2002 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 217

J16L_EA.book Page 7 Friday, February 22, 2002 11:34 AM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 8. Rotate the small lever on top of the retaining plate and pull the retaining plate out from the center hole of the tire. CAUTION • Applying excessive lateral force while the spare tire lever is attached may result in damage to the socket. • Place the specialized temporary spare tire in the spare tire carrier correctly. Placing the specialized temporary spare tire wrong side up or using any tire other than the small temporary spare tire designed for use with this vehicle will result in poor attachment and insufficient ground clearance in the spare tire carrier and the danger of the tire falling off. NOTE Retaining plate 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. Unless the cable is rolled up completely, the spare tire lever cannot be removed from the socket. 3. Replace the spare tire carrier cap in the socket and turn it until the spare tire is pulled up tight. Retaining plate 2. Raise the spare tire slowly in reverse order of removal. 7-7 Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K