Mazda mx-5 2017, Owner'S Manual

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If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
WARNING
Do not allow children to touch the tire
sealant:

Ingestion of tire sealant is
dangerous. In the event tire
sealant is accidentally swallowed,
drink large amounts of water
immediately and seek medical
assistance.

Tire sealant that comes into contact
with the eyes and skin is dangerous.
If tire sealant enters the eyes or
contacts the skin, flush immediately
with large amounts of water and
seek medical assistance.
NOTE

The tire sealant cannot be reused.
Purchase new tire sealant at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The emergency flat tire repair kit cannot
be used in the following cases.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The period of effective use for the
tire sealant has expired. (The period
of effectiveness is indicated on the
bottle label.)

The tear or puncture exceeds about 4
mm (0.16 in).

The damage has occurred to an area
of the tire other than the tread.

The vehicle has been driven with
nearly no air remaining in the tire.

The tire has come off the wheel rim.

Damage to the wheel rim has
occurred.

The tire has two or more punctures.
Using the Emergency Flat Tire
Repair Kit
U.S.A. and Canada
1. Move the vehicle off the right-of-way
to a safe place on a level and hard
surface where the vehicle does not
obstruct traffic.
2. Shift the shift lever to the 1 or Reverse
(R) position for a manual transmission,
and shift the selector lever to the P
position for an automatic transmission.
3. Apply the parking brake with the brake
pedal depressed and turn off the engine.
4. If necessary, flash the hazard warning
lights and set up the roadside
emergency triangle.
5. Unload passengers and cargo and
remove the emergency flat tire repair
kit.
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