Form no.8au7-ea-09h, Flat tire, Warning – Mazda 2010 5 User Manual

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To install the nut

1. Place the key on top of the nut, and be

sure to hold the key square to it. If you
hold the key at an angle, you may
damage both key and nut. Don't use a
power impact wrench.

2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key,

apply pressure, and turn it clockwise.

qMounting the Spare Tire

1. Remove dirt and grime from the

mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub, including the hub bolts, with a
cloth.

WARNING

Make sure the mounting surfaces of
the wheel, hub and lug nuts are clean
before changing or replacing tires:

When changing or replacing a tire,
not removing dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub
and hub bolts is dangerous. The lug
nuts could loosen while driving and
cause the tire to come off, resulting in
an accident.

2. Mount the spare tire.

3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled

edge inward; tighten them by hand.

WARNING

Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts
and bolts and do not tighten the lug
nuts beyond the recommended
tightening torque:

Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and
bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts
could loosen while driving and cause
the tire to come off, resulting in an
accident. In addition, lug nuts and
bolts could be damaged if tightened
more than necessary.

4. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise

and lower the vehicle. Use the lug
wrench to tighten the nuts in the order
shown.

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In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

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