Flat Tire

Tool Storage

Tool Storage

Tool Storage

 

Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with a spare tire. For details, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.

  1. Emergency flat tire repair kit

  2. Tiedown eyelet

  3. Jack lever

Jack

A jack is not equipped in the vehicle as standard equipment.

 

When jacking-up a vehicle, always shift the selector lever to P position, apply the parking brake, and place wheel blocks in the position diagonally opposed to the jack:

Changing a flat tire without using wheel blocks is dangerous because the vehicle may move and fall off the jack even with the selector lever is in P position, which could result in an accident.

Do not jack up the vehicle higher than is necessary:

Jacking up the vehicle higher than is necessary is dangerous as it could destabilize the vehicle resulting in an accident.

Do not start the EV system or shake the vehicle while it is jacked up:

Starting the EV system or shaking the vehicle while it is jacked up is dangerous as it could cause the vehicle to fall off the jack resulting in an accident.

Never go under the vehicle while it is jacked up:

Going under the vehicle while it is jacked up is dangerous as it could result in death or serious injury if the vehicle were to fall off the 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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Designated jack-up position

  1. Jacking position

Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit

Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit

Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit

The emergency flat tire repair kit included with your Mazda is for a temporary repair of a slightly damaged flat tire resulting from running over nails or similar sharp objects on the road surface.

Perform the emergency flat tire repair without removing the nail or similar sharp object which punctured the tire.

 

Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire. In the event of a flat tire, use the emergency flat tire repair kit to repair the tire temporarily. When doing the repair, refer to the instructions included in the emergency flat tire repair kit. If an emergency repair was performed on a flat tire using the emergency flat tire repair kit, have an Authorized Mazda Dealer, repair or replace the tire as soon as possible.

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About the Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit

The emergency flat tire repair kit includes the following items.

 

  1. Sealant bottle

  2. Compressor

  3. Speed restriction sticker

  4. Repaired tire sticker

  5. Instructions

 

Do not allow children to touch the tire sealant:

  • Ingestion of tire sealant is dangerous. In the event tire sealant is accidentally swallowed, drink large amounts of water immediately and seek medical assistance.

  • Tire sealant that comes into contact with the eyes and skin is dangerous. If tire sealant enters the eyes or contacts the skin, flush immediately with large amounts of water and seek medical assistance.

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  • The tire sealant cannot be reused. Purchase new tire sealant at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

  • The emergency flat tire repair kit cannot be used in the following cases.

    Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

    • The period of effective use for the tire sealant has expired. (The period of effectiveness is indicated on the bottle label.)

    • The tear or puncture exceeds about 4 mm (0.16 in).

    • The damage has occurred to an area of the tire other than the tread.

    • The vehicle has been driven with nearly no air remaining in the tire.

    • The tire has come off the wheel rim.

    • Damage to the wheel rim has occurred.

    • The tire has 2 or more punctures.

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Using the Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit

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

  2. Shift the selector lever to the P position and switch the power switch to OFF.

  3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.

  4. Unload passengers and luggage, and remove the emergency flat tire repair kit.

     

  5. Shake the sealant bottle to mix the contents. Then extend the injection hose.

     

    1. Injection hose

     

    Do not shake the bottle excessively. Otherwise, the sealant could spray out of the injection hose, and if the sealant contacts clothing or other objects, you may not be able to remove it.

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    The sealant hardens easily and injecting it will be difficult under cold weather conditions (0 °C (32 °F) or below). Warm the sealant inside the vehicle to facilitate injection.

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  6. Pull out the air compressor hose and the air compressor plug from the air compressor.

     

    1. Compressor hose

  7. Install the air compressor hose which was pulled out of the air compressor to the injection valve of the bottle.

     

    1. Compressor hose

    2. Valve

    3. Injection hose

     

    Make sure that the air compressor switch is off before inserting the air compressor hose to the injection valve of the bottle. If the air compressor hose is not installed to the injection valve of the bottle securely, the sealant may leak.

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  8. Remove the valve cap from the valve of the flat tire, install the injection hose to the tire valve, turn the sleeve to the right, and tighten it.

     

    1. Valve

    2. Valve cap

    3. Injection hose

  9. Install the bottle to the air compressor and press it in until the left and right tabs are engaged securely.

     

    1. Tabs

  10. Insert the air compressor plug into the accessory socket inside the vehicle and switch the power switch to ACC.

    Refer to Accessory Sockets (Search).

     

    1. Compressor plug

    2. Compressor

     

    When inserting the air compressor plug into or removing it from the accessory socket, make sure that the air compressor switch is off. When turning the air compressor on/off, use the air compressor switch.

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  11. The sealant is injected into the tire when the air compressor is switched on. After the sealant is injected completely, wait until the tire inflation pressure increases to the specified tire inflation pressure.

     

    The inflation pressure may increase to about 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm2, 3 bar, 43.5 psi) temporarily to inject the sealant through the valve. Normally, the inflation pressure decreases gradually and it reaches the actual inflation pressure after about 30 seconds.

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    Never use the air compressor above 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm2, 3 bar, 43.5 psi):

    Using the air compressor at an inflation pressure above 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm2, 3 bar, 43.5 psi) continuously is dangerous. If the air compressor overheats, hot air will be exhausted and you could get burned.

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    • Check the tire inflation pressure label rear door on the driver's side for the correct tire inflation pressure.

    • Do not operate the air compressor for a continuous 10 minutes or longer because using it for long periods could cause a malfunction.

    • If the tire inflation pressure does not increase, repair of the tire is not possible. If the tire does not reach the specified tire inflation pressure within 10 minutes, it may have received extensive damage. In this case, the repair using the emergency flat tire repair kit was not successful. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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  12. Adhere the speed restriction sticker to an area where it can be viewed easily by the driver.

     

  13. Adhere the repaired tire sticker to the wheel of the flat tire.

     

     

    Do not adhere the speed restriction sticker to the padded area on the steering wheel:

    Adhering the speed restriction sticker to the padded area on the steering wheel is dangerous because the air bag may not operate (deploy) normally resulting in serious injury. In addition, do not adhere the sticker to areas where warning lights or the speedometer cannot be viewed.

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  14. When the tire inflates to the specified tire inflation pressure, turn the air compressor switch off, turn the sleeve of the injection hose to the left, and pull it out of the tire valve.

  15. Remove the air compressor hose from the injection valve of the bottle. After that, install the injection hose to the injection valve of the bottle to prevent leakage of any remaining sealant.

     

     

    The remaining sealant in the hose may spray out when the hose is removed. Remove the hose carefully because you may not be able to remove the sealant contacting clothing or other objects.

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  16. Install the tire valve cap.

  17. Put the emergency flat tire repair kit into the trunk.

  18. Start driving immediately to spread the sealant in the tire.

     

    Carefully drive the vehicle at a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) or less. If the vehicle is driven at a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) or more, the vehicle may vibrate.

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    If the tire is not properly inflated, the tire pressure monitoring system warning light will illuminate (Search).

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  19. After driving the vehicle for about 10 minutes or 5 km (3 miles), connect the air compressor to the tire using Step 8 of the procedure, and check the tire inflation pressure using the tire pressure gauge on the air compressor. If the tire inflation pressure is lower than the specified tire inflation pressure, turn the air compressor on and wait until it reaches the specified tire inflation pressure.

     

    If the tire inflation pressure has decreased below 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 18.9 psi), stop driving and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer:

    The repair using the emergency flat tire repair kit was not successful.

    If you see a decrease in the tire inflation pressure, even if Steps 8 to 19 of the procedure are performed repeatedly, stop driving:

    Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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    Before checking the tire inflation pressure using the tire pressure gauge, turn the air compressor switch off.

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  20. The emergency flat tire repair is completed successfully if the tire inflation pressure does not decrease. Carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately and have the flat tire replaced. Replacement with a new tire is recommended. If the tire is to be repaired or reused, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

     

    • If an emergency flat tire repair has been performed using the emergency flat tire repair kit, Mazda recommends that the tire be replaced with a new one as soon as possible. If the tire is to be repaired or reused, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

    • The wheel can be reused if the sealant adhering to it is removed. However, replace the valve with a new one.

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Inspecting the Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit

Inspect the emergency flat tire repair kit at regular intervals.

  • Check the tire sealant period of effective use.

  • Check the operation of the tire compressor.

 

The tire sealant has a period of effective use. Check the period of effective use indicated on the bottle label and do not use it if it has expired. Have the tire sealant replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer before the period of effective use has expired.

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Changing a Flat Tire

Changing a Flat Tire

Locking Lug Nuts

If your Mazda is equipped with the optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, a special key must be used to unlock the locking lug nut for each wheel. The key is stored in the glove compartment, center console storage, storage box, or trunk. Register the key and lug nuts with the lock manufacturer by filling out the registration card and mailing it in using the accompanying envelope. If the key is lost, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer or use the lock manufacturer’s order form to order a new key.

Antitheft wheel lug nuts cannot be installed on a steel wheel spare tire. When installing a temporary spare tire, use one of the original lug nuts in place of the locking lug nut. The original lug nuts are stored inside your Mazda.

  1. Antitheft lug nut

  2. Special key

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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