Mazda 2006 MPV Automobile User Manual


 
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8. Rotate the small lever on top of the
retaining plate and pull the retai ning
plate out from the center hole of the
tire.
NOTE
A flat tire which has been removed
from the vehicle for repair cannot be
carried in the spare tire carrier. Secure
the flat tire with the tire clamp and wing
nut in the luggage compartment (page
7-12).
To secure the spare tire
1. Place the tire with the outer side facing
upward, rotate the small lever on top of
the retaining plate and slide the
retaining plate through the center hole
of the tire.
Rotate the small lever into place.
Lever
Spare tire
2. Raise the spare tire slowly in reverse
order of removal.
WARNING
Carrier Placement for the Specialized
Temporary Spare Tire:
Placing the specialized temporary
spare tire in the spare tire carrier
wrong side up or using any tire other
than the small temporary spare tire
designed for use with this vehicle is
dangerous. It will result in poor
attachment and insufficient ground
clearance in the spare tire carrier and
the danger of the tire falling off. This
could result in someone being badly
injured or even killed.
Place the specialized temporary spare
tire in the spare tire carrier correctly.
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
7-7
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