2003 Mazda Protege Owner's Manual - Page 189

J39L_EA.book Page 12 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 5. Store the damaged tire, using the conventional tire hold-down bolt supplied in the tool bag to hold it in place. Have the damaged tire repaired as soon as possible. Conventional tire hold-down bolt Tire clamp 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. NOTE To prevent the jack and tool from rattling, store them properly. 7-12 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G