Flat Tyre
Flat Tyre (Some Models)
Either run-flat tyres or conventional tyres are equipped on your Mazda depending on the specification, therefore the procedure for repairing a flat tyre differs depending on the type of tyre. Before driving, make sure which type of tyre is equipped on your Mazda. If you cannot identify your tyre type, consult an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer).
How to Identify Your Tyre Type
Run-flat tyre
A run-flat tyre has a 
and/or 
indication on the side wall.
Conventional tyre
A conventional tyre does not have a and/or indication on the side wall.
Vehicle with Run-flat Tyres
Have the tyres checked or perform the appropriate repair as soon as possible by an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer):
When the flat tyre warning light illuminates or the tyre pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden manoeuvring or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen and result in an accident.
When the flat tyre warning light illuminates or the tyre pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden manoeuvring and braking.
If a run-flat tyre is punctured, the FLAT TIRE warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster, and a beep sound is heard for about 30 seconds.
Until the flat tyre is changed, the beep sound is heard for about 30 seconds every time the ignition is switched ON.
Vehicles with run-flat tyres can be driven even with a punctured tyre under the following conditions.
Maximum vehicle speed with a punctured run-flat tyre: 80 km/h (49 mph)
Maximum driving distance with a punctured run-flat tyre: 80 km (49 miles)
The maximum driving distance may be shorter depending on the driving conditions.
If a run-flat tyre is punctured, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest Mazda Repairer and have the tyre changed.
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A spare tyre or emergency flat tyre repair kit is not equipped on vehicles with run-flat tyres as standard.
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Replacing a punctured run-flat tyre with a new run-flat tyre is recommended.
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Do not use run-flat tyres and conventional tyres on the same vehicle.
Vehicle with Conventional Tyres
Tool Storage
Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with a spare tyre, jack, and wheel brace. For details, consult an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer).
Tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
Jack (Some Models)
To remove the jack
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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 back and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily tighten it.
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Turn the jack screw clockwise.
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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.
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.
About the 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 2 or more punctures.
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Using the Emergency Flat Tyre Repair Kit
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 expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer) before the period of effective use has expired.
Changing a Tyre
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 transmission in Park (P), a manual transmission 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 passengers get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic.
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Remove the jack and tool (Search).
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Block the wheel diagonally opposite the tyre to be changed. 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 Tyre
When jacking-up a vehicle, always shift the shift lever to 1st or R (manual transmission vehicle) or shift the selector lever to P (automatic transmission 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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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.
When raising the jack head into the jacking position and aligning the groove in the jack head with the rail under the vehicle body, the top of the jack head contacts the vehicle's underbody without the rail contacting the bottom of the groove.
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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 tyre is raised off the ground and can be removed. 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.
Mounting the 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 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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Check the inflation pressure. Refer to Tyres (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.
