2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 261

Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page260 Friday, May 26 2006 10:55 AM Black plate (260,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. When blocking a wheel, place a tire block both in front and behind the tire. NOTE Force the end of the lug wrench firmly between wheel and cover, or removal will be difficult. CAUTION There is a valve-stem mark inside the wheel cover. When installing the wheel cover, align this mark with the tire's valve stem. Damage could occur during installation if the wheel cover is not properly aligned. NOTE When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks of sufficient size to hold the tire in place. 2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but don't remove any lug nuts until the tire has been raised off the ground. qRemoving a Flat Tire 1. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover with the beveled end of the lug wrench. 7-8 Form No.8V66-EA-06F