2015 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 Owners Manual (in English)

7–15
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
CAUTION
If the compressor operates slowly or
becomes hot, it indicates overheating.
Turn the compressor off immediately
and leave it turned off for 30 minutes or
longer.
NOTE
  Check the tyre infl ation pressure
label (driver's door frame) for the
correct tyre infl ation pressure.

 Do not use the compressor for longer
than 10 minutes because using the
compressor for long periods could
damage it.
  If the tyre does not infl ate, repair
of the tyre may not be possible. If
the tyre does not reach the correct
infl ation pressure within a 10-minute
period, it probably has received more
extensive damage.
 When this happens, the emergency
fl at tyre repair kit cannot be used
to repair the tyre. Contact an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  If the tyre has been over-infl ated,
loosen the screw cap on the
compressor and bleed some of the air
out.
18. When the tyre has been infl ated to
the proper infl ation pressure, turn the
compressor switch off and remove the
compressor hose from the tyre valve.
19. Install the tyre valve cap.
20. Put the emergency fl at tyre repair kit in
the luggage compartment and continue
driving.
CAUTION
  Drive carefully to an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer and keep the vehicle speed
below 80 km/h (50 mph).
  If the vehicle is driven 80 km/h (50
mph) or higher, the vehicle might
begin to vibrate.
NOTE
(With tyre pressure monitoring
system)
If the tyre is not properly infl ated, the
tyre pressure monitoring system warning
light will illuminate.
21. After driving the vehicle for 10 minutes
or 5 km (3 miles), check the tyre
pressure with the tyre pressure gauge
equipped with the compressor. If the
tyre pressure has fallen below the
correct tyre pressure, infl ate the tyre to
the correct pressure again following the
steps from number 16.
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7–16
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
CAUTION
  If the tyre infl ation pressure falls
below 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm 2 or bar,
18.9 psi), repair cannot be done with
the repair kit. Park the vehicle on
a level surface off the right-of-way
and contact an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
  If the tyre infl ation pressure
continues to remain low after
repeating steps 15 to 21, park
the vehicle on a level surface off
the right-of-way and contact an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
NOTE
When checking the tyre infl ation
pressure with the tyre pressure gauge
on the compressor unit, make sure the
compressor switch is turned off.
22. If the tyre infl ation pressure remains
stable, the tyre repair is complete.
Drive the vehicle with care to an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer to have the tyre
replaced.
CAUTION
  A tyre that has been temporarily
repaired with the tyre sealant cannot
be reused. Mazda recommends
replacing the tyre with a new one.
  The wheel can be reused after any
sealant adhering to it is wiped off and
carefully inspected. However, replace
the tyre valve with a new one.
Inspecting the Emergency Flat
Tyre Repair Kit
Inspect the emergency fl at tyre repair kit at
regular intervals.
 


 Check the tyre sealant period of
effective use.
 


 Check the operation of the tyre
compressor.
NOTE
The tyre sealant has a period of effective
use. Check the period of effective use
indicated on the bottle label and do not
use it if it has expired. Have the tyre
sealant replaced at an Authorised Mazda
Repairer before the period of effective
use has expired.
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7–17
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
Changing a Flat Tyre
(With Spare Tyre)
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a fl at tyre.


 Steering becomes diffi cult. 
 The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
  The vehicle pulls in one direction.

If you have a fl at tyre, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traffi c to change the tyre.
Stopping in traffi c or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.
WARNING
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tyre:
Changing a tyre is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure someone.
No person should place any portion
of their body under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.
Never allow anyone inside a vehicle
supported by a jack:
Allowing someone to remain in
a vehicle supported by a jack is
dangerous. The occupant could cause
the vehicle to fall resulting in serious
injury.
NOTE
Make sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-
way and fi rmly set the parking brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle in Park (P), a manual
transaxle in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn
off the engine.
3. Turn on the hazard warning fl asher.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
and away from the vehicle and traffi c.
5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tyre
(page 7-3 ).
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
the fl at tyre. When blocking a wheel,
place a tyre block both in front and
behind the tyre.
NOTE
When blocking a tyre, use rocks or
wood blocks of suffi cient size if possible
to hold the tyre in place.
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7–18
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
Removing a Flat Tyre
1. If your vehicle is equipped with a
wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover
with the bevelled end of the jack lever.
NOTE
Force the end of the jack lever fi rmly
between wheel and cover, or removal
will be diffi cult.
CAUTION
Align the notch on the wheel cover with
the valve stem when installing it.
Tyre valve Notch
Damage could occur during installation
if the wheel cover is not properly
aligned.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts by turning them
anticlockwise one turn each, but do not
remove any wheel nuts until the tyre
has been raised off the ground.
3. Place the jack on the ground.
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7–19
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
4. Turn the jack screw in the direction
shown in the fi gure and adjust the jack
head so that it is close to the jack-up
position.
Jack head
5. Place the jack under the jack-up
position closest to the tyre being
changed with the jack head squarely
under the jack-up point.
Jacking position
6. Continue raising the jack head
gradually by rotating the screw with
your hand until the jack head is inserted
into the jack-up position.
Tyre blocks
Jacking position
WARNING
Use only the front and rear jacking
positions recommended in this manual:
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.
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7–20
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
WARNING
Do not jack up the vehicle in a position
other than the designated jack-up
position or place any objects on or
under the jack:
Jacking up the vehicle in a position
other than the designated jack-up
position or placing objects on or
under the jack is dangerous as it could
deform the vehicle body or the vehicle
could fall off the jack resulting in an
accident.
Use only the jack provided with your
Mazda:
Using a jack that is not designed for
your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle
could slip off the jack and seriously
injure someone.
Never place 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.
7. Insert the jack lever and attach the
wheel brace to tyre jack.
8. Turn the jack handle clockwise and
raise the vehicle high enough so that
the spare tyre can be installed. Before
removing the wheel nuts, make sure
your Mazda is fi rmly in position and
that it cannot slip or move.
WARNING
Do not jack up the vehicle higher than
is necessary:
Jacking up the vehicle higher than
is necessary is dangerous as it could
destabilize the vehicle resulting in an
accident.
Do not start the engine or shake the
vehicle while it is jacked up:
Starting the engine or shaking
the vehicle while it is jacked up is
dangerous as it could cause the vehicle
to fall off the jack resulting in an
accident.
Never go under the vehicle while it is
jacked up:
Going under the vehicle while it is
jacked up is dangerous as it could
result in death or serious injury if the
vehicle were to fall off the jack.
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7–21
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
9. Remove the wheel nuts by turning
them anticlockwise; then remove the
wheel and centre cap.
Mounting the Spare Tyre
1. Remove dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub, including the hub bolts, with a
cloth.
WARNING
Make sure the mounting surfaces of
the wheel, hub and wheel nuts are
clean before changing or replacing
tyres:
When changing or replacing a tyre,
not removing dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub
and hub bolts is dangerous. The wheel
nuts could loosen while driving and
cause the tyre to come off, resulting in
an accident.
2. Mount the spare tyre. 3. Install the wheel nuts with the bevelled
edge inward; tighten them by hand.
WARNING
Do not apply oil or grease to wheel
nuts and bolts and do not tighten the
wheel nuts beyond the recommended
tightening torque:
Applying oil or grease to wheel nuts
and bolts is dangerous. The wheel nuts
could loosen while driving and cause
the tyre to come off, resulting in an
accident. In addition, wheel nuts and
bolts could be damaged if tightened
more than necessary.
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7–22
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
4. Turn the wheel brace anticlockwise and
lower the vehicle. Use the wheel brace
to tighten the nuts in the order shown.
If you are unsure of how tight the nuts
should be, have them inspected at an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Nut tightening torque
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 108—147
(12—14, 80—108)
WARNING
Always securely and correctly tighten
the wheel nuts:
Improperly or loosely tightened wheel
nuts are dangerous. The wheel could
wobble or come off. This could result
in loss of vehicle control and cause a
serious accident.
WARNING
Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you
removed or replace them with metric
nuts of the same confi guration:
Because the wheel studs and wheel
nuts on your Mazda have metric
threads, using a non-metric nut is
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.
5. Remove the tyre blocks and store the
tools and jack.
6. Store the damaged tyre in the luggage
compartment.
7. Check the infl ation pressure. Refer to
Tyres on page 9-9 .
8. Have the fl at tyre repaired or replaced
as soon as possible.
NOTE
(With tyre pressure monitoring
system)
Do not press the tyre pressure
monitoring system set switch after
installing the spare tyre. The switch
is only to be pressed after installing
the repaired fl at tyre or installing a
replacement tyre (page 4-36 ).
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