Mazda 2014 MX-5 Miata, Owner'S Manual

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18. Install the tire valve cap.
19. Put the emergency flat tire repair kit
in the trunk and continue driving.
CAUTION
Ø
Drive carefully to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer and keep the
vehicle speed below 80 km/h (50
mph).
Ø
If the vehicle is driven 80 km/h (50
mph) or higher, the vehicle might
begin to vibrate.
NOTE
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
If the tire is not properly inflated, the tire
pressure monitoring system warning light will
illuminate (page 5-32).
20. After driving the vehicle for 10
minutes or 5 km (3 miles), check the
tire pressure with the tire pressure
gauge equipped with the compressor.
If the tire pressure has fallen below
the correct tire pressure, inflate the
tire to the correct pressure again
following the steps from number 15.
CAUTION
Ø
If the tire inflation pressure falls
below 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm
2
or bar,
18.9 psi), repair cannot be done
with the repair kit. Park the
vehicle on a level surface off the
right-of-way and contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Ø
If the tire inflation pressure
continues to remain low after
repeating steps 14 to 21, park the
vehicle on a level surface off the
right-of-way and contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
When checking the tire inflation pressure with
the tire pressure gauge on the compressor unit,
make sure the compressor switch is turned off.
21. The emergency flat tire repair is
completed if the tire air pressure does
not decrease. Drive the vehicle
carefully to the nearest Authorized
Mazda Dealer promptly and have the
tire replaced. Mazda recommends that
the tire be replaced with a new one. If
the tire is to be repaired and reused,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Ø
For a tire which has undergone an
emergency flat tire repair using
the emergency flat tire repair kit,
Mazda recommends that the tire
be replaced with a new one as
soon as possible. If the tire is to be
repaired and reused, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Ø
The wheel can be reused after any
sealant adhering to it is wiped off
and carefully inspected. However,
replace the tire valve with a new
one.
q
Inspecting the IMS Emergency
Flat Tire Repair Kit
Inspect the emergency tire repair kit at
regular intervals.
l
Check the tire sealant period of
effective use.
l
Check the operation of the tire
compressor.
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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