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Mazda MX-5 PRHT (2015 year). Instruction - part 19

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qBack Trim Storage Box

Small items can be stored in the back trim
storage box.

To use the back trim storage box

1. To use the desired storage box, slide

the seat in front of it all the way
forward.
Refer to Seat Slide on page 2-2.

2. Fold the seatback forward all the way

down.
Refer to Seat Recline on page 2-3.

3. If your vehicle has a lid, pull the latch

to open.

When finished, return the seat to its
original position and secure it. After
returning the seat to its original position,
make sure the seat is secured by
attempting to lightly move it forward and
backward.

CAUTION

Do not store excessive weight in the
back trim storage box as it could be
damaged.

qMesh Pocket

Maps or pamphlets can be placed in the
mesh pocket.

Mesh pocket

CAUTION

Do not place thick objects in the
mesh pocket as they could damage
the pocket.

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Accessory Socket

Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).

CAUTION

Ø To prevent accessory socket

damage or electrical failure, pay
attention to the following:

Do not use accessories that
require more than 120 W (DC 12
V, 10 A).

Do not use accessories that are
not genuine Mazda accessories
or the equivalent.

Close the cover when the
accessory socket is not in use to
prevent foreign objects and
liquids from getting into the
accessory socket.

Correctly insert the plug into
the accessory socket.

Ø Depending on the device

connected to the accessory socket,
the vehicle's electrical system may
be affected, which could cause the
warning light to illuminate.
Disconnect the connected device
and make sure that the problem is
resolved. If the problem is
resolved, disconnect the device
from the socket and switch the
ignition off. If the problem is not
resolved, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

To prevent discharging of the battery, do not
use the socket for long periods with the engine
off or idling.

Interior Comfort

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Windblocker

This windblocker reduces rear wind blast
into the cabin when driving with the
convertible top down.
To use the windblocker, lift it upright.

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In Case of an Emergency

Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.

Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2

Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2

Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3

Tool Storage .............................................................................. 7-3
Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair
Kit ............................................................................................. 7-5
Changing a Tire ....................................................................... 7-11

Overheating ................................................................................. 7-18

Overheating ............................................................................. 7-18

Emergency Starting .................................................................... 7-20

Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-20
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-21
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-24

Emergency Towing ..................................................................... 7-25

Towing Description ................................................................. 7-25
Tiedown Hooks

.................................................................... 7-26

Recreational Towing ............................................................... 7-28

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Parking in an Emergency

The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.

The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.

Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
the turn signals will flash.

NOTE

The turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.

Check local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle is
being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.

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Parking in an Emergency

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Tool Storage

Tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.

Power retractable hardtop
emergency tool bag

Tool bag

Glove box

Lug wrench

Jack

Jack lever

Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit

Trunk room

Tiedown eyelet

Allen
wrench

Eyebolt

Rope

Some models.

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Flat Tire

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qJack

To remove the jack

1. Turn the knob and remove the cover.

2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw

counterclockwise.

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 in the direction

shown in the figure.

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 sufficiently tightened.

Maintenance

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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Instant Mobility System
(IMS) Emergency Flat
Tire Repair Kit

The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit
included with your Mazda is for a
temporary repair of a slightly damaged
flat tire resulting from running over nails
or similar sharp objects on the road
surface.
Perform the emergency flat tire repair
without removing the nail or similar sharp
object which punctured the tire.

NOTE

Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire.
In the event of a flat tire, use the emergency
flat tire repair kit to repair the tire temporarily.
When doing the repair, refer to the instructions
included in the emergency flat tire repair kit. If
an emergency repair was performed on a flat
tire using the emergency flat tire repair kit,
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer, repair or
replace the tire as soon as possible.

qAbout the IMS Emergency Flat

Tire Repair Kit

The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit
includes the following items.

Tire sealant

Injection hose

Compressor

Repaired tire
sticker

Valve core
tool

Spare valve
core

Speed restriction
sticker

Instructions

Case

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.

Do not allow children to touch the tire
sealant:

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.

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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.

qUsing the IMS Emergency Flat

Tire Repair Kit

1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-

way and set the parking brake.

2. Put a vehicle with an automatic

transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Reverse (R) or 1, and
turn off the engine.

3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.

4. Unload passengers and luggage, and

remove the emergency flat tire repair
kit.

5. Shake the tire sealant well.

CAUTION

If the bottle is shaken after the
injection hose is screwed on, tire
sealant could spray out from the
injection hose. Tire sealant
contacting clothing or other objects
may be impossible to remove. Shake
the bottle before screwing on the
injection hose.

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NOTE

The tire sealant can be used at outside
temperatures down to _30°C (_22°F).
In extremely cold temperatures (0°C (32°F) or
below), the tire sealant hardens easily and
injection of the sealant will be difficult. Warm
the sealant inside the vehicle before doing the
injection work.

6. Remove the cap from the bottle. Screw

on the injection hose with the bottle's
inner cap left on to break the inner cap.

Injection hose

Bottle

7. Remove the valve cap from the flat

tire. Press the back of a valve core tool
to the core of the tire valve and bleed
all the remaining air.

Valve core tool

Valve

Valve cap

CAUTION

If there is air remaining in the tire
when the valve core is removed, the
valve core could fly out. Remove the
valve core carefully.

8. Turn the valve core counterclockwise

with the valve core tool and remove the
valve core.

Valve

Valve core

NOTE

Store the valve core in a place where it won't
get dirty.

9. Remove the plug from the injection

hose and insert the injection hose into
the valve.

Plug

Injection hose

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10. Hold the bottom of the bottle upright,

squeeze the bottle with your hands,
and inject the entire amount of tire
sealant into the tire.

Valve

NOTE

The tire sealant cannot be reused. Purchase a
new tire sealant kit at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

11. Pull out the injection hose from the

valve. Reinsert the valve core into the
valve and turn it clockwise to install
it.

12. Attach the sticker that indicates

completion of the tire repair on a flat
outer surface of the repaired tire.

NOTE

Do not throw away the empty tire sealant
bottle after use. Return the empty tire sealant
bottle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when
replacing the tire. The empty tire sealant bottle
will need to be used to extract and dispose of
the used sealant from the tire.

13. Attach the vehicle speed restriction

sticker in a place where the driver can
easily see it.

WARNING

Attach the speed restriction sticker in a
place where it can be viewed easily by
the driver:

Ø Applying the speed restriction

sticker to the steering wheel is
dangerous as it could interfere
with the air bag deployment and
result in serious injury.

Ø Do not apply the sticker to any

position other than the position
indicated in the illustration.

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14. Install the compressor hose to the tire

valve.

Valve

Compressor hose

15. Insert the compressor plug into the

interior accessory socket and switch
the ignition to ACC (page 6-85).

Compressor plug

Center console

Compressor

CAUTION

Ø Before pulling out the compressor

plug from the electrical socket,
make sure the compressor power
switch is off.

Ø The compressor turns on and off

with the push-button switch.

16. Turn the compressor switch on and

inflate the tire carefully to the correct
inflation pressure.

WARNING

Never operate the compressor above
300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm

, 3 bar, 43.5 psi):

Operating the compressor above 300
kPa (3.1 kgf/cm

, 3 bar, 43.5 psi) is

dangerous. When the inflation
pressure rises above 300 kPa (3.1
kgf/cm

, 3 bar, 43.5 psi), heated air

will be exhausted from the back of
the compressor and you could be
burned.

CAUTION

If the compressor operates slowly or
becomes hot, it indicates
overheating. Turn the compressor off
immediately and leave it turned off
for 30 minutes or longer.

NOTE

Check the tire inflation pressure label
(driver's door frame) for the correct tire
inflation pressure.

Do not use the compressor for longer than
10 minutes because using the compressor
for long periods could damage it.

If the tire does not inflate, repair of the tire
may not be possible. If the tire does not
reach the correct inflation pressure within a
10-minute period, it probably has received
more extensive damage. When this happens,
the emergency flat tire repair kit cannot be
used to repair the tire. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If the tire has been over-inflated, loosen the
screw cap on the compressor and bleed
some of the air out.

17. When the tire has been inflated to the

proper inflation pressure, turn the
compressor switch off and remove the
compressor hose from the tire valve.

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18. Install the tire valve cap.

19. Put the emergency flat tire repair kit

in the trunk and continue driving.

CAUTION

Ø Drive carefully to an Authorized

Mazda Dealer and keep the
vehicle speed below 80 km/h (50
mph).

Ø If the vehicle is driven 80 km/h (50

mph) or higher, the vehicle might
begin to vibrate.

NOTE

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
If the tire is not properly inflated, the tire
pressure monitoring system warning light will
illuminate (page 5-32).

20. After driving the vehicle for 10

minutes or 5 km (3 miles), check the
tire pressure with the tire pressure
gauge equipped with the compressor.
If the tire pressure has fallen below
the correct tire pressure, inflate the
tire to the correct pressure again
following the steps from number 15.

CAUTION

Ø If the tire inflation pressure falls

below 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm

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
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Ø If the tire inflation pressure

continues to remain low after
repeating steps 14 to 21, park the
vehicle on a level surface off the
right-of-way and contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

When checking the tire inflation pressure with
the tire pressure gauge on the compressor unit,
make sure the compressor switch is turned off.

21. The emergency flat tire repair is

completed if the tire air pressure does
not decrease. Drive the vehicle
carefully to the nearest Authorized
Mazda Dealer promptly and have the
tire replaced. Mazda recommends that
the tire be replaced with a new one. If
the tire is to be repaired and reused,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

CAUTION

Ø For a tire which has undergone an

emergency flat tire repair using
the emergency flat tire repair kit,
Mazda recommends that the tire
be replaced with a new one as
soon as possible. If the tire is to be
repaired and reused, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Ø The wheel can be reused after any

sealant adhering to it is wiped off
and carefully inspected. However,
replace the tire valve with a new
one.

qInspecting the IMS Emergency

Flat Tire Repair Kit

Inspect the emergency tire repair kit at
regular intervals.

Check the tire sealant period of
effective use.

Check the operation of the tire
compressor.

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NOTE

The tire 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 tire sealant replaced at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer before the period of
effective use has expired.

Changing a Tire

WARNING

Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire:

Changing a tire 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.

CAUTION

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
The wheels equipped on your Mazda
are specially designed for installation
of the tire pressure sensors. Do not
use non-genuine wheels, otherwise it
may not be possible to install the tire
pressure sensors.

NOTE

Make sure the jack is well lubricated before
using it.

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

Be sure to register the tire pressure sensor
ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are
changed (page 5-34).

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1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-

way and firmly set the parking brake.

2. Put a vehicle with an automatic

transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Reverse (R) or 1, and
turn off the engine.

3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.

4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle

and away from the vehicle and traffic.

5. Remove the jack, and tool (page 7-3).

6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite

the tire to be changed. When blocking
a wheel, place a tire block both in front
and behind the tire.

NOTE

When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks
of sufficient size if possible to hold the tire in
place.

qRemoving a Tire

1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise one turn each, but do
not remove any until the tire has been
raised off the ground.

2. Place the jack on the ground.

3. Turn the jack screw in the direction

shown in the figure and adjust the jack
head so that it is close to the jack-up
position.

Jack head

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4. Place the jack under the jack-up

position closest to the tire being
changed with the jack head squarely
under the jack-up point.

Jacking position

5. Continue raising the jack head

gradually by rotating the screw with
your hand until the jack head is
inserted into the jack-up position.

Jacking position

Tire blocks

WARNING

Use only the front and rear jacking
positions recommended in this manual:

Attempting to jack the vehicle in
positions other than those
recommended in this manual is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off
the jack and seriously injure or even
kill someone. Use only the front and
rear jacking positions recommended
in this manual.

Do not jack up the vehicle in a position
other than the designated jack-up
position or place any objects on or
under the jack:

Jacking up the vehicle in a position
other than the designated jack-up
position or placing objects on or
under the jack is dangerous as it
could deform the vehicle body or the
vehicle could fall off the jack
resulting in an accident.

Use only the jack provided with your
Mazda:

Using a jack that is not designed for
your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle
could slip off the jack and seriously
injure someone.

Never place objects under the jack:

Jacking the vehicle with an object
under the jack is dangerous. The jack
could slip and someone could be
seriously injured by the jack or the
falling vehicle.

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