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Flat tire – Mazda 2006 SPEED6 User Manual

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1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-

way and firmly set the parking brake.

2. Shift into Reverse (R) or 1 and turn off

the engine.

3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.

4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle

and away from the vehicle and traffic.

5. Remove the jack, tool bag, and spare

tire (page 7-3).

6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite

the flat tire. When blocking a wheel,
place a tire block both in front and
behind the tire.

NOTE

When blocking a tire, use rocks or
wood blocks of sufficient size to hold
the tire in place.

qRemoving a Flat Tire

1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise one turn each, but
don't remove any lug nuts until the tire
has been raised off the ground.

2. Place the jack under the jacking

position closest to the tire being
changed.

Jacking position

7-6

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

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