Mazda 2002 MPV Owner's Manual page 219

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NOTE
Make sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-
way and firmly set the parking brake.
2. Shift into Park (P) and turn off the
engine.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
and away from the vehicle and traffic.
5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire
(page 7-3).
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
the flat tire. When blocking a front
wheel, place the block both in front and
behind the tire. When blocking a rear
wheel, place the block both in front and
behind the tire.
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K
In Case of an Emergency
CAUTION
If the jack leans towards the front or
the rear when jacking up, lower the
vehicle until the wheels are firmly on
the ground. Then confirm that the
parking brake is set, the shift lever is in
Park (P), then push the blocks into the
tire strongly.
M Removing a Flat Tire
1. Pry off the wheel cover with the
beveled end of the lug wrench.
Lug wrench
NOTE
Force the end of the wrench firmly
between wheel and cover, or removal
will be difficult.
Flat Tire
Wheel cover
7-9