Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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 secure the jack
- Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing to the down and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily tighten it.
- Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure.
- Turn the wing bolt completely to secure the jack.
NOTE If the jack is not completely secured, it could rattle while driving. Make sure the jack screw is sufficiently tightened.
- Insert the cover tabs and install the cover.
(4-Door)
(5-Door)
NOTE Verify that the cover is securely installed.
Maintenance
- Always keep the jack clean.
- Make sure the moving parts are kept free from dirt or rust.
- Make sure the screw thread is adequately lubricated.
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
4-Door
5-Door
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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
pe ...
Other materials:
Glass Antenna Inspection
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the antenna amplifier connector B..
3. Disconnect the antenna feeder No.3 connector C. (with audio unit (with display)).
4. Inspect the glass antenna for damage visually.
5. Inspect for continuity between the glass antenna termin ...
Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when
driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop,
keep the storage boxes closed when
driving.
Do not put articles in storage spaces
with no lid:
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Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
If foreign materials are stuck to the sensor, disturbance by magnetic flux
can cause sensor output to be abnormal and thereby negatively affect control.
Make sure that foreign materials such as iron filings are not stuck to the sensor
during installation.
1. Perform t ...
