Mazda 2011 CX-9 - Changing a Flat Tire

Black plate (462,1)
WARNING
Place the specialized temporary spare
tire in the spare tire carrier correctly:
Placing the specialized temp orary
spare tire in the spar e tire carrier
wrong side up or using any tire other
than the small temporary spare tire
designed for use with this vehicle is
dangerous. It will result in poor
attachment and insufficient ground
clearance in the spare tire carrier and
the danger of the tire falling off. This
could result in someone being ba dly
injured or even killed.
Always tighten the spare tire carrier
bolt completely tight and make sure
the spare tire is locked in the highest
position:
A loose spare tire carrier bolt is
dangerous. The cable could be cut
causing the spare tire to fall off. This
could result in someone being
seriously injured or even killed. Use a
lug wrench to tighten the carrier bolt
and make sure to tighten it until a
click sound is heard.
CAUTION
If you hear rattling from the spare
tire ca rrier while the vehicle is
moving, the spar e tire carrier cable
may be cut.
Have it repaired at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it could
indicate a flat tire.
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Steering becomes difficult.
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The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.
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The vehicle pulls in one direction.
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.
WARNING
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire, and never get under a
vehicle that is supported only by a jack:
Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure
someone.
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 resu lting in serious
injury.
CAUTION
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
The wheels equipped on your Mazda
are specially designed for installation
of the tire pressure sensors. Do not
use non-genuine wheels, otherwise it
may not be possible to install the tire
pressure sensors.
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
CX-9_8BH3-EC-10H_Edition1 Page462
Friday, July 30 2010 3:1 PM
Form No.8BH3-EC-10H