Changing a Flat Tire- Page 356

2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Mazda Speed 3 Owners Manual

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NOTE

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Make sure the jack is well lubricated before
using it.

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

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Be sure to register the tire pressure sensor
ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are
changed (page 5-34).

1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-

way and firmly set the parking brake.

2. Put a vehicle with an automatic

transaxle in Park (P), a manual
transaxle in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn
off the engine.

3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.

4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle

and away from the vehicle and traffic.

5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire

(page 7-3).

6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite

the flat tire. When blocking a wheel,
place a tire block both in front and
behind the tire.

NOTE

When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks
of sufficient size if possible to hold the tire in
place.

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Removing a Flat Tire

1. If your vehicle is equipped with a

wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover
with the beveled end of the lug wrench.

NOTE

Force the end of the lug wrench firmly between
wheel and cover, or removal will be difficult.

CAUTION

There is a valve-stem mark inside the
wheel cover. When installing the
wheel cover, align this mark with the
tire's valve stem.
Damage could occur during
installation if the wheel cover is not
properly aligned.

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In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

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  • 1. Park on a level surface off the right-of- way and firmly set the parking brake.
  • 2. Put a vehicle with an automatic transaxle in Park (P), a manual transaxle in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn off the engine.
  • 3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
  • 4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic.
  • 5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire (page 7-3).
  • 6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire.
  • 1. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover with the beveled end of the lug wrench.