2003 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner's Manual - Page 200

shuseizumi_J56J_8R29_EA_02I.book Page 4 Wednesday, October 16, 2002 9:51 AM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire M Jack To remove the jack 1. Remove the jack container lid. M Spare Tire Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire, and is designed only for emergency use and should be used only for VERY short periods. Temporary spares should NEVER be used for long drives or extended periods. WARNING Driving with a Temporary Spare Tire on Ice or Snow: Driving with a spare tire on the front (driving) wheels on ice or snow is dangerous. Handling will be affected. You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Put the spare tire on the rear axle and move a regular tire to the front. 2. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise. Wing bolt CAUTION To avoid damage to the temporary spare or to the vehicle, observe the following precautions: • Don't exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). • Avoid driving over obstacles. Also, don't drive through an automatic car wash. This tire's diameter is smaller than a conventional tire, so the ground clearance is reduced about 43 mm (1.7 in). • Don't use a tire chain on this tire because it won't fit properly. • Don't use your temporary spare on any other vehicle, it has been designed only for your Mazda. • Use only one temporary spare tire on your vehicle at the same time. Jack To secure the jack Perform the removal procedure in reverse. 7-4 Form No. 8R29-EA-02I