Flat Tire

Spare Tire and Tool Storage

Spare Tire and Tool Storage

Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.

Changing a Flat Tire

Changing a Flat Tire

 

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.

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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.

 

Be sure to follow the directions for changing a tire:

Changing a tire 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.

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Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it.

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  1. Park on a hard, level surface off the right-of-way and firmly set the parking brake.

  2. Shift into Park (P) and turn off the engine.

  3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.

  4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic.

  5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire (Search).

  6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. When blocking a wheel, place a tire block both in front and behind the tire.

     

    When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks of sufficient size if possible to hold the tire in place.

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Locking Lug Nuts

If your vehicle has Mazda optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, each wheel will have one locking lug nut that locks the wheel and tire, and you must use a special key to unlock the locking lug nut. This key is stored in the glove compartment. Register the key and lug nuts with the lock manufacturer by filling out the card provided in the glove compartment and mailing it in the accompanying envelope. If you lose this key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer or use the lock manufacturer's order form, which is with the registration card.

Accessory wheel locks cannot be used on steel wheels. This includes situations when the spare tire is installed. If the spare tire is installed, one of the original lug nuts (which should still be in the vehicle) must be installed in place of the wheel lock.

To remove an antitheft lug nut

  1. Obtain the special key for the antitheft lug nut.

  2. Place the special key on top of the antitheft lug nut, and be sure to hold the key square to it. If you hold the key at an angle, you may damage both key and nut. Do not use a power impact wrench.

  3. Place the lug wrench on top of the key and apply pressure. Turn the wrench counterclockwise.

To install the antitheft lug nut

  1. Place the special key on top of the nut, and be sure to hold the key square to it. If you hold the key at an angle, you may damage both key and nut. Do not use a power impact wrench.

  2. Place the lug wrench on top of the special key, apply pressure, and turn it clockwise.

Nut tightening torque

N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)

108―147 (12―14, 80―108)

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