Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
(Except Mexico)
(Mexico)
Jack
To remove the jack
1. Remove the trunk board.
2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise.
NOTE:
The jack can be removed from the rear door if
the rear seatback is folded forward.
Refer to Rear Seat.
To secure the jack
1. Turn the wing bolt clockwise and temporarily tighten it.
2. Turn the jack screw clockwise and extend the jack to secure it to the vehicle.
3. Turn the wing bolt and tighten it completely.
Spare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire 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 spare tires should NEVER be used for long drives or extended periods.
WARNING:
Do not install the temporary spare tire
on the front wheels (driving wheels)
when driving 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, driving stability may decrease
compared to when using only the
conventional tire.
Drive carefully.
To avoid damage to the temporary
spare tire or to the vehicle, observe
the following precautions:
Do not exceed 80 km/h (50
mph).
Avoid driving over obstacles.
Also, do not drive through an
automatic car wash. This tire's
diameter is smaller than a
conventional tire's, so the
ground clearance is reduced
about 25 mm (1 in).
Do not use a tire chain on this
tire because it won't fit
properly.
Do not use your temporary
spare tire on any other vehicle;
it has been designed only for
your Mazda.
Use only one temporary spare
tire on your vehicle at the same
time.
(With limited slip differential).
When using the temporary spare
tire on the front axle, replace it
with a standard tire as soon as
possible. The size difference
between the spare and the
standard tire will cause the limited
slip differential to malfunction.
NOTE:
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System).
A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used.
To remove the spare tire
1. Remove the trunk board, and if a spare tire cover is equipped remove it.
2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt counterclockwise with the lug wrench.
See also:
Front Seats
WARNING.
Do not modify or replace the front
seats:
Modifying or replacing the front seats
such as replacing the upholstery or
loosening any bolts is dangerous. The
front seats contain air bag
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Hazardous Driving
WARNING.
Be extremely careful if it is necessary to
downshift on slippery surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while
driving on slippery surfaces is
dangerous. The sudden change in tire
speed ...
Interior Lights
Illuminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) turns on for:
- About 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and t ...