Removing the wheel

1. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel cover, pry it off using the beveled end of the jack handle.

CAUTION

Insert the end of the jack handle well between the wheel and the wheel cover; otherwise it will be harder to remove.

2. Loosen the wheel nuts one at a time by turning each one full turn counterclockwise. Do not remove any nut until the wheel has been raised off the ground.

3. Place the jack on a firm, level surface.

4. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the illustration to raise the jack head to the height of the support point.

5. Position the jack at the jacking point closest to the wheel being changed.

6. Continue turning the jack screw until the jack head engages the vehicle's support point.

WARNING

Use only the marked front and rear jacking support points recommended in this manual: Attempting to place the jack at points other than those recommended is dangerous. The vehicle may slip off the jack, causing serious or even fatal injury. Use only the marked front and rear jacking support points recommended in this manual.

Do not lift the vehicle at any point other than the specially designed support point, and do not place any objects under the jack: Lifting the vehicle at a point other than the designed support point, or placing objects under the jack, is dangerous. It may deform the vehicle body or cause the vehicle to slip off the jack, resulting in an accident.

Use only the jack supplied with your Mazda: Using a jack other than the one designed for your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle may slip off the jack and cause serious injury.

Never place any object under the jack: Lifting the vehicle with an object under the jack is dangerous. The jack may slip, and the vehicle may fall, causing serious injury.

7. Insert the jack handle and fit the wheel wrench onto it.

8. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the vehicle to a height that allows the spare tire to be installed.

Before loosening the wheel nuts, make sure your Mazda is properly secured and cannot slip or move.

WARNING

Do not raise the vehicle higher than necessary: Raising the vehicle beyond the necessary height is dangerous, as it may make the vehicle unstable and lead to an accident.

Do not start the engine or rock the vehicle while it is raised on the jack: Starting the engine or rocking the vehicle while it is on the jack is dangerous, as the vehicle may slip off the jack and cause an accident.

Do not go under a vehicle supported only by a jack: Going under a vehicle supported by a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, it may cause serious injury or death.

9. Loosen the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise, then remove the damaged wheel.