Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
4-Door
5-Door
Flat Tire
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Jack
To remove the jack
(4–Door)
Push the tabs and remove the cover.
(5–Door)
Turn the knob and remove the cover.
Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.
To secur ...
Other materials:
Spare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spare tires should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
WAR ...
Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
The shift pattern of the transaxle is
conventional, as shown.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down
while shifting; then release it slowly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a device to
prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake.
Push the shift lever downward and shift
to R.
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General Procedures (Suspension)
Wheel and Tire Installation
1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross
pattern to the following tightening torque.
Tightening torque
88—118 N·m {9.0—12 kgf·m, 65—87 ft·lbf}
Suspension Links Removal/Installation
1. For the joint sections ...
