Mazda 3 2020 - Changing a Flat Tyre (With Spare Tyre)

Changing a Flat Tyre
(With Spare Tyre)
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Changing a Flat Tyre
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a flat tyre.

Steering becomes dicult.

The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.

The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a flat tyre, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well
o
the road and
out of the way of trac to change the
tyre.
Stopping in trac or on the shoulder
of a busy road is dangerous.
WARNING
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tyre:
Changing a tyre is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip o
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.
1. Park on a hard, level surface o the
right-of-way and
firmly
set the
parking brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Reverse (R) or 1,
and turn
o
the engine.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Have passengers get out of the
vehicle and away from the vehicle
and
trac.
5. Remove any luggage, the jack,
tools, and spare tyre (page 7-24).
6. Block the wheel diagonally
opposite the flat tyre. When
blocking a wheel, place a tyre block
both in front and behind the tyre.
NOTE
When blocking a tyre, use rocks or
wood blocks of
sucient
size if
possible to hold the tyre in place.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
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