Mazda 3 2020 Owner's Manual page 581

Changing a Flat Tyre
(With Spare Tyre)
▼ Changing a Flat Tyre
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a flat tyre.
Steering becomes difficult.

The vehicle begins to vibrate

excessively.
The vehicle pulls in one direction.

If you have a flat tyre, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and
out of the way of traffic to change the
tyre.
Stopping in traffic 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.
NOTE
Make sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the
right-of-way and firmly set the
parking brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Reverse (R) or 1,
and turn off the engine.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Have passengers get out of the
vehicle and away from the vehicle
and traffic.
5. Remove any luggage, the jack,
tools, and spare tyre (page 7-24).
6. Block the wheel diagonally
opposite the flat tyre. When
blocking a wheel, place a tyre block
both in front and behind the tyre.
NOTE
When blocking a tyre, use rocks or
wood blocks of sufficient size if
possible to hold the tyre in place.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
7-37