2017 MAZDA MODEL 2 tyre pressure

6–47
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
Use the temporary spare tyre only until
the conventional tyre is repaired, which
should be as soon as possible.

Refer to Tyre on page 9-10 .
CAUTION
  Do not use your temporary spare
tyre rim with a snow tyre or a
conventional tyre. Neither will
properly ¿ t and could damage both
tyre and rim.
  The temporary spare tyre has a tread
life of less than 5,000 km (3,000
miles). The tread life may be shorter
depending on driving conditions.
  The temporary spare tyre is for
limited use, however, if the tread
wear solid-band indicator appears,
replace the tyre with the same type of
temporary spare (page 6-46 ).
Replacing a Wheel
WARNING
Always use wheels of the correct size
on your vehicle:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be affected, leading to loss of
control and an accident.
CAUTION
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
affect:
 
 Tyre ¿ t 
 Wheel and bearing life 
 Ground clearance 
 Snow-chain clearance 
 Speedometer calibration 
 Headlight aim 
 Bumper height 
 Tyre Pressure Monitoring System *
NOTE

 When replacing a wheel, make
sure the new one is the same as the
original factory wheel in diameter,
rim width, and offset (inset/outset).
  For details, contact an expert
repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Proper tyre balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tyres can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and À at spots.

7–14
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
CAUTION
  Before pulling out the compressor
plug from the electrical socket, make
sure the compressor power switch is
off.
  The compressor turns on and off with
the push-button switch.
17. Turn the compressor switch on and
inÀ ate the tyre carefully to the correct
inÀ ation pressure.
WARNING
Never operate the compressor above
300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm 2 , 3 bar, 43.5 psi):
Operating the compressor above
300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm
2 , 3 bar, 43.5 psi) is
dangerous. When the inÀ ation pressure
rises above 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm
2 , 3 bar,
43.5 psi), heated air will be exhausted
from the back of the compressor and
you could be burned.
NOTE
  Check the tyre inÀ ation pressure
label (driver's door frame) for the
correct tyre inÀ ation pressure.

 Do not use the compressor for longer
than 10 minutes because using the
compressor for long periods could
damage it.
  If the tyre does not inÀ ate, repair
of the tyre may not be possible. If
the tyre does not reach the correct
inÀ ation pressure within a 10-minute
period, it probably has received more
extensive damage.
 When this happens, the emergency
À at tyre repair kit cannot be used
to repair the tyre. Contact an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  If the tyre has been over-inÀ ated,
loosen the screw cap on the
compressor and bleed some of the air
out.
18. When the tyre has been inÀ ated to
the proper inÀ ation pressure, turn the
compressor switch off and remove the
compressor hose from the tyre valve.
19. Install the tyre valve cap.

7–15
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
20. Put the emergency À at tyre repair kit
in the luggage compartment/boot and
continue driving.
CAUTION
  Drive carefully to an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer and keep the vehicle speed
below 80 km/h (50 mph).
  If the vehicle is driven 80 km/h
(50 mph) or higher, the vehicle might
begin to vibrate.
NOTE
(With tyre pressure monitoring
system)
If the tyre is not properly inÀ ated, the
tyre pressure monitoring system warning
light will illuminate. 21. After driving the vehicle for 10 minutes
or 5 km (3 miles), check the tyre
pressure with the tyre pressure gauge
equipped with the compressor. If the
tyre pressure has fallen below the
correct tyre pressure, inÀ ate the tyre to
the correct pressure again following the
steps from number 16.
CAUTION
  If the tyre inÀ ation 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 expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
  If the tyre inÀ ation pressure
continues to remain low after
repeating steps 15 to 21, park
the vehicle on a level surface off
the right-of-way and contact an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
NOTE
When checking the tyre inÀ ation
pressure with the tyre pressure gauge
on the compressor unit, make sure the
compressor switch is turned off.

7–16
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
22. If the tyre inÀ ation pressure remains
stable, the tyre repair is complete.
Drive the vehicle with care to an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer to have the tyre
replaced.
CAUTION
  A tyre that has been temporarily
repaired with the tyre sealant cannot
be reused. Mazda recommends
replacing the tyre with a new one.
  The wheel can be reused after any
sealant adhering to it is wiped off and
carefully inspected. However, replace
the tyre valve with a new one.
Inspecting the Emergency Flat
Tyre Repair Kit
Inspect the emergency À at tyre repair kit at
regular intervals.
 


 Check the tyre sealant period of
effective use.
 


 Check the operation of the tyre
compressor.

NOTE
The tyre sealant has a period of effective
use. Check the period of effective use
indicated on the bottle label and do not
use it if it has expired. Have the tyre
sealant replaced at an Authorised Mazda
Repairer before the period of effective
use has expired.
Changing a Flat Tyre
(With Spare Tyre)
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a À at tyre.


 Steering becomes dif¿ cult. 
 The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
  The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a À at tyre, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traf¿ c to change the tyre.
Stopping in traf¿ c or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.
WARNING
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tyre:
Changing a tyre 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.

7–22
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
4. Turn the wheel brace anticlockwise and
lower the vehicle.
5. Use the wheel brace to tighten the nuts
in the order shown.



If you are unsure of how tight the nuts
should be, have them inspected at an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Nut tightening torque
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 108—147 (12—14, 80—108)

WARNING
Always securely and correctly tighten
the wheel nuts:
Improperly or loosely tightened wheel
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 con¿ guration:
Because the wheel studs and wheel
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.
6. Remove the tyre blocks and store the
tools and jack.
7. Store the damaged tyre in the luggage
compartment.
8. Check the inÀ ation pressure. Refer to
Tyres on page 9-10 .
9. Have the À at tyre repaired or replaced
as soon as possible.

NOTE
(With tyre pressure monitoring
system)
Do not press the tyre pressure
monitoring system set switch after
installing the spare tyre. The switch
is only to be pressed after installing
the repaired À at tyre or installing a
replacement tyre (page 4-38 ).

7–23
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
WARNING
Do not drive with any tyres that have
incorrect air pressure:
Driving on tyres with incorrect air
pressure is dangerous. Tyres with
incorrect pressure could affect
handling and result in an accident.
When you check the regular tyres' air
pressure, check the spare tyre, too.
NOTE
To prevent the jack and tool from
rattling, store them properly.

7–41
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning


(Flashing)
Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System
Warning Light
* If the tyre pressure monitoring system has a malfunction, the tyre pressure warning
light À ashes for about 1 minute when the ignition is switched ON and then continues
illuminating. Have your vehicle checked by an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
WARNING
If the tyre pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or À ashes, or the tyre
pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid
sudden manoeuvring and braking:
If the tyre pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or À ashes, or the
tyre pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high
speeds, or perform sudden manoeuvring or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen
and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a À at, pull over to a safe position where you
can check the visual condition of the tyre and determine if you have enough air
to proceed to a place where air may be added and the system monitored again by
an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer or a tyre repair
station.

Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it is
illuminated. Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible before it develops
into a more serious situation that could lead to tyre failure and a dangerous accident.


(Red)
(Turns on)
KEY Warning Light If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illuminates continuously.
CAUTION
If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light
(amber) À ashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it
using the emergency operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected at
an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4-11 .


Security Indicator
Light If the engine does not start with the correct key, and the security indicator light remains
illuminated or À ashing, try the following:
Make sure the key is within the operational range for signal transmission. Switch the
ignition off, and then restart the engine. If the engine does not start after 3 or more tries,
contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.


(Amber)
High Beam Control
System (HBC)
Warning Light
* The light remains turned on if there is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle
inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
NOTE
If the windscreen area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or
obstructed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a
problem with the system.

7–46
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning Action to be taken


(Turns on)
Tyre Pressure
Monitoring
System Warning
Light
* When the warning light illuminates, and
the warning beep sound is heard (about 3
seconds), tyre pressure is too low in one or
more tyres.
WARNING
If the tyre pressure monitoring system
warning light illuminates or À ashes,
or the tyre pressure warning beep
sound is heard, decrease vehicle
speed immediately and avoid sudden
manoeuvring and braking:
If the tyre pressure monitoring system
warning light illuminates or À ashes, or
the tyre pressure warning beep sound
is heard, it is dangerous to drive the
vehicle at high speeds, or perform
sudden manoeuvring or braking. Vehicle
drivability could worsen and result in an
accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or
a À at, pull over to a safe position where
you can check the visual condition of the
tyre and determine if you have enough
air to proceed to a place where air may
be added and the system monitored again
by an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer or a tyre
repair station.

Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is
dangerous, even if you know why it is
illuminated. Have the problem taken
care of as soon as possible before it
develops into a more serious situation
that could lead to tyre failure and a
dangerous accident. Inspect the tyres and adjust to the speci¿ ed
inÀ ation pressure (page 6-44 ).
NOTE
Perform tyre pressure adjustment when
the tyres are cold. Tyre pressure will
vary according to the tyre temperature,
therefore let the vehicle stand for
1 hour or only drive it 1.6 km (1 mile) or
less before adjusting the tyre pressures.
When pressure is adjusted on hot tyres
to the cold inÀ ation pressure, the TPMS
warning light/beep may turn on after
the tyres cool and pressure drops below
speci¿ cation.
Also, an illuminated TPMS warning
light, resulting from the tyre air
pressure dropping due to cold ambient
temperature will remain illuminated
even if the ambient temperature rises.
In this case, it will also be necessary to
adjust the tyre air pressures. If the TPMS
warning light illuminates due to a drop in
tyre air pressure, make sure to check and
adjust the tyre air pressures.

Tyres lose air naturally over time and
the TPMS cannot tell if the tyres are
getting too soft over time or you have
a À at. However, when you ¿ nd one low
tyre in a set of four-that is an indication
of trouble; you should have someone
drive the vehicle slowly forward so you
can inspect any low tyre for cuts and any
metal objects sticking through tread or
sidewall. Put a few drops of water in the
valve stem to see if it bubbles indicating
a bad valve. Leaks need to be addressed
by more than simply reinÀ ating the
tyre as leaks are dangerous — take it to
an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.