2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF Owners Manual (in English)

7–3
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
*Some models.
F l a t T y r e *
Either run-À at tyres or conventional tyres
are equipped on your Mazda depending on
the speci¿ cation, therefore the procedure
for repairing a À at tyre differs depending
on the type of tyre. Before driving, make
sure which type of tyre is equipped on
your Mazda. If you cannot identify your
tyre type, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
How to Identify Your Tyre Type
R u n -À at tyre
A run-À at tyre has a
and/or
indication on the side wall.
and/or
Conventional tyre
A conventional tyre does not have a
and/or indication on the side wall.
Vehicle with Run-À at Tyres
WARNING
Have the tyres checked or perform the
appropriate repair as soon as possible
by an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer:
When the À at tyre warning light
illuminates 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.
When the À at tyre warning light
illuminates or the tyre pressure
warning beep sound is heard, decrease
vehicle speed immediately and avoid
sudden manoeuvring and braking.
If a run-À at tyre is punctured, the FLAT
TIRE warning light illuminates in the
instrument cluster, and a beep sound is
heard for about 30 seconds.
NOTE
Until the À at tyre is changed, the beep
sound is heard for about 30 seconds
every time the ignition is switched ON.
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7–4
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
Vehicles with run-À at tyres can be driven
even with a punctured tyre under the
following conditions.
Maximum vehicle speed with a
punctured run-À at tyre: 80 km/h
(49 mph)
Maximum driving distance with a
punctured run-À at tyre: 80 km
(49 miles)
CAUTION
The maximum driving distance may
be shorter depending on the driving
conditions.
If a run-À at tyre is punctured, carefully
drive the vehicle to the nearest Mazda
Repairer and have the tyre changed.
NOTE
  A spare tyre or emergency À at tyre
repair kit is not equipped on vehicles
with run-À at tyres as standard.

 Replacing a punctured run-À at
tyre with a new run-À at tyre is
recommended.
  Do not use run-À at tyres and
conventional tyres on the same
vehicle.
Vehicle with Conventional Tyres
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
a conventional tyre is punctured, refer
to “Tool Storage” (page 7-5 ) and
“Emergency Flat Tyre Repair Kit” (page
7-7 ).
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7–5
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
Tool Storage
NOTE
Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with a spare tyre, jack, and wheel brace. For
details, consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
Emergency flat tyre repair kit
Jack
Some models. Tool bag Wheel brace
Jack lever
Towing eyelet
Screwdriver
Wrench
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7–6
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
*Some models.
Jack *
To remove the jack
1. Remove the cover.
Tabs
2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
anticlockwise.
Wing bolt
Jack screw
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. Turn the jack screw clockwise.
Wing bolt
Jack screw
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 suf¿ ciently tightened.
4. Insert the cover tabs and install the
cover.
NOTE
Verify that the cover is securely
installed.
M a i n t e n a n c e
 




 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.
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7–7
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
*Some models.
Emergency Flat Tyre
Repair Kit
*
The emergency À at tyre repair kit included
with your Mazda is for a temporary repair
of a slightly damaged À at tyre resulting
from running over nails or similar sharp
objects on the road surface.
Perform the emergency À at tyre repair
without removing the nail or similar sharp
object which punctured the tyre.
NOTE
Your vehicle is not equipped with a
spare tyre. In the event of a À at tyre,
use the emergency À at tyre repair kit
to repair the tyre temporarily. When
doing the repair, refer to the instructions
included in the emergency À at tyre
repair kit. If an emergency repair was
performed on a À at tyre using the
emergency À at tyre repair kit, have
an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer, repair or
replace the tyre as soon as possible.
About the Emergency Flat Tyre
Repair Kit
The emergency À at tyre repair kit includes
the following items.
Tyre sealant
Injection hoseCompressorValve core tool
Spare valve core
Speed restriction sticker Instructions
WARNING
Do not allow children to touch the tyre
sealant:
 
 Ingestion of tyre sealant is
dangerous. In the event tyre sealant
is accidentally swallowed, drink
large amounts of water immediately
and seek medical assistance.
  Tyre sealant that comes into contact
with the eyes and skin is dangerous.
If tyre sealant enters the eyes or
contacts the skin, À ush immediately
with large amounts of water and
seek medical assistance.
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7–8
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
NOTE
  The tyre sealant cannot be reused.
Purchase new tyre sealant at an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  The emergency À at tyre repair kit
cannot be used in the following
cases.
 Consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
 


 The period of effective use for
the tyre 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 tyre other than the
tread.
 


 The vehicle has been driven with
nearly no air remaining in the tyre.
 


 The tyre has come off the wheel
rim.
 


 Damage to the wheel rim has
occurred.
 


 The tyre has two or more
punctures.
Using the Emergency Flat Tyre
Repair Kit
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 traf¿ c.
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, À ash the hazard warning
lights and set up the roadside
emergency triangle.
5. Unload passengers and cargo and
remove the emergency À at tyre repair
kit.
6. Shake the tyre sealant well.
CAUTION
If the bottle is shaken after the injection
hose is screwed on, tyre sealant could
spray out from the injection hose. Tyre
sealant contacting clothing or other
objects may be impossible to remove.
Shake the bottle before screwing on the
injection hose.
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7–9
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
NOTE
The sealant hardens easily and injecting
it will be dif¿ cult under cold weather
conditions (0 °C (32 °F) or below).
Warm the sealant inside the vehicle to
facilitate injection.
7. Remove the cap from the bottle. Screw
on the injection hose with the bottle's
inner cap left on to break the inner cap.
Cap
Injection hose
Tyre sealant
8. Remove the valve cap from the À at
tyre. Press the back of a valve core tool
to the core of the tyre valve and bleed
all the remaining air.
Valve core tool Valve
Valve cap
CAUTION
If there is air remaining in the tyre when
the valve core is removed, the valve core
couldÀ y out. Remove the valve core
carefully.
9. Turn the valve core anticlockwise with
the valve core tool and remove the
valve core.
Valve
Valve core
NOTE
Store the valve core in a place where it
will not get dirty.
10. Insert the injection hose into the valve.
Valve
Injection hose
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7–10
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
11. Hold the bottom of the bottle upright,
squeeze the bottle with your hands, and
inject the entire amount of tyre sealant
into the tyre.
Valve
12. Pull out the injection hose from the
valve.
NOTE
The tyre sealant cannot be reused.
Purchase a new tyre sealant kit at an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
13. Reinsert the valve core into the valve
and turn it clockwise to install it.
Injection hose
Valve core
tool Valve
Valve core
NOTE
Do not throw away the empty tyre
sealant bottle after use. Return the empty
tyre sealant bottle to an Authorised
Mazda Repairer when replacing the tyre.
The empty tyre sealant bottle will need
to be used to extract and dispose of the
used sealant from the tyre.
14. After that, install the injection hose to
the tab of the bottle to prevent leakage
of any remaining sealant.
Ta b
15. Adhere the speed restriction sticker to
an area where it can be viewed easily
by the driver.
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