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Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 (2013 year). Instruction - part 28

Spare tire

Jack

Jack handle

Lug wrench

Tiedown eyelet

Spare tire

Jack

Jack handle

Lug wrench

Tiedown eyelet

Bolt for flat tire

5 Door

(Type A)

(Type B)

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qJack

To remove the jack

(4 Door)

1. Remove the cover.

2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw

counterclockwise.

Wing bolt

Jack screw

(5 Door)

1. Turn the knob and remove the cover.

2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw

counterclockwise.

Wing bolt

Jack screw

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To secure the jack

1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with

the jack screw pointing up and turn the
wing bolt clockwise to temporarily
tighten it.

2. Turn the jack screw in the direction

shown in the figure.

Wing bolt

Jack screw

3. 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.

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.

qSpare 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.

WARNING

Do not install the temporary spare tire
on the front wheels (driving wheels):

Driving with the temporary spare tire
on one of the front driving wheels is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle,
especially on ice or snow bound
roads, and have an accident. Move a
regular tire to the front wheel and
install the temporary spare tire to the
rear.

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CAUTION

Ø When using the temporary spare

tire, driving stability may decrease
compared to when using only the
conventional tire. Drive carefully.

Ø To avoid damage to the temporary

spare tire or to the vehicle, observe
the following precautions:

Do not exceed 80 km/h (50
mph).

Avoid driving over obstacles.
Also, do not drive through an
automatic car wash. This tire's
diameter is smaller than a
conventional tire, so the ground
clearance is reduced about
10 mm (0.4 in).

Do not use a tire chain on this
tire because it will not fit
properly.

Do not use your temporary
spare tire on any other vehicle,
it has been designed only for
your Mazda.

Use only one temporary spare
tire on your vehicle at the same
time.

Ø (With limited slip differential)

When using the temporary spare
tire on the front axle, replace it
with a standard tire as soon as
possible. The size difference
between the spare and the
standard tire will cause the limited
slip differential to malfunction.

NOTE

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the
temporary spare tire. The warning light will
flash continuously while the temporary spare
tire is being used (page 5-33).

To remove the spare tire

4 Door

1. Remove the trunk mat.

2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt

counterclockwise using the lug wrench.

5 Door

1. Remove the trunk mat.

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2. For vehicles equipped with a sub-

woofer, uncouple the connector.

Connector

NOTE

Extra strength may be required to uncouple the
connector. Be sure to squeeze the tab firmly.

3. For vehicles equipped with a sub-

woofer, loosen the hold-down bolt and
remove the woofer and spare tire.

For vehicles not equipped with a sub-
woofer, loosen the hold-down bolt and
remove the spare tire.

To secure the spare tire

Perform the removal procedure in reverse.
Secure the spare tire using the hold-down
bolt and tire clamp in the correct position
as illustrated.

NOTE

(5 Door)
When storing a conventional tire in a vehicle
equipped with a sub-woofer, you cannot
connect the connector on the trunk board.

Without sub-woofer

Tire clamp

Tire hold-down bolt

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With sub-woofer

Sub-woofer

Tire hold-down bolt

Changing a Flat Tire

NOTE

If the following occurs while driving, it could
indicate a flat tire.

Steering becomes difficult.

The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.

The vehicle pulls in one direction.

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.

WARNING

Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire:

Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure
someone. No person should place
any portion of their body under a
vehicle that is supported by a jack.

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.

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.

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NOTE

Make sure the jack is well lubricated before
using it.

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

Be sure to register the tire pressure sensor
ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are
changed (page 5-35).

1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-

way 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).

6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite

the flat tire. When blocking a wheel,
place a tire block both in front and
behind the tire.

NOTE

When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks
of sufficient size if possible to hold the tire in
place.

qRemoving a Flat Tire

1. If your vehicle is equipped with a

wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover
with the beveled end of the lug wrench.

NOTE

Force the end of the lug wrench firmly between
wheel and cover, or removal will be difficult.

CAUTION

There is a valve-stem mark inside the
wheel cover. When installing the
wheel cover, align this mark with the
tire's valve stem.
Damage could occur during
installation if the wheel cover is not
properly aligned.

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2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise one turn each, but do
not remove any lug nuts until the tire
has been raised off the ground.

3. Place the jack on the ground.

4. Turn the jack screw in the direction

shown in the figure and adjust the jack
head so that it is close to the jack-up
position.

Jack head

5. Place the jack under the jack-up

position closest to the tire being
changed with the jack head squarely
under the jack-up point.

Jacking position

6. Continue raising the jack head

gradually by rotating the screw with
your hand until the jack head is
inserted into the jack-up position.

Jacking position

Tire blocks

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WARNING

Use only the front and rear jacking
positions recommended in this manual:

Attempting to jack the vehicle in
positions other than those
recommended in this manual is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off
the jack and seriously injure or even
kill someone. Use only the front and
rear jacking positions recommended
in this manual.

Do not jack up the vehicle in a position
other than the designated jack-up
position or place any objects on or
under the jack:

Jacking up the vehicle in a position
other than the designated jack-up
position or placing objects on or
under the jack is dangerous as it
could deform the vehicle body or the
vehicle could fall off the jack
resulting in an accident.

Use only the jack provided with your
Mazda:

Using a jack that is not designed for
your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle
could slip off the jack and seriously
injure someone.

Never place objects under the jack:

Jacking the vehicle with an object
under the jack is dangerous. The jack
could slip and someone could be
seriously injured by the jack or the
falling vehicle.

NOTE

If it is difficult to set the jack due to a lowered
vehicle height for reasons such as a tire
puncture, insert the jack from the middle of the
vehicle and slide it to the designated jack-up
point.

7. Insert the jack handle into the jack.

8. Turn the jack handle clockwise and

raise the vehicle high enough so that
the spare tire can be installed. Before
removing the lug nuts, make sure your
Mazda is firmly in position and that it
cannot slip or move.

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WARNING

Do not jack up the vehicle higher than
is necessary:

Jacking up the vehicle higher than is
necessary is dangerous as it could
destabilize the vehicle resulting in an
accident.

Do not start the engine or shake the
vehicle while it is jacked up:

Starting the engine or shaking the
vehicle while it is jacked up is
dangerous as it could cause the
vehicle to fall off the jack resulting in
an accident.

Never go under the vehicle while it is
jacked up:

Going under the vehicle while it is
jacked up is dangerous as it could
result in death or serious injury if the
vehicle were to fall off the jack.

9. Remove the lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise; then remove the
wheel.

qLocking Lug Nuts

If your vehicle has optional antitheft
wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will
lock the tires and you must use a special
key to unlock them. This key is attached
to the lug wrench and is stored with the
spare tire. Register them with the lock
manufacturer by filling out the card
provided in the glove compartment and
mailing it in the accompanying envelope.
If you lose this key, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer or use the lock
manufacturer's order form, which is with
the registration card.

Special key

Antitheft lug nut

To remove an antitheft lug nut

1. Obtain the key for the antitheft lug nut.

2. Place the key on top of the nut, and be

sure to hold the key square to it. If you
hold the key at an angle, you may
damage both key and nut. Do not use a
power impact wrench.

3. Place the lug wrench on top of the key

and apply pressure. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise.

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Some models.

To install the nut

1. Place the key on top of the nut, and be

sure to hold the key square to it. If you
hold the key at an angle, you may
damage both key and nut. Do not use a
power impact wrench.

2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key,

apply pressure, and turn it clockwise.

qMounting the Spare Tire

1. Remove dirt and grime from the

mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub, including the hub bolts, with a
cloth.

WARNING

Make sure the mounting surfaces of
the wheel, hub and lug nuts are clean
before changing or replacing tires:

When changing or replacing a tire,
not removing dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub
and hub bolts is dangerous. The lug
nuts could loosen while driving and
cause the tire to come off, resulting in
an accident.

2. Mount the spare tire.

3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled

edge inward; tighten them by hand.

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.

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If you are 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)

―118 (9―12, 65―87)

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.

(Without sub-woofer)

Tire clamp

Bolt for flat tire

(With sub-woofer)

Sub-woofer

Bolt for flat tire

6. Remove the tire blocks and store the

tools, jack, and damaged tire.

7. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to

Tires on page 10-12.

8. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced

as soon as possible.

WARNING

Do not drive with any tires that have
incorrect air pressure:

Driving on tires with incorrect air
pressure is dangerous. Tires with
incorrect pressure could affect
handling and result in an accident.
When you check the regular tires' air
pressure, check the spare tire, too.

NOTE

To prevent the jack and tool from rattling, store
them properly.

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Overheating

If the High engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates, the vehicle
loses power, or you hear a loud knocking
or pinging noise, the engine is probably
too hot.

WARNING

Switch the ignition to off and

make sure the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan:

Working near the cooling fan when it
is running is dangerous. The fan
could continue running indefinitely
even if the engine has stopped and
the engine compartment temperature
is high. You could be hit by the fan
and seriously injured.

Do not remove the cooling

system cap when the engine and
radiator are hot:

When the engine and radiator are
hot, scalding coolant and steam may
shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury.

Open the hood ONLY after steam is no
longer escaping from the engine:

Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.

If the High engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates:

1. Drive safely to the side of the road and

park off the right-of-way.

2. Put a vehicle with an automatic

transaxle in park (P), a manual
transaxle in neutral.

3. Apply the parking brake.

4. Turn off the air conditioner.

5. Check whether coolant or steam is

escaping from under the hood or from
the engine compartment.

If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Do not go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then
open the hood and start the engine.

If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine until
it cools.

CAUTION

If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the
engine temperature will increase.
Stop the engine and call an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,

then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.

7. When cool, check the coolant reservoir

level.
If it's low, look for coolant leaks from
the radiator and hoses.

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Overheating

If you find a leak or other damage, or if
coolant is still leaking:
Stop the engine and call an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

If you find no problems, the engine is
cool, and no leaks are obvious:
Carefully add coolant as required (page
8-25).

CAUTION

If the engine continues to overheat or
frequently overheats, have the
cooling system inspected. The engine
could be seriously damaged unless
repairs are made. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Starting a Flooded Engine

If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).

Follow this procedure:

(Without Advanced Keyless Entry &
Push Button Start System)

1. If the engine does not start within five

seconds on the first try, switch the
ignition off, wait ten seconds and try
again.

2. Make sure the parking brake is on.

3. Depress the accelerator all the way and

hold it there.

4. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual

transaxle) or the brake pedal
(Automatic transaxle).

5. Switch the ignition to START and hold

it there

―for up to ten seconds. If the

engine starts, release the key and
accelerator immediately because the
engine will suddenly rev up.

6. If the engine fails to start, crank it

without depressing the accelerator

―for

up to ten seconds.

(With Advanced Keyless Entry & Push
Button Start System)

1. If the engine does not start within five

seconds on the first try, wait ten
seconds and try again.

2. Make sure the parking brake is on.

3. Depress the accelerator all the way and

hold it there.

4. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual

transaxle) or the brake pedal
(Automatic transaxle), then press the
push button start. If the engine starts,
release the accelerator immediately
because the engine will suddenly rev
up.

5. If the engine fails to start, crank it

without depressing the accelerator.

If the engine still does not start using the
above procedure, have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

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Emergency Starting

Jump-Starting

Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you
feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service
technician do the work.

WARNING

Follow These Precautions Carefully:

To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the following precautions
carefully before using the battery or inspecting it.

Always wear eye protection when working near the battery:

Working without eye protection is dangerous. Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID
which could cause blindness if splashed into your eyes. Also, hydrogen gas produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode.

Wear eye protection and protective gloves to prevent contact with battery

fluid:

Spilled battery fluid is dangerous.
Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause serious injuries if it gets in
eyes, skin or clothing. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water for 15
minutes or wash your skin thoroughly and get medical attention.

Always keep batteries out of the reach of children:

Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous. Battery fluid could cause
serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or on the skin.

Do not allow the positive (

) terminal to contact any other metal object that

could cause sparks:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. When working near a
battery, do not allow metal tools to contact the positive (

) or negative ( )

terminal of the battery.

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