2010 Mazda CX-7 Owner's Manual - Page 367

CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page367 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (367,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire CAUTION Ø When using the temporary spare tire, driving stability may decrease compared to when using only the conventional tire. Drive carefully. Ø To avoid damage to the temporary spare tire or to the vehicle, observe the following precautions: Ø Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). Ø Avoid driving over obstacles. Also, do not drive through an automatic car wash. This tire's diameter is smaller than a conventional tire's, so the ground clearance is reduced about 25 mm (1 in). Ø Do not use a tire chain on this tire because it will not fit properly. Ø Do not use your temporary spare tire on any other vehicle; it has been designed only for your Mazda. Ø Use only one temporary spare tire on your vehicle at the same time. Ø (With limited slip differential) When using the temporary spare tire on the front axle, replace it with a standard tire as soon as possible. The size difference between the spare and the standard tire will cause the limited slip differential to malfunction. NOTE (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used (page 5-29). To remove the spare tire 1. Remove the trunk board and spare tire cover. Trunk board Spare tire cover 2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt counterclockwise with the lug wrench. To store the spare tire Store the spare tire in the reverse order of removal. After storing, verify that the spare tire is stored securely. 7-5 Form No.8AS7-EA-09E