Mazda 3 Sport 2017, Manual

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7–6
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
To remove the spare tire
1. Lift the trunk/luggage compartment
mat.
Trunk/Luggage compartment mat
2. Turn the spare tire hold-down bolt
counterclockwise.
Spare tire hold-down bolt
To secure the spare tire
Store the spare tire in the reverse order
of removal. After storing, verify that the
spare tire is stored securely.
Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a
fl
at tire.
     
Steering becomes dif
fi
cult.
     
The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
     
The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a
fl
at tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traf
fi
c to change the tire.
Stopping in traf
fi
c or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.
WARNING
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.
NOTE
Make sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.
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