Black plate (243,1)
3. For vehicles equipped with a sub-
woofer, loosen the wing bolt and
remove the woofer and spare tire.
Lock washer
Wing bolt
(Black)
Sub-woofer
For vehicles not equipped with a sub-
woofer, loosen the hold-down bolt and
remove the spare tire.
To secure the spare tire
Perform the removal procedure in reverse.
Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it could
indicate a flat tire.
l
Steering becomes difficult.
l
The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.
l
The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.
WARNING
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire, and never get under a
vehicle that is supported only by a jack:
Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure
someone.
Never allow anyone inside a vehicle
supported by a jack:
Allowing someone to remain in a
vehicle supported by a jack is
dangerous. The occupant could cause
the vehicle to fall resulting in serious
injury.
CAUTION
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
The wheels equipped on your Mazda
are specially designed for installation
of the tire pressure sensors. Do not
use non-genuine wheels, otherwise it
may not be possible to install the tire
pressure sensors.
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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