Mazda 6 2006 Owner's Manual page 234

In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
qJack
To remove the jack
1. Open the trunk mat.
2. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise.
To secure the jack
Perform the removal procedure in reverse.
qSpare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare is lighter and smaller
than a conventional tire, and is designed
only for emergency use and should be
used only for VERY short periods.
Temporary spares should NEVER be used
for long drives or extended periods.
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WARNING
Driving with a Temporary Spare Tire
on Ice or Snow:
Driving with a spare tire on the front
(driving) wheels on ice or snow is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle
and have an accident. Put the spare
tire on the rear axle and move a
regular tire to the front.
CAUTION
When using the temporary spare tire,
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driving stability may decrease
compared to when using only the
conventional tire. Drive carefully.
To avoid damage to the temporary
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spare or to the vehicle, observe the
following precautions:
Don't exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
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Avoid driving over obstacles.
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Also, don't drive through an
automatic car wash. This tire's
diameter is smaller than a
conventional tire, so the ground
clearance is reduced about 7 mm
(0.3 in).
Do not use tire chains on any type
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of tire, including the spare tire.
Don't use your temporary spare
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on any other vehicle, it has been
designed only for your Mazda.
Use only one temporary spare tire
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on your vehicle at the same time.