Changing A Flat Tire; To Remove The Spare Tire; To Secure The Spare Tire - Mazda 3 2018 Owner's Manual

If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire

To remove the spare tire

1. Lift the trunk/luggage compartment
mat.
Trunk/Luggage compartment mat
2. Turn the spare tire hold-down bolt
counterclockwise.
Spare tire hold-down bolt

To secure the spare tire

Store the spare tire in the reverse order of
removal. After storing, verify that the
spare tire is stored securely.
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Changing a Flat Tire

NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a flat tire.
Steering becomes difficult.

The vehicle begins to vibrate

excessively.
The vehicle pulls in one direction.

If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.
WARNING
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire:
Changing a tire is dangerous if not done
properly. The vehicle can slip off the jack
and seriously injure someone.
No person should place any portion of their
body under a vehicle that is supported by a
jack.
Never allow anyone inside a vehicle
supported by a jack:
Allowing someone to remain in a vehicle
supported by a jack is dangerous. The
occupant could cause the vehicle to fall
resulting in serious injury.
NOTE
Make sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the
right-of-way and firmly set the parking
brake.
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