2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 262

Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page261 Friday, May 26 2006 10:55 AM Black plate (261,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 3. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tire being changed. 4. Insert the jack handle into the jack. 5. Turn the jack handle clockwise and raise the vehicle high enough so that the spare tire can be installed. Before removing the lug nuts, make sure your Mazda is firmly in position and that it cannot slip or move. Jacking position WARNING Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this manual: Attempting to jack the vehicle in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this manual. Use only the jack provided with your Mazda: Using a jack that is not designed for your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure someone. Never place objects under the jack: Jacking the vehicle with an object under the jack is dangerous. The jack could slip and someone could be seriously injured by the jack or the falling vehicle. 6. Remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise; then remove the wheel and center cap. 7-9 Form No.8V66-EA-06F