Mazda 2008 Tribute HEV - Manual (Page 215)

If equipped with a tether, perform the following additional steps:
4. Lift the spare tire on end to
access tether attachment (1).
5. Use the lug wrench to remove
the lug nut from the spare tire
tether.
6. If not replacing the spare or flat
tire to the underbody storage
area, raise winch up into the
installed position.
7. Use the attached fastener strap
(2) to tie the tether end to the
winch actuator shaft (if
equipped).
Tire change procedure
WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the
transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or
slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park).
2008 Tribute Hybrid (thv)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Roadside Emergencies
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