2022 MAZDA MODEL MX-30 EV wheel

CAUTION
If your Mazda is damaged and needs
metal parts repaired or replaced, make
sure the body shop applies
anti-corrosion materials to all parts,
both repaired and new. This will
prevent them from rusting.
▼Bright-Metal Maintenance
Use tar remover to remove road tar
and insects. Never do this with a
knife or similar tool.
To prevent corrosion on bright-metal
surfaces, apply wax or chrome
preservative and rub it to a high
luster.
During cold weather or in coastal
areas, cover bright-metal parts with a
coating of wax or preservative
heavier than usual. It would also help
to coat them with noncorrosive
petroleum jelly or some other
protective compound.
CAUTION
Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or anodized
aluminum parts. This may result in
damage to the protective coating and
cause discoloration or paint
deterioration.
▼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 frame and
fl
oor pan, even though these parts may
be coated with anti-corrosive 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
Dry o ff brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the
brake performance returns to normal:
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
a ff ected.
▼ Camera and Lens Maintenance
CAUTION

The camera cover is made of hard
plastic, therefore do not apply oil
fi lm remover, organic solvents, wax,
or coating agents. If any such agent is
applied, wipe it using a soft cloth
immediately.
Maintenance and Care
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Do not rub the camera cover or lens
forcefully, or clean them with an
abrasive or hard brush.
NOTE
If there are water droplets, snow, or
mud on the camera lens, wipe it o ff
using a soft cloth. If the camera lens is
especially dirty, wash it o ff with mild
detergent.
▼ Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
A protective coating is provided over
the aluminum wheels. Special care is
needed to protect this coating.
CAUTION
Do not use any detergent other than
mild detergent. Before using any
detergent, verify the ingredients.
Otherwise, the product could discolor
or stain the aluminum wheels.
NOTE
Do not use a wire brush or any
abrasive cleaner, polishing
compound, or solvent on aluminum
wheels. They may damage the
coating.
Always use a sponge or soft cloth to
clean the wheels.
Rinse the wheels thoroughly with
lukewarm or cold water. Also, be
sure to clean the wheels after driving
on dusty or salted roads to help
prevent corrosion.
Avoid washing your vehicle in an
automatic car wash that uses
high-speed or hard brushes.
▼Plastic Part Maintenance
When cleaning the plastic lenses of
the lights, do not use gasoline,
kerosene,
rectified spirit, paint,
thinner, highly acidic detergents, or
strongly alkaline detergents.
Otherwise, these chemical agents
can discolor or damage the surfaces
resulting in a signi ficant loss in
functionality. If plastic parts become
inadvertently exposed to any of these
chemical agents, flush with water
immediately.
If plastic parts such as the bumpers
become inadvertently exposed to
chemical agents or fluids such as
coolant, or lead-acid battery fluid, it
could cause discoloration, staining ,
or paint peeling. Wipe o ff any such
chemical agents or fluids using a soft
cloth immediately.
High water temperature and high
water pressure car washers are
available depending on the type of
high pressure car washer device. If
the car washer nozzle is put too
close to the vehicle or aimed at one
area for an extended period of time,
it could deform plastic parts or
damage the paint.
Do not use wax containing
compounds (polish). Otherwise, it
could result in paint damage.
In addition, do not use an electrical
or air tool to apply wax. Otherwise,
the frictional heat generated could
result in deformation of plastic parts
or paint damage.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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NOTE
The tire sealant cannot be reused.
Purchase new tire sealant at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The emergency flat tire repair kit
cannot be used in the following
cases.
Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The period of eff ective use for the
tire sealant has expired. (The
period of eff ectiveness is indicated
on the bottle label.)
The tear or puncture exceeds
about 4 mm (0.16 in).
The damage has occurred to an
area of the tire other than the
tread.
The vehicle has been driven with
nearly no air remaining in the tire.
The tire has come o ff the wheel
rim.
Damage to the wheel rim has
occurred.
The tire has 2 or more punctures.
▼ Using the Emergency Flat Tire
Repair Kit
1. Park on a level surface o
ff the
right-of-way and set the parking
brake.
2. Shift the selector lever to the P position and switch the power
switch to OFF.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Unload passengers and luggage,
and remove the emergency flat tire
repair kit.

5. Shake the sealant bottle to mix the contents. Then extend the injection
hose.

1. Injection hose
CAUTION
Do not shake the bottle excessively.
Otherwise, the sealant could spray
out of the injection hose, and if the
sealant contacts clothing or other
objects, you may not be able to
remove it.
NOTE
The sealant hardens easily and
injecting it will be di fficult under
cold weather conditions (0 °C
(32 °F) or below). Warm the
sealant inside the vehicle to
facilitate injection.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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12.Adhere the speed restriction stickerto an area where it can be viewed
easily by the driver.

13.Adhere the repaired tire sticker tothe wheel of the flat tire.

WARNING
Do not adhere the speed
restriction sticker to the padded
area on the steering wheel:
Adhering the speed restriction
sticker to the padded area on the
steering wheel is dangerous
because the air bag may not
operate (deploy) normally resulting
in serious injury. In addition, do not
adhere the sticker to areas where
warning lights or the speedometer
cannot be viewed.
14.When the tire in flates to the
specified tire in flation pressure, turn
the air compressor switch o ff, turn
the sleeve of the injection hose to
the left, and pull it out of the tire
valve.
15.Remove the air compressor hose from the injection valve of the
bottle. After that, install the
injection hose to the injection valve
of the bottle to prevent leakage of
any remaining sealant.

CAUTION
The remaining sealant in the hose
may spray out when the hose is
removed. Remove the hose
carefully because you may not be
able to remove the sealant
contacting clothing or other
objects.
16.Install the tire valve cap.
17.Put the emergency flat tire repair kit
into the trunk.
18.Start driving immediately to spread the sealant in the tire.
CAUTION
Carefully drive the vehicle at a
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) or less.
If the vehicle is driven at a speed of
80 km/h (50 mph) or more, the
vehicle may vibrate.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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NOTE
If the tire is not properly inflated,
the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light will illuminate (page
4-180).
19.After driving the vehicle for about 10 minutes or 5 km (3 miles),
connect the air compressor to the
tire using Step 8 of the procedure,
and check the tire in flation pressure
using the tire pressure gauge on the
air compressor. If the tire in flation
pressure is lower than the speci fied
tire in flation pressure, turn the air
compressor on and wait until it
reaches the speci fied tire inflation
pressure.
WARNING
If the tire in flation pressure has
decreased below 130 kPa (1.3
kgf/cm
2 or bar, 18.9 psi), stop
driving and contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer:
The repair using the emergency flat
tire repair kit was not successful.
If you see a decrease in the tire
infl ation pressure, even if Steps 8
to 19 of the procedure are
performed repeatedly, stop
driving:
Contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
CAUTION
Before checking the tire in flation
pressure using the tire pressure
gauge, turn the air compressor
switch o ff.
20.The emergency flat tire repair is
completed successfully if the tire
in flation pressure does not
decrease. Carefully drive the vehicle
to the nearest Authorized Mazda
Dealer immediately and have the
fl at tire replaced. Replacement with
a new tire is recommended. If the
tire is to be repaired or reused,
consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
NOTE
If an emergency flat tire repair has
been performed using the
emergency flat tire repair kit,
Mazda recommends that the tire
be replaced with a new one as
soon as possible. If the tire is to
be repaired or reused, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The wheel can be reused if the
sealant adhering to it is removed.
However, replace the valve with a
new one.
▼ Inspecting the Emergency Flat Tire
Repair Kit
Inspect the emergency
flat tire repair
kit at regular intervals.
Check the tire sealant period of
e ff ective use.
Check the operation of the tire
compressor.
NOTE
The tire sealant has a period of
e
ff ective use. Check the period of
e ff ective use indicated on the bottle
label and do not use it if it has expired.
Have the tire sealant replaced at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer before the
period of eff ective use has expired.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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Changing a Flat Tire
▼Locking Lug Nuts
If your Mazda is equipped with the
optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, a
special key must be
used to unlock the
locking lug nut for each wheel. The key
is stored in the glove compartment,
center console storage, storage box, or
trunk. Register the key and lug nuts
with the lock manufacturer by filling
out the registration card and mailing it
in using the accompanying envelope. If
the key is lost, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer or use the lock
manufacturer’s order form to order a
new key.
Antitheft wheel lug nuts cannot be
installed on a steel wheel spare tire.
When installing a temporary spare tire,
use one of the original lug nuts in place
of the locking lug nut. The original lug
nuts are stored inside your Mazda.
1. Antitheft lug nut
2. Special key
To remove an antitheft lug nut
1. Obtain the special key for the antitheft lug nut.
2. Place the special key on top of the antitheft lug nut, and be sure to
hold the key square to it. If you
hold the key at an angle, you may
damage both key and nut. Do not
use a power impact wrench.
3. Place the lug wrench on top of the key and apply pressure. Turn the
wrench counterclockwise.
To install the antitheft lug nut
1. Place the special key on top of the
nut, and be sure to hold the key
square to it. If you hold the key at
an angle, you may damage both key
and nut. Do not use a power
impact wrench.
2. Place the lug wrench on top of the special key, apply pressure, and
turn it clockwise.
Nut tightening torque
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 108
―147 (12 ―14,
80 ―108)
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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To w i n g D e s c r i p t i o n
▼Towing Description
If your vehicle stops operating and
needs to be towed, we recommend
that towing be done only by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.

Proper lifting and towing are necessary
to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Government and local laws must be
followed.

A towed vehicle usually should have its
drive wheels (front wheels) o
ff the
ground. If excessive damage or other
conditions prevent this, use wheel
dollies.
1. Wheel dollies

When towing with the rear wheels on
the ground, release the parking brake.
Refer to Electric Parking Brake (EPB) on
page 4-52.
CAUTION
 Do not tow the vehicle pointed
backward with driving wheels on the
ground. This may cause internal
damage to the vehicle.
Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. This could damage your
vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed
equipment.
 If the parking brake cannot be
released when towing the vehicle,
transport the vehicle with all front
and rear wheels raised o ff the ground
as shown in the figure. If the vehicle
is towed without raising the wheels o ff the ground, the brake system
could be damaged.
1. Wheel dollies
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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When towing a vehicle, transport it
with both front wheels raised o ff the
ground or with all front and rear
wheels raised o ff the ground.
If the vehicle is towed with the front
wheels grounded, the EV system may
be damaged.
This vehicle cannot be used to tow
other vehicles.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, the vehicle may be towed
with all four wheels on the ground
using the tiedown hook at the front of
the vehicle.
If the vehicle has to be towed by rope
to move it such as in an emergency,
tow the vehicle in as short a distance
as possible such as to the transport
vehicle or to get unstuck. Otherwise,
the EV transaxle or EV system could be
damaged.
CAUTION
Follow these instructions when towing
the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground.
 Shift to the N position.
 Start the EV system.
 Release the parking brake.
Refer to Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
on page 4-52.
In the following cases, do not tow the
vehicle with rope. Otherwise, the EV
transaxle or EV system could be
damaged.
 The EV system does not start.
 The shift control system warning
indication/warning light displays/
turns on.
Do not stop the EV system while the
vehicle is being towed. Otherwise, the
parking lock may engage which could
lead to an accident.
Tiedown Hooks*
▼ Tiedown Hooks
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear tiedown
eyelets for towing the vehicle.
They have been designed only for
securing the vehicle to a transport
vessel during shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other purpose
could result in the vehicle being
damaged.
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the
lug wrench from the luggage
compartment (page 7-3).
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or
similar tool with a soft cloth to
prevent damage to a painted
bumper, and open the cap located
on the front or rear bumper.
Front
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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