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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
In Case of Emergency6-22
076-8B2E
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Have everyone get out of thevehicle and away from the vehicle
and traffic.
5. Remove the jack, lug wrench, and spare tire.
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. When
blocking a front wheel, place the
block in front of the tire. When
blocking a rear wheel, place the
block behind the tire.
Q076-9H1E
J94S60047. Pry off the wheel cover or centercap with the beveled end of the lug
wrench.
NOTEForce the end of the wrench firmly
between wheel and cover or cap,
or removal will be difficult.
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In Case of Emergency6-24
076-12A1E
WARNING
!
Incorrect Jacking Position:Attempting to jack the vehicle in
positions other than those
recommended in this manual is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip
off the jack and seriously injure
or even kill someone. Use only the
front and rear jacking positions
recommended in this manual.
WARNING
!
Improper Jack:Using a jack that isn’t designed
for your Mazda could be
dangerous. The vehicle could slip
off the jack and seriously injure
someone. Use only the jack
provided with your Mazda.
WARNING
!
Placing Objects Under the Jack:Jacking the vehicle with an object
under the jack is dangerous. The
jack could slip and someone could
be seriously injured by the jack or
the falling vehicle. Never place
objects under the jack.
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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
In Case of Emergency6-26
If you’re unsure of how tight the
nuts should be, have them
inspected at a service station. The
specified torque is 90 to 120 N·m
(9.0 to 12.0 kgf·m, 65 to 87
ft·lbf).
WARNING
!
Loose Lug Nuts:Improperly or loosely tightened
lug nuts are dangerous. The
wheel could wobble or come off.
This could result in loss of vehicle
control and cause a serious
accident. Always securely and
correctly tighten the lug nuts.
WARNING
!
Metric Studs and Lug Nuts:Because the wheel studs and lug
nuts on your Mazda have metric
threads, using a nonmetric nut
would be dangerous. On a metric
stud, it would not secure the
wheel and would damage the
stud, which could cause the wheel
to slip off and cause an accident.
Be sure to reinstall the same nuts
you removed or replace them with
metric nuts of the same
configuration.
WARNING
!
Incorrect Tire Air Pressure:Driving on tires with incorrect air
pressure is dangerous. Tires with
incorrect pressure could affect
handling and result in an
accident. Don’t drive with any
tires that have incorrect air
pressure. When you check the
regular tire’ s air pressure, check
the spare tire, too.
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In Case of Emergency
6-27
076-14B1E
15. Temporarily store the damaged
tire. Have it repaired and replace
the spare with it as soon as
possible.
076-4EE
NOTETo prevent the jack and lug wrench
from rattling, store them properly.
076-16AE
Spare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare
tire. It’ s lighter and smaller than a
conventional tire, is designed only for
emergency use and should be used
only for VERY short periods.
Temporary spares should NEVER be
used for long drives or extended
periods.
076-17A1E
WARNING
!
Driving with a Temporary SpareTire on Ice or Snow:Driving with a spare tire on the
front (driving) wheels on ice or
snow is dangerous. Handling will
be affected. You could lose control
of the vehicle and have an
accident. Put the spare tire on the
rear axle and move a regular tire
to the front.
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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Appearance Care7-6
078-1AE
Exterior CareFollow all label and container
directions when using a chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warnings
and cautions.
078-2C2E
Maintaining the Finish
Washing
To help protect the finish from rust
and deterioration, wash your Mazda
thoroughly and frequently, at least
once a month, with lukewarm or cold
water.
If the vehicle is washed improperly,
the paint surface could be scratched.
Here are some examples of how
scratching could occur. Scratches occur on the paint surface
when:
•
The vehicle is washed without first
rinsing off dirt and other foreign
matter.
• The vehicle is washed with a
rough, dry, or dirty cloth.
• The vehicle is washed at a car wash
that uses brushes that are dirty or
too stiff.
• Cleansers or wax containing
abrasives are used.
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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Appearance Care7-8Pay special attention to removing salt,
dirt, mud, and other foreign material
from the underside of the wings, and
make sure the drain holes in the lower
edges of the doors and rocker panels
are clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits
can damage the finish if not removed
immediately. When prompt washing
with plain water is ineffective, use a
mild soap made for use on vehicles.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap with
lukewarm or cold water. Don’t allow
soap to dry on the finish. After washing the vehicle, dry it with a
clean chamois to prevent water spots
from forming.
WARNING
!
Driving with Wet Brakes:Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to
one side when braking could
result in a serious accident. Light
braking will indicate whether the
brakes have been affected. Dry
the brakes by driving very slowly
and applying the brakes lightly
until brake performance is
normal.
Waxing
Your vehicle needs to be waxed when
water no longer beads on the finish.
Always wash and dry the vehicle
before waxing it. In addition to the
vehicle body, wax the metal trim to
maintain its luster.
1. Use wax which contains no abrasives. Waxes containing
abrasive will remove paint and
could damage bright metal parts.
2. Use a good grade of natural wax for metallic, mica, and solid colors.
3. When waxing, coat evenly with the sponge supplied or a soft cloth.
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Appearance Care7-10
078-5A1E
Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice
and snow removal and solvents used
for dust control may collect on the
underbody. If not removed, they will
speed up rusting and deterioration of
such underbody parts as fuel lines,
frame, floor pan, and exhaust system,
even though these parts may be coated
with anticorrosive material.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and
wheel housings with lukewarm or cold
water at the end of each winter. Try
also to do this every month.
Pay special attention to these areas
because they easily hide mud and dirt. It will do more harm than good to
wet down the road grime without
removing it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have drain
holes that should not be clogged.
Water trapped there will cause rusting.
WARNING
!
Driving with Wet Brakes:Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to
one side when braking could
result in a serious accident. Light
braking will indicate whether the
brakes have been affected. Dry
the brakes by driving very slowly
and applying the brakes lightly
until brake performance is
normal.
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Appearance Care
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CAUTION
!
Use only recommended cleaners
and procedures. Others may affect
appearance and fire-resistance.
079-3A3E
Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt
Webbing
Clean the webbing with a mild soap
solution recommended for upholstery
or carpets. Follow instructions. Don’ t
bleach or dye the webbing; this may
weaken it.
WARNING
!
Damaged Seat Belt:Using damaged seat belts is
dangerous. In a collision,
damaged belts cannot provide
adequate protection. Have your
Authorized Mazda Dealer replace
damaged belts immediately.
079-4AE
Cleaning the Window Interiors
If the windows become covered with
an oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean
them with glass cleaner. Follow the
directions on the container.
CAUTION
!
Don’ t scrape or scratch the inside
of the rear window. You may
damage the rear window defroster
grid.