Changing A Flat Tire; To Secure The Spare Tire - Mazda CX-5 2015 Owner's Manual

3. 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.

Changing a Flat Tire

NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it could
indicate a flat tire.
Steering becomes difficult.
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The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.
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The vehicle pulls in one direction.
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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 level surface off the right-of-
way and firmly set the parking brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle in Park (P), a manual
transaxle in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn
off the engine.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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