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In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

Form No. 8R09-EA-02G

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Locking Lug Nuts

If your vehicle has optional antitheft 
wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will 
lock the tires and you must use a special 
key to unlock them. This key is attached 
to the lug wrench and is stored with the 
spare tire. Register them with the lock 
manufacturer by filling out the card 
provided in the glove box and mailing it in 
the accompanying envelope. If you lose 
your key, consult an Authorized Mazda 
Dealer or use the lock manufacturer’s 
order form, which is with the registration 
card.

To remove an antitheft lug nut

1. Get the key for the locking lug nut.

2. Place it on top of the nut, and be sure to 

hold the key square to it. If you hold 
the key at an angle, you may damage 
both key and nut. Don’t use a power 
impact wrench.

3. Place the lug wrench on top of the key 

and apply pressure. Turn the wrench 
counterclockwise.

To replace the nut

1. Place the key on top of the nut.

2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key, 

apply pressure, and turn it clockwise.

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Mounting the Spare Tire

1. Remove dirt and grime from the 

mounting surfaces of the wheel and 
hub, including the hub bolts, with a 
cloth.

2. Mount the spare tire.

Antitheft lug nut

Special key

Removing Dirt and Grime from 
Wheels, Hubs and Hub Bolts:
When changing or replacing a tire, 
not removing dirt and grime from the 
mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub 
and hub bolts is dangerous. The lug 
nuts could loosen while driving and 
cause the tire to come off, resulting in 
an accident. Make sure the mounting 
surfaces of the wheel, hub and lug 
nuts are clean before changing or 
replacing tires.

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