2005 Mazda Tribute Owner's Manual - Page 134

Tires, Wheels and Loading 14. Reinstall the jack and tools in the cargo area. To replace jack in vehicle, guide the jack bottom first in trim opening and position in bracket, secure retention clip on upper part of jack and close thumbscrew. Make sure the jack is fastened so it does not rattle when you drive. Stowing the flat/spare tire Note: Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions may result in failure of cable or loss of spare tire. If you are stowing a tire that requires reattaching it to the vehicle with a tether, perform these steps first, then proceed with the steps following. 1. Place tire on end with valve stem facing rearward, away from vehicle. 2. Place tether into bolt holes in wheel and attach lug nut using lug wrench. 3. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing down. If your vehicle is equipped with aluminum wheels, remove the wheel center cap. 4. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the retainer through the center of the wheel. 134 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)