2017 MAZDA MX5 MIATA run flat

7 –14 If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire 17. Install the air compressor hose to the
tire valve. Valve
Compressor hose
18. Insert the air compressor plug into the
accessory socket inside the vehicle and
switch the ignition to ACC.
Refer to Accessory Sockets on page
5-134 .
CompressorCompressor plug
CAUTION When inserting the air compressor
plug into or removing it from the
accessory socket, make sure that the
air compressor switch is off. When
turning the air compressor on/off, use
the air compressor switch. 19. Turn the air compressor switch on and
inflate the tire carefully to the correct
inflation pressure.NOTE 
Check the tire inflation pressure label
driver's door frame for the correct tire
inflation pressure. 
Do not operate the air compressor
for a continuous 10 minutes or longer
because using it for long periods could
cause a malfunction. 
If the tire inflation pressure does
not increase, repair of the tire is not
possible. If the tire does not reach the
specified tire inflation pressure within
10 minutes, it may have received
extensive damage. In this case, the
repair using the emergency flat tire
repair kit was not successful. Contact
an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 
If the tire has been over-inflated, loosen
the screw cap on the air compressor and
bleed some of the air out.
20. When the tire inflates to the specified
tire inflation pressure, turn the air
compressor switch off, turn the sleeve
of the air compressor hose to the left,
and pull it out of the tire valve.
21. Install the tire valve cap.
22. Put the emergency flat tire repair kit
into the trunk.
23. Start driving immediately to spread the
sealant in the tire.
CAUTION Carefully drive the vehicle at a speed of
80 km/h (50 mph) or less. If the vehicle
is driven at a speed of 80 km/h (50
mph) or more, the vehicle may vibrate.
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8 –24 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Tire LabelingFederal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized i nformation on the sidewall of
all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire
and also provides a tire identification number for safety standa rd certification and in case of
a recall.
Information on Passenger Vehicle TiresPlease refer to the sample below.
1. TIN: U.S. DOT tire identification number
2. Passenger car tire
3. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
4. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
5. Radial
6. Run-flat tire
7. Rim diameter code
8. Load index & speed symbol
9. Severe snow conditions
10. Tire ply composition and materials used
11. Max. load rating
12. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades
13. Max. permissible inflation pressure
14. SAFETY WARNING
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8 –35 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)NOTE
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 PracticesThe way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivate good
driving habits for your own benefit. 
Observe posted speed limits and drive at speeds that are safe for the existing weather
conditions 
Avoid fast starts, stops and turns 
Avoid potholes and objects on the road 
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-
inflated or damaged, deflate 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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10 –4F Flasher
Hazard warning
............................. 4-57
Headlights
..................................... 4-45
Flat Tire
................................................. 7-3
Mounting the tire
........................... 7-20
Removing a tire
............................. 7-16
Floor Mat
............................................ 3-52
Fluid
Brake/Clutch
................................. 6-31
Washer
........................................... 6-31
Fluids
Classification
................................... 9-4
Foot Brake
........................................... 4-61
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
......... 4-95
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ............................ 3-25
Gauge
................................... 4-14, 4-21
Requirements ................................. 3-22
Tank capacity
.................................. 9-5
Fuel Consumption Display
................. 4-70
Fuel Economy Monitor
....................... 4-69
Ending screen display
................... 4-70
Fuel consumption display
............. 4-70
Fuel-Filler Lid
When fuel-filler lid cannot be
opened
........................................... 7-29
Fuses
................................................... 6-54
Panel description
........................... 6-56
Replacement
.................................. 6-54
G Gauges ................................................. 4-11
H Hazard Warning Flasher ...................... 4-57
Hazardous Driving
.............................. 3-52
Head Restraint
....................................... 2-6 Headlights
Coming home light
........................ 4-48
Control ........................................... 4-45
Flashing
......................................... 4-48
High-low beam
.............................. 4-48
Leaving home light
....................... 4-49
Leveling ......................................... 4-49
High Beam Control System (HBC)
.... 4-76
High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)
.................... 4-78
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
................... 4-63
HomeLink Wireless Control System ... 4-57
Hood Release
...................................... 6-24
Horn
.................................................... 4-56
I i-ACTIVSENSE .................................. 4-74
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
............................................. 4-75
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
...... 4-85
Camera and sensors
....................... 4-74
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
... 4-95
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
............................................ 4-76
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
......................................... 4-79
Radar sensors (rear) ....................... 4-98
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ... 4-92
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes ................................................. 7-33
Ignition
Switch
.............................................. 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
...................................... 7-49
Illuminated Entry System
................. 5-133
Immobilizer System
............................ 3-47
Indicator Lights
................................... 4-28
Low engine coolant temperature
... 4-30
Wrench
.......................................... 4-30
Inside Trunk Release Lever
................ 3-20
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ... 6-31
Inspecting Coolant Level
.................... 6-29 Index
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10 –7Storage 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 Inflation 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
Specifications
.................................. 9-8
Tire chains
..................................... 3-54
Tire inflation 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-filler 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
................... 9-2Inde x
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10 –8W Warning Lights .................................... 4-26
Warning Sound is Activated
................ 7-48
Air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep
................................. 7-48
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
warning beep
................................. 7-51
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep
................................. 7-49
Key left-in-trunk warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function)
..... 7-50
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function)
..... 7-50
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep
............................................... 7-50
Lane Departure Warning sound
..... 7-51
Lights-on reminder
........................ 7-48
Power steering warning buzzer
..... 7-50
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function)
........................................ 7-50
Retractable fastback warning beep ... 7-49
Seat belt warning beep
.................. 7-49
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep
............................................... 7-51
Warranty
.............................................. 8-15
Weights .................................................. 9-6
Windblocker
...................................... 5-140
Windows
Power windows
............................. 3-31
Windshield Washer
............................. 4-54
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 4-52
Winter Driving
.................................... 3-53
Wiper
Replacing windshield wiper
blades ............................................. 6-33 Index
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