Flat tire – Mazda MX-5 User Manual

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1. Park on a level surface off 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 off the engine.

3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.

4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle

and away from the vehicle and traffic.

5. Remove the jack, and tool (page 7-5).

6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite

the tire to be changed. When blocking
a wheel, place a tire block both in front
and behind the tire.

NOTE

When blocking a tire, use rocks or
wood blocks of sufficient size to hold
the tire in place.

qRemoving a Tire

1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise one turn each, but
don't remove any until the tire has been
raised off the ground.

2. Place the jack under the jacking

position closest to the tire being
changed.

Jacking position

7-14

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

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Form No.8V80-EA-06F

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