2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 260

Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page259 Friday, May 26 2006 10:55 AM Black plate (259,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Changing a Flat Tire NOTE CAUTION (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) The wheels equipped on your Mazda are specially designed for installation of the tire pressure sensors. Do not use non-genuine wheels, otherwise it may not be possible to install the tire pressure sensors. NOTE l If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. l l Steering becomes difficult. The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively. The vehicle pulls in one direction. l 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. Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it. (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l WARNING Be sure to follow the directions for changing a tire, and never get under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack: Changing a tire is dangerous if not done properly. The vehicle can slip off the jack and seriously injure someone. Never allow anyone inside a 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. Be sure to register the tire pressure sensor ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are changed (page 5-29). 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) or 1, 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). 7-7 Form No.8V66-EA-06F