Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door Owner's Manual page 267

qJack
To remove the jack
1. Turn the knob and remove the cover.
2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.
Jack screw
Wing bolt
To secure the jack
1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with
the jack screw pointing up and turn the
wing bolt clockwise to temporarily
tighten it.
2. Turn the jack screw in the direction
shown in the figure.
3. Turn the wing bolt completely to
secure the jack.
NOTE
If the jack is not completely secured, it could
rattle while driving. Make sure the jack screw
is sufficiently tightened.
qSpare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spare tires should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Jack screw
Wing bolt
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