Mazda 3 Owner's Manual page 473

If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
Jack
To remove the jack
1. (4–Door)
Push the tabs and remove the cover.
(5–Door)
Turn the knob and remove the cover.
7–4
2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.
Tabs
To secure the jack
1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with
the jack screw pointing to the down
and turn the wing bolt clockwise to
temporarily tighten it.
2. Turn the jack screw in the direction
shown in the fi gure.
3. Turn the wing bolt completely to secure
the jack.
NOTE
If the jack is not completely secured, it
could rattle while driving. Make sure the
jack screw is suffi ciently tightened.
4. Insert the cover tabs and install the
cover.