Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door Owner's Manual page 231

Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page231
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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 to hold
the tire in place.
qRemoving 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.
Form No.8U55-EA-05G
Black plate (231,1)
In Case of an Emergency
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 cap. When installing the wheel
cap, align this mark with the tire's valve
stem.
Damage could occur during installation
if the wheel cover is not properly
aligned.
2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn each, but
don't remove any lug nuts until the tire
has been raised off the ground.
Flat Tire
7-7