Mazda CX-9 Owners Manual: Spare Tire and Tool Storage

Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.

Jack

To remove the jack

1. Set the third-row seatbacks to their on-road positions.

2. Raise the luggage board.

3. Raise the luggage board a little while pulling it towards you, and then insert the bottom edge into the holders.

4. (Vehicles with luggage mat) Store the luggage mat between the third-row seatbacks and the luggage board.

1. Raise the luggage mat.

2. Remove the luggage mat.

3. Insert the luggage mat between the luggage board and the third-row seatbacks.

NOTE When inserting the luggage mat, support the luggage board with one hand so that it does not come off the holders.

5. Remove the cover on the right side.

6. Remove the cargo sub compartment.

7. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise.

To secure the jack

1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing back and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily tighten it.

2. Tighten the jack screw clockwise.

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.

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.

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.

CAUTION

• When using the temporary spare tire, driving stability may decrease compared to when using only the conventional tire.

  Drive carefully.

• 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.
  • 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.

To remove the spare tire

NOTE (Vehicles with sub-woofer) Because the sub-woofer is not operational when the sub-woofer connector is disconnected, no sound is output from the sub-woofer.

1. Set the third-row seatbacks to their on-road positions.

2. Raise the luggage board.

3. Raise the luggage board a little while pulling it towards you, and then insert the bottom edge into the holders.

4. (Vehicles with luggage mat) Store the luggage mat between the third-row seatbacks and the luggage board.

1. Raise the luggage mat.

2. Remove the luggage mat.
3. Insert the luggage mat between the luggage board and the third-row seatbacks.

NOTE When inserting the luggage mat, support the luggage board with one hand so that it does not come off the holders.

5. Remove the tool bag.

6. (Vehicles with sub-woofer) Disconnect the sub-woofer connector.

7. (Vehicles with sub-woofer) Turn the hold-down bolt counterclockwise and remove the sub-woofer and the spare tire.

(Vehicles without sub-woofer) Turn the hold-down bolt counterclockwise and remove the spare tire.

To secure the spare tire

Store the spare tire in the reverse order of removal. After storing, verify that the spare tire is stored securely.

CAUTION

(Vehicles with sub-woofer)

• Secure the sub-woofer in its correct position. If the sub-woofer is not installed to the correct position, it may move while the vehicle is driven which may damage the sub-woofer or the wiring harness.
• Store the tool bag on the right side of the vehicle. If the tool bag is stored on the left side of the vehicle, it may move while the vehicle is driven which may damage the wiring harness.