2002 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 223

J16L_EA.book Page 13 Friday, February 22, 2002 11:34 AM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 4. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise and lower the vehicle. Use the lug wrench to tighten the nuts in the order shown. WARNING Loose 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. Always securely and correctly tighten the lug nuts. Metric Studs and Lug Nuts: 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. Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you removed or replace them with metric nuts of the same configuration. Incorrect Tire Air Pressure: Driving on tires with incorrect air pressure is dangerous. Tires with incorrect pressure could affect handling and result in an accident. Don't drive with any tires that have incorrect air pressure. When you check the regular tires' air pressure, check the spare tire, too. 5. Put the flat tire in the special vinyl bag and tie it at the top. If you're unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspected at a service station. Nut tightening torque: N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 108-147 (11-15, 80-108) 7-13 Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K