2002 Mazda Protege Owner's Manual - Page 181

J39L(02MY).book Page 9 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 5. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire just clears the ground, less than 25 mm (1 in). Before removing the lug nuts, make sure your Mazda is firmly in position and that it cannot slip or move. WARNING Incorrect Jacking Position: 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. Improper Jack: Using a jack that isn't designed for your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure someone. Use only the jack provided with your Mazda. Placing 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. Never place objects under the jack. 4. Insert the jack handle into the jack. 25mm (1 in) Jack handle 6. Remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise; then remove the wheel. 7-9 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F