2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 spare wheel

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.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
In Case of Emergency
6-25

076-13D1E
J94A502010. Insert the lug wrench into the jack
and turn it clockwise until the tire
just clears the ground, less than
25 mm (1 in). Before removing
the lug nuts, make sure your
Mazda is firmly in position and
that it cannot slip or move. 11. Remove the lug nuts by turning
them counterclockwise; then
remove the wheel.
12. Mount the spare tire.
13. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten
them by hand.
J94A5021
(J18Y5036)
14. Turn the lug wrench
counterclockwise and lower the
vehicle. Use the lug wrench to
tighten the nuts in the order
shown.

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.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
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.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-40•Keep terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
• Rinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
• If the vehicle will not be used for
an extended time, disconnect the
battery cables.


083-33A4E
Tires
For reasons of proper performance,
safety, and better fuel economy,
always maintain recommended tire
inflation pressures and stay within the
recommended load limits and weight
distribution.
WARNING
!
Using Different Tire Types:Driving your vehicle with
different types of tires is
dangerous. It could cause poor
handling and poor braking;
leading to loss of control. Except
when using the temporary spare
tire, use only the same type tires
(radial, bias-belted, bias-type) on
all four wheels.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-42NOTE•Warm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Don’ t
release air from warm tires to
adjust the pressure.
• Underinflation can cause
reduced fuel economy and poor
sealing of the tire bead, which
will deform the wheel and
cause separation of tire from
rim.
• Overinflation can produce a
harsh ride and a greater
possibility of damage from road
hazards.
(Continued)
•Keep your tire pressure at the
correct levels. If one frequently
needs inflating, have it
inspected.
WARNING
!
Incorrect Tire Inflation:Overinflation or underinflation of
tires is dangerous. Adverse
handling or unexpected tire
failure could result in a serious
accident. Always inflate the tires
to the correct pressure (page
10-6).
083-34A2E
J94A7027_a (J18T7031)
Front
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire) in rotation.
 Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires
every 6,000 km (3,750 miles), or
sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, inspect them for
correct balance.

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Maintenance8-44
083-39AE
 Temporary spare tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at
least monthly to make sure it’ s
properly inflated and stored.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction. It is
lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire and should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short
distance.
Use the temporary only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which
should be as soon as possible.
Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa (60
psi).
CAUTION
!
• Don’ t use your temporary spare
tire rim with a snow tire or a
conventional tire. Neither will
properly fit and could damage
both tire and rim.
• The temporary spare tire has a
tread life of up to 4,800 km
(3,000 miles), depending on
road conditions and driving
habits.
• When the tread wear solid-band
indicator appears, replace the
tire with the same type of
temporary spare.
Q083-40A2E
Replacing a wheel
When replacing a wheel, make sure
the new one is the same as the original
factory wheel in diameter, rim width,
and offset.
Proper tire balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and flat spots.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Index11-8
PagePage Page
Reporting Safety Defects 9-14
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Rocking the Vehicle 4-11
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SSafety Belt (see Seat Belt)
Safety Certification 5-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Defects, Reporting 9-14 . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance 8-3 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Adjustment (Electrically Operated) Head restraint height 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Height 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recline 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat cushion front height 2-6 . . . . . . . . .
Seat cushion rear height 2-6 . . . . . . . . . .
Seat slide 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Adjustment (Manually Operated) Head restraint height 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recline 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slide 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seat Belt 2-24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 7-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extender 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pregnant women 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear 2-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning light 5-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Belt Extender 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Publications 9-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow Tires 4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Socket 5-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare Tire 6-27, 8-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Driving Conditions 4-10 . . . . . . . .
Specification 10-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications Air conditioner 10-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities 10-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions 10-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system 10-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 10-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light bulbs 10-7
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Lubricant quality 10-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 10-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weights 10-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 5-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine 5-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Wheel Horn 3-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt wheel 3-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Compartments 5-57 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Pocket 5-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunroof Power operation of sunroof 3-36 . . . . . .
Sunshade 3-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunvisors 5-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental Restraint System 2-35 . . . . .
Constant monitoring 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front air bag activation 2-45 . . . . . . . . . .
How the air bag works 2-39 . . . . . . . . . .
Limitations to front air bag
activation 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .