Mazda 3 Owner's Manual page 445

Mazda3_8CV6-EA-12H_Edition2 Page445
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2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn each, but do
not remove any lug nuts until the tire
has been raised off the ground.
3. Place the jack on the ground.
4. Turn the jack screw in the direction
shown in the figure and adjust the jack
head so that it is close to the jack-up
position.
Jack head
Form No.8CV6-EA-12H
Black plate (445,1)
In Case of an Emergency
5. Place the jack under the jack-up
position closest to the tire being
changed with the jack head squarely
under the jack-up point.
6. Continue raising the jack head
gradually by rotating the screw with
your hand until the jack head is
inserted into the jack-up position.
Tire blocks
Jacking position
Flat Tire
Jacking position
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