Mazda 2008 MX-5 Miata Owner's Manual page 268

MX-5_8X49-EA-07F_Edition2 Page268
Monday, June 25 2007 11:19 AM
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
qRemoving a Tire
1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn each, but
don't remove any until the tire has been
raised off the ground.
2. Place the jack under the jacking
position closest to the tire being
changed.
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Form No.8X49-EA-07F
Use only the front and rear jacking
positions recommended in this manual:
Use only the jack provided with your
Mazda:
Never place objects under the jack:
3. Insert the jack handle into the jack.
Jacking position
Black plate (268,1)
WARNING
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.
Using a jack that is not designed for
your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle
could slip off the jack and seriously
injure someone.
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.