2002 Mazda Protege Owner's Manual - Page 179

J39L(02MY).book Page 7 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Changing a Flat Tire NOTE NOTE Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it. 1. Park on a level surface off the right-ofway and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Put a vehicle with an automatic transaxle in park (P), a manual transaxle in reverse (R), and turn off the engine. 3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher. 4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic. 5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire (page 7-3). 6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. When blocking a front wheel, place the block in front of the tire. When blocking a rear wheel, place the block behind the tire. If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. • Steering becomes difficult. • The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively. • The vehicle pulls in one direction. If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off the road and out of the way of traffic to change the tire. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is dangerous. WARNING Jacking a Vehicle: Changing a tire is dangerous if not done properly. The vehicle can slip off the jack and seriously injure someone. Be sure to follow the directions for changing a tire, and never get under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack. Passenger in Vehicle Supported by a Jack: Allowing someone to remain in a vehicle supported by a jack is dangerous. The occupant could cause the vehicle to fall resulting in serious injury. Never allow anyone inside a vehicle supported by jack. 7-7 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F