Mazda CX-3: Changing a Flat Tire / Mounting the Spare Tire
- Remove dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub, including the hub bolts, with a
cloth.
![Mazda CX-3. Mounting the Spare Tire](images/mounting_the_spare_tire-450/1/mazda_cx_3__mounting_the_spare_tire_1013.gif)
WARNING
Make sure the mounting surfaces of the
wheel, hub and lug nuts are clean
before changing or replacing tires: When changing or replacing a tire, not
removing dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub
and hub bolts is dangerous. The lug
nuts could loosen while driving and
cause the tire to come off, resulting in
an accident.
- Mount the spare tire.
- Install the lug nuts with the beveled
edge inward; tighten them by hand.
![Mazda CX-3. Mounting the Spare Tire](images/mounting_the_spare_tire-450/1/mazda_cx_3__mounting_the_spare_tire_1014.gif)
WARNING
Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts
and bolts and do not tighten the lug
nuts beyond the recommended
tightening torque: Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and
bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could
loosen while driving and cause the tire
to come off, resulting in an accident. In
addition, lug nuts and bolts could be
damaged if tightened more than
necessary.
- Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise
and lower the vehicle.
- Use the lug wrench to tighten the nuts
in the order shown.
![Mazda CX-3. Mounting the Spare Tire](images/mounting_the_spare_tire-450/1/mazda_cx_3__mounting_the_spare_tire_1015.gif)
If you are unsure of how tight the nuts
should be, have them inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
![Mazda CX-3. Mounting the Spare Tire](images/mounting_the_spare_tire-450/1/mazda_cx_3__mounting_the_spare_tire_1016.jpg)
WARNING
Always securely and correctly tighten
the lug nuts: Improperly or loosely tightened lug
nuts are dangerous. The wheel could
wobble or come off. This could result in
loss of vehicle control and cause a
serious accident.
Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you
removed or replace them with metric
nuts of the same configuration: Because the wheel studs and lug 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.
- (Without flat tire belt)
Store the damaged tire in the luggage
compartment.
(With flat tire belt)
Remove the luggage compartment
cover (if equipped).
Refer to Luggage Compartment.
![Mazda CX-3. Mounting the Spare Tire](images/mounting_the_spare_tire-450/1/mazda_cx_3__mounting_the_spare_tire_1017.gif)
![Mazda CX-3. Mounting the Spare Tire](images/mounting_the_spare_tire-450/1/mazda_cx_3__mounting_the_spare_tire_1018.gif)
- Remove the belt for securing the flat tire.
- (With luggage board)
Pull the luggage board outward and
place it on top of the luggage mat.
![Mazda CX-3. Mounting the Spare Tire](images/mounting_the_spare_tire-450/1/mazda_cx_3__mounting_the_spare_tire_1019.gif)
![Mazda CX-3. Mounting the Spare Tire](images/mounting_the_spare_tire-450/1/mazda_cx_3__mounting_the_spare_tire_1020.gif)
- Remove the center cap by tapping it
with the lug wrench.
- Thread the belt through the rear seat as
shown in the figure.
![Mazda CX-3. Mounting the Spare Tire](images/mounting_the_spare_tire-450/1/mazda_cx_3__mounting_the_spare_tire_1021.gif)
![Mazda CX-3. Mounting the Spare Tire](images/mounting_the_spare_tire-450/1/mazda_cx_3__mounting_the_spare_tire_1022.gif)
- Place the flat tire in the luggage
compartment.
![Mazda CX-3. Mounting the Spare Tire](images/mounting_the_spare_tire-450/1/mazda_cx_3__mounting_the_spare_tire_1023.gif)
- Thread the buckle through the wheel as
shown in the figure.
![Mazda CX-3. Mounting the Spare Tire](images/mounting_the_spare_tire-450/1/mazda_cx_3__mounting_the_spare_tire_1024.gif)
- Thread the belt through the buckle
while pressing the tire to the seatback.
![Mazda CX-3. Mounting the Spare Tire](images/mounting_the_spare_tire-450/1/mazda_cx_3__mounting_the_spare_tire_1025.gif)
- Pull the belt end to secure the flat tire.
![Mazda CX-3. Mounting the Spare Tire](images/mounting_the_spare_tire-450/1/mazda_cx_3__mounting_the_spare_tire_1026.gif)
- Insert the luggage compartment cover
from the top of the luggage
compartment opening with the cloth
side of the cover facing outward, and
slide it between the flat tire and the
inside perimeter of the luggage
compartment opening.
![Mazda CX-3. Mounting the Spare Tire](images/mounting_the_spare_tire-450/1/mazda_cx_3__mounting_the_spare_tire_1027.gif)
- Check the tire inflation pressure.
Refer to the specification charts.
- Have the flat tire repaired or replaced
as soon as possible.
WARNING
Do not drive with any tires that have
incorrect air pressure: Driving on tires with incorrect air pressure
is dangerous. Tires with incorrect pressure
could affect handling and result in an
accident. When you check the regular tires'
air pressure, check the spare tire, too.
NOTE
To prevent the jack and tool from rattling,
store them properly.
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...
Jump-Starting
Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure
carefully. If you feel
unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent
service
technician do the work...
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Position the lap belt as low as possible, not
on the abdominal area, then adjust the
shoulder belt so that it fits snugly against
your body.
Before fastening the rear seat belt, make
sure that the seat belt passes through the seat belt guide correctly and it is
not
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