Mazda 2010 Mazda6, Manual

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If you are unsure of how tight the nuts
should be, have them inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Nut tightening torque
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 88
―
118 (9.0
―
12, 65
―
87)
WARNING
Always securely and correctly tighten
the lug nuts:
Improperly or loosely tightened lug
nuts are dangerous. The wheel could
wobble or come off. This could result
in loss of vehicle control and cause a
serious accident.
Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you
removed or replace them with metric
nuts of the same configuration:
Because the wheel studs and lug nuts
on your Mazda have metric threads,
using a non-metric nut is dangerous.
On a metric stud, it would not secure
the wheel and would damage the
stud, which could cause the wheel to
slip off and cause an accident.
5. Remove the center cap by tapping it
with the lug wrench.
6. Store the damaged tire, using the tire
hold-down bolt to hold it in place.
Bolt
16-inch wheel
18-inch wheel
17-inch wheel
Tire clamp
Bolt type Wheel size
Short bolt 16-inch wheel
Long bolt 17-inch wheel, 18-inch wheel
7. Store the damaged tire in the trunk
(page 7-4).
8. Remove the tire blocks and store the
tools and jack.
9. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to
the specification charts on page 10-7.
10. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced
as soon as possible.
WARNING
Do not drive with any tires that have
incorrect air pressure:
Driving on tires with incorrect air
pressure is dangerous. Tires with
incorrect pressure could affect
handling and result in an accident.
When you check the regular tires' air
pressure, check the spare tire, too.
NOTE
To prevent the jack and tool from rattling, store
them properly.
7-10
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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