2009 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 399

In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 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 WARNING Place the specialized temporary spare tire in the spare tire carrier correctly: 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. Always tighten the spare tire carrier bolt completely tight and make sure the spare tire is locked in the highest position: A loose spare tire carrier bolt is dangerous. The cable could be cut causing the spare tire to fall off. This could result in someone being seriously injured or even killed. Use a lug wrench to tighten the carrier bolt and make sure to tighten it until a click sound is heard. NOTE Secure the spare tire as shown below. Spare tire CAUTION If you hear rattling from the spare tire carrier while the vehicle is moving, the spare tire carrier cable may be cut. Have it repaired at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 2. Raise the spare tire slowly in reverse order of removal. 7-7