2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 tires

8–35
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
N O T E
Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended
that tires generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates
or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. The period in which
the tire was manufactured (both week and year) is indicated by a 4-digit number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-24 .

Safety Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivate good
driving habits for your own bene¿ t.




y Observe posted speed limits and drive at speeds that are safe for the existing weather
conditions
 


y Avoid fast starts, stops and turns



y Avoid potholes and objects on the road



y Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parking
CAUTION
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you suspect your tire
or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. Drive with caution until
you can safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the tire for damage. If the tire is under-
infl ated or damaged, defl ate it, remove the tire and rim and replace it with your spare tire.
If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest vehicle or tire dealer to
have the vehicle inspected.

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8–41
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW).

GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the
vehicle - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking
damage. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR.

WARNING
Never Exceed GVWR or GAWR Specifi cations:
Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specifi ed on the certifi cation label is dangerous.
Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or
damage to the vehicle.
Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals
because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires
with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.
Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specifi ed on the certifi cation label.

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9–8
Speci¿ cations
Speci¿ cations
Tires
N O T E
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally
¿ tted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inÀ ation pressure.
Refer to Tire InÀ ation Pressure on page 6-41 .
After adjusting the tire pressure, initialization of the tire pressure monitoring system is
necessary to make the system operate normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System Initialization on page 4-108 .

Standard tire
Tire size InÀ ation pressure
Front Rear
195/50R16 84V 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)
205/45R17 84W 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)

Lug nut tightening torque
When installing a tire, tighten the lug nut to the following torque.
108—147 N·m (12—14 kgf·m, 80—108 ft·lbf)
Fuses
Refer to Fuses on page 6-54 .
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10–6
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ........... 4-12, 4-20
Outside Mirrors ................................... 3-28
Outside Temperature Display ..... 4-15, 4-22
Overhead Light ................................. 5-132
Overheating ......................................... 7-27
Overloading ......................................... 3-55
Owner Maintenance
Closing the hood ........................... 6-25
Engine compartment overview ..... 6-26
Key battery replacement ............... 6-38
Opening the hood .......................... 6-24
Owner maintenance precautions ... 6-22
P
Parking Brake ...................................... 4-62
Personalization Features ....................... 9-9
Power Steering .................................... 4-73
Power Steering Warning Buzzer ......... 7-50
Power Windows .................................. 3-31
R
Radar Sensors (Rear) .......................... 4-98
Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) ........ 4-92
Rear Window Defogger ...................... 4-55
Rearview Mirror .................................. 3-29
Recommended Oil .............................. 6-27
Recording of Vehicle Data .................. 8-21
Recreational Towing ........................... 3-57
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................... 8-17
Replacement
Fuse ............................................... 6-54
Key battery .................................... 6-38
Light bulbs .................................... 6-45
Tires ............................................... 6-43
Wheel ............................................ 6-43
Wiper ............................................. 6-33

Request Switch Inoperable Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless function)
... 7-50 Retractable Fastback
When the roof cannot be closed .... 7-57
Retractable fastback warning beep ..... 7-49
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 3-53
S
SRS Air Bags
How the SRS air bags work .......... 2-31
Limitations to SRS air bag ............ 2-35
Monitoring..................................... 2-42
Passenger occupant classi¿ cation
system ............................................ 2-37
SRS air bag deployment criteria ... 2-34
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................... 2-29
Safety Defects, Reporting ................... 8-13
Satellite Radio ..................................... 5-46
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ........................................ 3-51
Scheduled Maintenance ........................ 6-4
Seat ........................................................ 2-4
Seat Belt System ................................. 2-10
3-point type ................................... 2-10
Automatic locking ........................... 2-9
Emergency locking .......................... 2-9
Extender ........................................ 2-13
Pregnant women .............................. 2-9
Seat belt precautions ....................... 2-7
Seat Belt Warning Beep ...................... 7-49
Seat Side Box .................................... 5-138
Seats
Head restraint .................................. 2-6
Seat warmer ..................................... 2-5
Security System
Immobilizer system ....................... 3-47
Theft-deterrent system .................. 3-49
Speci¿ cations ........................................ 9-4
Speedometer ........................................ 4-12
Starting the Engine ................................ 4-5
Steering Wheel .................................... 3-27
Horn............................................... 4-56
Index
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10–7
Storage Compartments ...................... 5-138
Back trim storage box ................. 5-139
Console box ................................. 5-138
Seat side box ............................... 5-138
Sunvisors ........................................... 5-132
T
Tachometer .......................................... 4-13
Theft-Deterrent System ....................... 3-49
Tiedown
Hook .............................................. 7-31
Tire InÀ ation Pressure Warning Beep ... 7-51
Tire Information .................................. 8-24
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..... 4-105
Tires .................................................... 6-41
Flat tire ............................................ 7-3
Replacing a tire ............................. 6-43
Replacing a wheel ......................... 6-43
Snow tires ...................................... 3-54
Speci¿ cations .................................. 9-8
Tire chains ..................................... 3-54
Tire inÀ ation pressure .................... 6-41
Tire rotation ................................... 6-42
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ....................................... 8-22
Towing
Recreational towing ...................... 3-57
Trailer towing ................................ 3-57
Towing Description ............................. 7-30
Traction Control System (TCS) .......... 4-66
TCS/DSC indicator light ............... 4-66
Transmitter ............................................ 3-4
Trip Computer ..................................... 4-16
Trip Meter .................................. 4-12, 4-20 Trouble
Battery runs out ............................. 7-23
Emergency starting ........................ 7-26
Emergency towing ........................ 7-30
Flat tire ............................................ 7-3
Overheating ................................... 7-27
Parking in an emergency ................. 7-2
When fuel-¿ ller lid cannot be
opened ........................................... 7-29
When the roof cannot be closed .... 7-57

When trunk lid cannot be opened ... 7-52
Trunk Lid ............................................ 3-18
Inside trunk release lever .............. 3-20

When trunk lid cannot be opened ... 7-52
Turn Signals ........................................ 4-50
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 5-132
Vehicle Information Labels ................... 9-2
Index
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