Changing A Flat Tyre (With Spare Tyre) - Mazda 3 Owner's Manual

If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
NOTE
If an emergency fl at tyre repair has
been performed using the puncture
tyre repair kit, Mazda recommends
that the tyre be replaced with a new
one as soon as possible. If the tyre is
to be repaired or reused, consult an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
The wheel can be reused if the
sealant adhering to it is removed.
However, replace the valve with a
new one.
Inspecting the Puncture Tyre
Repair Kit
Inspect the puncture tyre repair kit at
regular intervals.
Check the tyre sealant period of
effective use.
Check the operation of the tyre
compressor.
NOTE
The tyre sealant has a period of effective
use. Check the period of effective use
indicated on the bottle label and do not
use it if it has expired. Have the tyre
sealant replaced at an Authorised Mazda
Dealer before the period of effective use
has expired.
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Changing a Flat Tyre
(With spare tyre)
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a fl at tyre.
Steering becomes diffi cult.
The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a fl at tyre, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traffi c to change the tyre.
Stopping in traffi c or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.
WARNING
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tyre:
Changing a tyre 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.