Mazda CX-3: Changing a Flat Tire / Locking Lug Nuts

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2024) Owner's Manual / If Trouble Arises / Spare Tire and Tool Storage / Changing a Flat Tire / Locking Lug Nuts

If your vehicle has Mazda optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, each wheel will have one locking lug nut that locks the wheel and tire, and you must use a special key to unlock the locking lug nut. This key is stored in the glove compartment. Register the key and lug nuts with the lock manufacturer by filling out the card provided in the glove compartment and mailing it in the accompanying envelope. If you lose this key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer or use the lock manufacturer's order form, which is with the registration card.

Accessory wheel locks cannot be used on steel wheels. This includes situations when the spare tire is installed. If the spare tire is installed, one of the original lug nuts (which should still be in the vehicle) must be installed in place of the wheel lock.

Mazda CX-3. Locking Lug Nuts

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.

Mazda CX-3. Locking Lug Nuts

    Removing a Flat Tire

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    Operational Range

    The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range while the key is being carried.

    NOTE

    When the battery power is low, or in places where there are high-intensity radio waves or noise, the operational range may become narrower or the system may not operate. For determining battery replacement, Refer to Keyless Entry System.

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