Changing A Flat Tire - Mazda 2004 MAZDA6 Owner's Manual

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To remove the spare tire
1. Remove the trunk board.
Trunk board
2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt
counterclockwise.
To secure the spare tire
Perform the removal procedure in reverse.
Form No. 8S11-EA-03G

Changing a Flat Tire

NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a flat tire.
• Steering becomes difficult.
• The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
• The vehicle pulls in one direction.
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.
Lug wrench
Jacking a Vehicle:
Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure
someone.
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire, and never get under a
vehicle that is supported only by a
jack.
Passenger in 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. Never allow anyone inside a
vehicle supported by a jack.
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
WARNING
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