2004 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 240

In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 8. Rotate the small lever on top of the retaining plate and pull the retaining plate out from the center hole of the tire. 2. Raise the spare tire slowly in reverse order of removal. WARNING Retaining plate NOTE A flat tire which has been removed from the vehicle for repair cannot be carried in the spare tire carrier. Secure the flat tire with the tire clamp and wing nut in the luggage compartment (page 7-12). To secure the spare tire 1. Place the tire with the outer side facing upward, rotate the small lever on top of the retaining plate and slide the retaining plate through the center hole of the tire. Rotate the small lever into place. Lever Retaining plate Retaining plate Spare tire Carrier Placement for the Specialized Temporary Spare Tire: Placing the specialized temporary spare tire in the spare tire carrier wrong side up or using any tire other than the small temporary spare tire designed for use with this vehicle is dangerous. It will result in poor attachment and insufficient ground clearance in the spare tire carrier and the danger of the tire falling off. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed. Place the specialized temporary spare tire in the spare tire carrier correctly. CAUTION Applying excessive lateral force while the spare tire lever is attached may result in damage to the socket. NOTE Unless the cable is rolled up completely, the spare tire lever cannot be removed from the socket. 7-7