In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

NOTE

lThe tire sealant cannot be reused. Purchase new tire sealant at an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

lThe emergency flat tire repair kit cannot be used in the following cases.

Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

lThe period of effective use for the tire sealant has expired. (The period of

effectiveness is indicated on the bottle label.)

lThe tear or puncture exceeds about 4 mm (0.16 in).

lThe damage has occurred to an area of the tire other than the tread.

lThe vehicle has been driven with nearly

no air remaining in the tire.

lThe tire has come off the wheel rim.

lDamage to the wheel rim has occurred.

lThe 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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Mazda Not a Manual manual QUsing the IMS Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit