the vehicle high enough so that the spare tire can be installed.
  • 9. Remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise; then remove the wheel and center cap.