2004 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 239

In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 3. Locate the spare tire carrier socket cap on the right, in front of the second-row seat. Unscrew it by turning it counterclockwise. 7. Slowly turn the lug wrench counterclockwise until the spare tire reaches the ground and the cable becomes loose. Spare tire 4. Remove the spare tire lever and lug wrench from the tool bag. 5. Raise the reclining lever and push the front seatback forward and out of the way. Make sure the seatback is locked. 6. Insert the spare tire lever into the spare tire carrier socket. Fit the lug wrench to the opposite end of the spare tire lever. Lug wrench CAUTION • Do not loosen the cable too much as this may cause damage to the spare tire carrier. • Turning the lug wrench with the seat reclined could damage the seatback material. • Applying excessive lateral force while the spare tire lever is attached may result in damage to the socket. NOTE Spare tire lever The spare tire lever remains locked in the socket while the spare tire is being lowered. Unless the cable is rolled up completely, the spare tire lever cannot be removed from the socket. 7-6