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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
M Jack
To remove the jack
1. Remove the jack container lid.
2. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise.
Jack
To secure the jack
Perform the removal procedure in reverse.
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Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
M Spare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare 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 spares should NEVER be used
for long drives or extended periods.
Driving with a Temporary Spare Tire
on Ice or Snow:
Driving with a spare tire on the front
(driving) wheels on ice or snow is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle
and have an accident. Put the spare
tire on the rear axle and move a
Wing bolt
regular tire to the front.
To avoid damage to the temporary
spare or to the vehicle, observe the
following precautions:
• Don't exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
• Avoid driving over obstacles. Also,
• Don't use a tire chain on this tire
• Don't use your temporary spare on
• Use only one temporary spare tire
WARNING
CAUTION
don't drive through an automatic car
wash. This tire's diameter is smaller
than a conventional tire, so the
ground clearance is reduced about
43 mm (1.7 in).
because it won't fit properly.
any other vehicle, it has been
designed only for your Mazda.
on your vehicle at the same time.