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7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
Parking in an Emergency .................................................................. 7-2
Parking in an Emergency .............................................................. 7-2
Flat Tire............................................................................................... 7-3
Spare Tire and Tool Storage .......................................................... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire ...................................................................... 7-9
Battery Runs Out ............................................................................. 7-18
Jump-Starting .............................................................................. 7-18
Emergency Starting ......................................................................... 7-21
Starting a Flooded Engine ........................................................... 7-21
Push-Starting ............................................................................... 7-21
Overheating ...................................................................................... 7-22
Overheating ................................................................................. 7-22
Emergency Towing ........................................................................... 7-24
Towing Description ..................................................................... 7-24
Tiedown Hooks
* .......................................................................... 7-25
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds ........................... 7-27
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes...................................... 7-27
Message Indicated on Display
* ................................................... 7-37
Warning Sound is Activated ........................................................ 7-39
When Liftgate Cannot be Opened .................................................. 7-44
When Liftgate Cannot be Opened ............................................... 7-44
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
*
.................................... 7-45
If the Active Driving Display does not operate .......................... 7-45
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If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
S p a r e T i r e a n d T o o l S t o r a g e
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
Jack Flat tire belt
Jack lever Spare tire hold-down bolt Spare tire With sub-woofer
Type A
Tiedown eyelet
Lug wrench
Jack
Jack lever Spare tire hold-down bolt Spare tire Type B
Tiedown eyelet
Lug wrench
Some models.
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If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
Spare tire hold-down bolt
Tiedown eyelet
Jack
Spare tire
Jack lever Lug wrench
Spare tire hold-down bolt Without sub-woofer
Tiedown eyelet
Jack
Flat tire belt
Spare tire
Jack lever Lug wrench
Type A
Type B
Some models.
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If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
Jack
To remove the jack
1 . (With luggage board)
Lift up the luggage board.
2. (With luggage board)
Pull the luggage board outward a
little and insert the opposite end into
the holders so that the luggage board
stands.
Luggage board
Holders
3. Lift the luggage mat.
Luggage mat
4. Remove the cargo sub compartment.
5. Remove the cover.
Tabs
6. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.
Wing bolt
Jack screw
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If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
To secure the jack
1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with
the jack screw pointing down and turn
the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily
tighten it.
2. Turn the jack screw in the direction
shown in the ¿ gure.
Wing bolt
Jack screw
3. Turn the wing bolt completely to secure
the jack.
N O T E
If the jack is not completely secured, it
could rattle while driving. Make sure the
jack screw is suf ¿ ciently tightened.
4. Insert the cover tabs and install the
cover.
N O T E
Verify that the cover is securely installed.
M a i n t e n a n c e
y Always keep the jack clean.
y Make sure the moving parts are kept
free from dirt or rust.
y Make sure the screw thread is
adequately lubricated.
Spare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spare tires should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
WARNING
Do not install the temporary spare tire
on the front wheels (driving wheels):
Driving with the temporary spare tire
on one of the front driving wheels is
dangerous. Handling will be aff ected.
You could lose control of the vehicle,
especially on ice or snow bound roads,
and have an accident. Move a regular
tire to the front wheel and install the
temporary spare tire to the rear.
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If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
CAUTION
¾ When using the temporary spare tire,
driving stability may decrease compared
to when using only the conventional tire.
Drive carefully.
¾ To avoid damage to the temporary
spare tire or to the vehicle, observe the
following precautions:
¾ Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
¾ Avoid driving over obstacles. Also, do
not drive through an automatic car
wash. This tire's diameter is smaller
than a conventional tire, so the
ground clearance is reduced.
¾ Do not use a tire chain on this tire
because it will not fi t properly.
¾ Do not use your temporary spare
tire on any other vehicle, it has been
designed only for your Mazda.
¾ Use only one temporary spare tire on
your vehicle at the same time.
To remove the spare tire
1 . (With luggage board)
Lift up the luggage board.
2. (With luggage board)
Pull the luggage board outward a
little and insert the opposite end into
the holders so that the luggage board
stands.
Luggage board
Holders
3. Lift the luggage mat.
Luggage mat
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Flat Tire
4. For vehicles equipped with a sub-
woofer, uncouple the connector.
Connector
N O T E
Extra strength may be required to
uncouple the connector. Be sure to squeeze
the tab ¿ rmly.
5. For vehicles equipped with a sub-
woofer, loosen the hold-down bolt and
remove the woofer and spare tire.
For vehicles not equipped with a sub-
woofer, turn the spare tire hold-down
bolt counterclockwise and remove the
spare tire.
Spare tire hold-down bolt
To secure the spare tire
Store the spare tire in the reverse order
of removal. After storing, verify that the
spare tire is stored securely.
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If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire
N O T E
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a À at tire.
y Steering becomes dif ¿ cult.
y The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
y The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a À at tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traf ¿ c to change the tire.
Stopping in traf ¿ c or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.
WARNING
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire:
Changing a tire 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.
N O T E
Make sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-
way and ¿ rmly set the parking brake.
2. Shift into Park (P) and turn off the
engine.
3. Turn on the hazard warning À asher.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
and away from the vehicle and traf ¿ c.
5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire
(page 7-3 ).
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
the À at tire. When blocking a wheel,
place a tire block both in front and
behind the tire.
N O T E
When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood
blocks of suf ¿ cient size if possible to hold
the tire in place.
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