2007 MAZDA MODEL B-SERIES spare wheel

•Front
• Rear
Never use the differential as a
jacking point. It is too easy for
the vehicle to tilt or fall and you
can be injured. 7. Remove the wheel lug nuts with the lug wrench.
8. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve
stem is facing outward. Reinstall
the lug nuts until the wheel is
snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the
wheel has been lowered.
9. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
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10. Remove the jack and fullytighten the lug nuts, in the
order shown. Refer to Wheel
lug nut torque specifications
later in this chapter for the
proper lug nut torque
specification.
11. Stow the flat tire. Refer to Stowing the spare tire.
12. Stow the jack and lug wrench. Make sure the jack is fastened so it does not rattle when you drive.
13. Unblock the wheels.
Stowing the flat/spare tire
Note: Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions may result in
failure of cable or loss of spare tire.
1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up.
2. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the wire and retainer through the center of the wheel.
3. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is raised to its original position underneath the vehicle. The effort to turn the jack handle
increases significantly as the tire contacts the frame. The spare tire
carrier will ratchet when the tire is in the fully stowed position. The
spare tire carrier has a built-in ratchet feature that will not allow you
to overtighten. If the spare tire carrier ratchets with very little effort,
take the vehicle to your authorized dealer for assistance at your
earliest convenience.
4. Check that the tire lies flat against the frame assembly. Push against the tire to make sure it is tightly seated under the vehicle. Loosen
and retighten, if necessary. Failure to properly stow the spare tire
may result in failure of the winch cable and loss of the spare tire.
5. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire pressure (every six months, per Service Maintenance Section), or
at any time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of other
components.
6. Install the spare tire lock (if equipped) into the access hole above the rear bumper with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and jack
handle.1
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3
2
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While operating your vehicle
•Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell or exhaust
fumes in the vehicle.
• Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased
steering effort or looseness in the steering wheel, or change in the
straight ahead position.
• Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on a smooth, level road.
• When stopping, listen and check for strange sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel or “hard to push” brake pedal.
• If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transmission occur,
check the transmission fluid level.
• Check automatic transmission Park function.
• Check parking brake.
At least monthly
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
• Check tires for wear and proper air pressure.
• Check engine oil level.
• Check coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
• Check washer fluid level.
At least twice a year (for example, every spring and fall)
• Check power steering fluid level.
• Check clutch fluid level (if equipped).
• Check and clean body and door drain holes.
• Check and lubricate all hinges, latches, and outside locks.
• Check and lubricate door rubber weather strips.
• Check parking brake for proper operation.
• Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function.
• Check air pressure in spare tire.
• Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid.
• Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for
operation.
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Starting your
vehicle ........................142–143, 145jump starting ..........................184
Steering wheel tilting .........................................49
T
Tether anchors ............................99
Tilt steering wheel ......................49
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Roadside Emergencies ...........174
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....120
Tires ...........................105–106, 174 alignment ................................112
care ..........................................109
changing ..........................174, 179
checking the pressure ............109
inflating ...................................107
label .........................................119
replacing ..................................111
rotating ....................................113
safety practices .......................112
sidewall information ...............114
snow tires and chains ............124
spare tire .........................175, 177
terminology .............................106
tire grades ...............................106
treadwear ........................105, 110
Towing .......................................131 recreational towing .................140
trailer towing ..........................131
wrecker ....................................190
Traction-lok rear axle ...............149 Transfer case
fluid checking .........................250
Transmission automatic operation ...............150
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....150
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................249
lubricant specifications ..........253
manual operation ....................154
Turn signal ..................................41
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................259
Vehicle loading ..........................124 camper bodies ........................141
Ventilating your vehicle ...........145
W
Warning chimes ...........................17
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................220
Water, Driving through .............162
Windows power .........................................51
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................49 checking and adding fluid .....220
checking and cleaning ............220
replacing wiper blades ...........221
Wrecker towing .........................190
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