2003 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner's Manual - Page 206

shuseizumi_J56J_8R29_EA_02I.book Page 10 Wednesday, October 16, 2002 9:51 AM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 4. Turn the lug wrench 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. 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) 88-118 (9-12, 65-87) 7-10 Form No. 8R29-EA-02I