Flat Tire; Incorrect Jacking Position:; Improper Jack:- Page 191

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In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

Form No. 8S15-EA-03G

3. Insert the jack handle into the jack.

4. 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 firmly in position and that it 
cannot slip or move.

5. Remove the lug nuts by turning them 

counterclockwise; then remove the 
wheel.

Incorrect Jacking Position:
Attempting to jack the vehicle in 
positions other than those 
recommended in this manual is 
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off 
the jack and seriously injure or even 
kill someone. Use only the front and 
rear jacking positions recommended 
in this manual.

Improper Jack:
Using a jack that isn’t designed for 
your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle 
could slip off the jack and seriously 
injure someone. Use only the jack 
provided with your Mazda.

Placing Objects Under the Jack:
Jacking the vehicle with an object 
under the jack is dangerous. The jack 
could slip and someone could be 
seriously injured by the jack or the 
falling vehicle. Never place objects 
under the jack.

WARNING

Jack handle

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