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2011 Mazda Mazda6 Owners Manual

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To remove the spare tire

1. Remove the trunk mat, and if a trunk

board is equipped remove it also.

2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt

counterclockwise using the lug wrench.

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:

Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure
someone. No person should place
any portion of their body under a
vehicle that is supported by a jack.

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.

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In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

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  • 1. Remove the trunk mat, and if a trunk board is equipped remove it also.
  • 2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt counterclockwise using the lug wrench.

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