2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 256
2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Manual
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In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand. If you're unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Nut tightening torque N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 89―117 (9―12, 66―86) WARNING Always securely and correctly tighten the lug nuts: Improperly or loosely tightened lug nuts are dangerous. The wheel could wobble or come off. This could result in loss of vehicle control and cause a serious accident. Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you removed or replace them with metric nuts of the same configuration: Because the wheel studs and lug nuts on your Mazda have metric threads, using a non-metric nut is dangerous. On a metric stud, it would not secure the wheel and would damage the stud, which could cause the wheel to slip off and cause an accident. 5. Store the damaged tire, using the tire hold-down bolt to hold it in place. WARNING Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do not tighten the lug nuts beyond the recommended tightening torque: Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tire to come off, resulting in an accident. In addition, lug nuts and bolts could be damaged if tightened more than necessary. 4. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise and lower the vehicle. Use the lug wrench to tighten the nuts in the order shown. Tire clamp Tire hold-down bolt 6. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to the specification charts on page 10-8. 7-12