Flat Tyre
Spare Tyre and Tool Storage
Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with a spare tyre, jack, wheel brace, and tool bag. For details, consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Spare tyre and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
Jack (Some Models)
To remove the jack
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(Saloon)
Push the tabs and remove the cover.
(Hatchback)
Turn the knob and remove the cover.
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Turn the wing bolt and jack screw anticlockwise.
To secure the jack
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Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing to the down and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily tighten it.
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Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure.
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Turn the wing bolt completely to secure the jack.
If the jack is not completely secured, it could rattle while driving. Make sure the jack screw is sufficiently tightened.
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Insert the cover tabs and install the cover.
Maintenance
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Always keep the jack clean.
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Make sure the moving parts are kept free from dirt or rust.
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Make sure the screw thread is adequately lubricated.
Spare Tyre (Some Models)
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tyre.
The temporary spare tyre is lighter and smaller than a conventional tyre, and is designed only for emergency use and should be used only for VERY short periods. Temporary spare tyres should NEVER be used for long drives or extended periods.
Do not install the temporary spare tyre on the front wheels (driving wheels):
Driving with the temporary spare tyre on one of the front driving wheels is dangerous. Handling will be affected. You could lose control of the vehicle, especially on ice or snow bound roads, and have an accident. Move a regular tyre to the front wheel and install the temporary spare tyre to the rear.
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When using the temporary spare tyre, driving stability may decrease compared to when using only the conventional tyre. Drive carefully.
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To avoid damage to the temporary spare tyre or to the vehicle, observe the following precautions:
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Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
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Avoid driving over obstacles. Also, do not drive through an automatic car wash. This tyre's diameter is smaller than a conventional tyre, so the ground clearance is reduced.
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Do not use a tyre chain on this tyre because it will not fit properly.
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Do not use your temporary spare tyre on any other vehicle, it has been designed only for your Mazda.
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Use only one temporary spare tyre on your vehicle at the same time.
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To remove the spare tyre
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Lift the boot/luggage compartment mat.
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Turn the spare tyre hold-down bolt anticlockwise.
To secure the spare tyre
Store the spare tyre in the reverse order of removal. After storing, verify that the spare tyre is stored securely.
Emergency Flat Tyre Repair Kit (Some Models)
The emergency flat tyre repair kit included with your Mazda is for a temporary repair of a slightly damaged flat tyre resulting from running over nails or similar sharp objects on the road surface.
Perform the emergency flat tyre repair without removing the nail or similar sharp object which punctured the tyre.
Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tyre. In the event of a flat tyre, use the emergency flat tyre repair kit to repair the tyre temporarily. When doing the repair, refer to the instructions included in the emergency flat tyre repair kit. If an emergency repair was performed on a flat tyre using the emergency flat tyre repair kit, have an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer, repair or replace the tyre as soon as possible.
Emergency Flat Tyre Repair Kit
The emergency flat tyre repair kit includes the following items.
Do not allow children to touch the tyre sealant:
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Ingestion of tyre sealant is dangerous. In the event tyre sealant is accidentally swallowed, drink large amounts of water immediately and seek medical assistance.
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Tyre sealant that comes into contact with the eyes and skin is dangerous. If tyre sealant enters the eyes or contacts the skin, flush immediately with large amounts of water and seek medical assistance.
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The tyre sealant cannot be reused. Purchase new tyre sealant at an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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The emergency flat tyre repair kit cannot be used in the following cases.
Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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The period of effective use for the tyre sealant has expired. (The period of effectiveness is indicated on the bottle label.)
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The tear or puncture exceeds about 4 mm (0.16 in).
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The damage has occurred to an area of the tyre other than the tread.
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The vehicle has been driven with nearly no air remaining in the tyre.
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The tyre has come off the wheel rim.
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Damage to the wheel rim has occurred.
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The tyre has two or more punctures.
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Using the Emergency Flat Tyre Repair Kit
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Move the vehicle off the right-of-way to a safe place on a level and hard surface where the vehicle does not obstruct traffic.
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Shift the shift lever to the 1 or Reverse (R) position for a manual transaxle, and shift the selector lever to the P position for an automatic transaxle.
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Apply the parking brake with the brake pedal depressed and turn off the engine.
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If necessary, flash the hazard warning lights and set up the roadside emergency triangle.
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Unload passengers and cargo and remove the emergency flat tyre repair kit.
Saloon
Hatchback
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Shake the sealant bottle to mix the contents. Then extend the injection hose.
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.
The sealant hardens easily and injecting it will be difficult under cold weather conditions (0 °C (32 °F) or below). Warm the sealant inside the vehicle to facilitate injection.
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Pull out the compressor hose and the compressor plug from the air compressor.
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Install the compressor hose which was pulled out of the air compressor to the injection valve of the bottle.
Make sure that the air compressor switch is OFF before inserting the compressor hose to the injection valve of the bottle. If the compressor hose is not installed to the injection valve of the bottle securely, the sealant may leak.
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Remove the valve cap from the valve of the flat tyre, install the injection hose to the tyre valve, turn the sleeve to the right, and tighten it.
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Install the bottle to the air compressor and press it in until the left and right tabs are engaged securely.
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Insert the air compressor plug into the accessory socket inside the vehicle and switch the ignition to ACC.
Refer to Accessory Sockets (Search).
When inserting the air compressor plug into or removing it from the accessory socket, make sure that the air compressor switch is OFF. When turning the air compressor ON/OFF, use the air compressor switch.
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The sealant is injected into the tyre when the air compressor is switched ON. After the sealant is injected completely, wait until the tyre inflation pressure increases to the specified tyre inflation pressure.
The inflation pressure may increase to about 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm2, 3 bar, 43.5 psi) temporarily to inject the sealant through the valve. Normally, the inflation pressure decreases gradually and it reaches the actual inflation pressure after about 30 seconds.
Never use the air compressor above 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm2, 3 bar, 43.5 psi):
Using the air compressor at an inflation pressure above 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm2, 3 bar, 43.5 psi) continuously is dangerous. If the air compressor overheats, hot air will be exhausted and you could get burned.
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Check the tyre inflation pressure label (driver's door frame) for the correct tyre inflation pressure.
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Do not operate the air compressor for a continuous 10 minutes or longer because using it for long periods could cause a malfunction.
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If the tyre inflation pressure does not increase, repair of the tyre is not possible. If the tyre does not reach the specified tyre inflation pressure within 10 minutes, it may have received extensive damage. In this case, the repair using the emergency flat tyre repair kit was not successful. Contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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Adhere the speed restriction sticker to an area where it can be viewed easily by the driver.
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.
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When the tyre inflates to the specified tyre inflation pressure, turn the air compressor switch OFF, turn the sleeve of the injection hose to the left, and pull it out of the tyre valve. Turn the sleeve of the injection hose to the left, and pull it out of the tyre valve.
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Remove the 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.
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.
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Install the tyre valve cap.
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Put the emergency flat tyre repair kit into the boot/luggage compartment.
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Start driving immediately to spread the sealant in the tyre.
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.
(With Tyre Pressure Monitoring System)
If the tyre is not properly inflated, the tyre pressure monitoring system warning light will illuminate (Search).
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After driving the vehicle for about 10 minutes or 5 km (3 miles), connect the air compressor to the tyre using Step 9 of the procedure, and check the tyre inflation pressure using the tyre pressure gauge on the air compressor. If the tyre inflation pressure is lower than the specified tyre inflation pressure, turn the air compressor ON and wait until it reaches the specified tyre inflation pressure.
If the tyre inflation pressure has decreased below 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 18.9 psi), stop driving and contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer:
The repair using the emergency flat tyre repair kit was not successful.
If you see a decrease in the tyre inflation pressure, even if Steps 9 to 19 of the procedure are performed repeatedly, stop driving:
Contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Before checking the tyre inflation pressure using the tyre pressure gauge, turn the air compressor switch OFF.
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The emergency flat tyre repair is completed successfully if the tyre inflation pressure does not decrease. Carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer immediately and have the flat tyre replaced. Replacement with a new tyre is recommended. If the tyre is to be repaired or reused, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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If an emergency flat tyre repair has been performed using the emergency flat tyre repair kit, Mazda recommends that the tyre be replaced with a new one as soon as possible. If the tyre is to be repaired or reused, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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The wheel can be reused if the sealant adhering to it is removed. However, replace the valve with a new one.
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Inspecting the Emergency Flat Tyre Repair Kit
Inspect the emergency flat tyre repair kit at regular intervals.
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Check the tyre sealant period of effective use.
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Check the operation of the tyre compressor.
The tyre sealant has a period of effective use. Check the period of effective use indicated on the bottle label and do not use it if it has expired. Have the tyre sealant replaced at an Authorised Mazda Repairer before the period of effective use has expired.
Changing a Flat Tyre (With spare tyre)
If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tyre.
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Steering becomes difficult.
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The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.
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The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a flat tyre, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off the road and out of the way of traffic to change the tyre.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is dangerous.
Be sure to follow the directions for changing a tyre:
Changing a tyre is dangerous if not done properly. The vehicle can slip off the jack and seriously injure someone.
No person should place any portion of their body under a vehicle that is supported by a jack.
Never allow anyone inside a vehicle supported by a jack:
Allowing someone to remain in a vehicle supported by a jack is dangerous. The occupant could cause the vehicle to fall resulting in serious injury.
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Park on a hard, level surface off the right-of-way and firmly set the parking brake.
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Put a vehicle with an automatic transaxle in Park (P), a manual transaxle in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn off the engine.
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Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
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Have everyone get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic.
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Remove the jack, tool, and spare tyre (Search).
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Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tyre. When blocking a wheel, place a tyre block both in front and behind the tyre.
When blocking a tyre, use rocks or wood blocks of sufficient size if possible to hold the tyre in place.
Removing a Flat Tyre
When jacking-up a vehicle, always shift the shift lever to 1st or R (manual transaxle vehicle) or shift the selector lever to P (automatic transaxle vehicle), apply the parking brake, and place wheel blocks in the position diagonally opposed to the jack:
Changing a flat tyre without using wheel blocks is dangerous because the vehicle may move and fall off the jack even with the shift lever in 1st or R, or the select lever is in P, which could result in an accident.
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If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover with the bevelled end of the jack lever.
Force the end of the jack lever firmly between wheel and cover, or removal will be difficult.
Align the notch on the wheel cover with the valve stem when installing it.
Damage could occur during installation if the wheel cover is not properly aligned.
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Loosen the wheel nuts by turning them anticlockwise one turn each, but do not remove any wheel nuts until the tyre has been raised off the ground.
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Place the jack on the ground.
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Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure and adjust the jack head so that it is close to the jack-up position.
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Place the jack under the jack-up position closest to the tyre being changed with the jack head squarely under the jack-up point.
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Continue raising the jack head gradually by rotating the screw with your hand until the jack head is inserted into the jack-up position.
Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this manual:
Attempting to jack the vehicle in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this manual.
Do not jack up the vehicle in a position other than the designated jack-up position or place any objects on or under the jack:
Jacking up the vehicle in a position other than the designated jack-up position or placing objects on or under the jack is dangerous as it could deform the vehicle body or the vehicle could fall off the jack resulting in an accident.
Use only the jack provided with your Mazda:
Using a jack that is not designed for your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure someone.
Never place objects under the jack:
Jacking the vehicle with an object under the jack is dangerous. The jack could slip and someone could be seriously injured by the jack or the falling vehicle.
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Insert the jack lever and attach the wheel brace to tyre jack.
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Turn the jack handle clockwise and raise the vehicle high enough so that the spare tyre can be installed. Before removing the wheel nuts, make sure your Mazda is firmly in position and that it cannot slip or move.
Do not jack up the vehicle higher than is necessary:
Jacking up the vehicle higher than is necessary is dangerous as it could destabilize the vehicle resulting in an accident.
Do not start the engine or shake the vehicle while it is jacked up:
Starting the engine or shaking the vehicle while it is jacked up is dangerous as it could cause the vehicle to fall off the jack resulting in an accident.
Never go under the vehicle while it is jacked up:
Going under the vehicle while it is jacked up is dangerous as it could result in death or serious injury if the vehicle were to fall off the jack.
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Remove the wheel nuts by turning them anticlockwise; then remove the wheel and centre cap.
Mounting the Spare Tyre
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Remove dirt and grime from the mounting surfaces of the wheel and hub, including the hub bolts, with a cloth.
Make sure the mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub and wheel nuts are clean before changing or replacing tyres:
When changing or replacing a tyre, not removing dirt and grime from the mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub and hub bolts is dangerous. The wheel nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tyre to come off, resulting in an accident.
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Mount the spare tyre.
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Install the wheel nuts with the bevelled edge inward; tighten them by hand.
Do not apply oil or grease to wheel nuts and bolts and do not tighten the wheel nuts beyond the recommended tightening torque:
Applying oil or grease to wheel nuts and bolts is dangerous. The wheel nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tyre to come off, resulting in an accident. In addition, wheel nuts and bolts could be damaged if tightened more than necessary.
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Turn the wheel brace anticlockwise and lower the vehicle.
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Use the wheel brace to tighten the nuts in the order shown.
If you are unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Nut tightening torque
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)
108―147 (12―14, 80―108)
Always securely and correctly tighten the wheel nuts:
Improperly or loosely tightened wheel 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 wheel 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.
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Remove the tyre blocks and store the tools and jack.
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Store the damaged tyre in the luggage compartment.
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Check the inflation pressure. Refer to Tyres (Search).
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Have the flat tyre repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
Do not press the tyre pressure monitoring system set switch after installing the spare tyre. The switch is only to be pressed after installing the repaired flat tyre or installing a replacement tyre (Search).
Do not drive with any tyres that have incorrect air pressure:
Driving on tyres with incorrect air pressure is dangerous. Tyres with incorrect pressure could affect handling and result in an accident. When you check the regular tyres' air pressure, check the spare tyre, too.
