Mazda 2009 CX-9 Owner's Manual page 399

CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition3 Page399
Tuesday, March 31 2009 1:54 PM
To secure the spare tire
1. Place the tire with the outer side facing
upward, rotate the small lever on top of
the retaining plate and slide the
retaining plate through the center hole
of the tire.
Rotate the small lever into place.
NOTE
Secure the spare tire as shown below.
Spare tire
2. Raise the spare tire slowly in reverse
order of removal.
Form No.8Z66-EA-08F
Place the specialized temporary spare
tire in the spare tire carrier correctly:
Lever
Always tighten the spare tire carrier
bolt completely tight and make sure
the spare tire is locked in the highest
position:
Black plate (399,1)
In Case of an Emergency
WARNING
Placing the specialized temporary
spare tire in the spare tire carrier
wrong side up or using any tire other
than the small temporary spare tire
designed for use with this vehicle is
dangerous. It will result in poor
attachment and insufficient ground
clearance in the spare tire carrier and
the danger of the tire falling off. This
could result in someone being badly
injured or even killed.
A loose spare tire carrier bolt is
dangerous. The cable could be cut
causing the spare tire to fall off. This
could result in someone being
seriously injured or even killed. Use a
lug wrench to tighten the carrier bolt
and make sure to tighten it until a
click sound is heard.
CAUTION
If you hear rattling from the spare
tire carrier while the vehicle is
moving, the spare tire carrier cable
may be cut.
Have it repaired at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Flat Tire
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