Mazda 2002 MPV Owner's Manual page 216

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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
3. Locate the spare tire carrier socket cap
on the right, in front of the second-row
seat. Unscrew it by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the spare tire lever and jack
handle from the tool bag.
5. Raise the reclining lever and lower the
seatback forward.
Make sure the seatback is locked.
6. Insert the spare tire lever into the spare
tire carrier socket. Fit the jack handle
to the opposite end of the spare tire
lever.
Jack handle
Spare tire
lever
7-6
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K
7. Slowly turn the handle
counterclockwise until the spare tire
reaches the ground and the cable
becomes loose.
CAUTION
• Turning the jack handle without
reclining the seat could damage the
seatback.
• Applying excessive lateral force
while the spare tire lever is attached
may result in damage to the socket.
NOTE
The spare tire lever remains locked in
the socket while the spare tire is being
lowered.
Unless the cable is rolled up
completely, the spare tire lever cannot
be removed from the socket.
Spare tire