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

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

18.Install the tire valve cap.

19.Put the emergency flat tire repair kit in the trunk and continue driving.

CAUTION

ØDrive carefully to an Authorized Mazda Dealer and keep the vehicle speed below 80 km/h (50 mph).

ØIf 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

ØIf the tire inflation pressure falls below 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm2 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.

ØIf 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

ØFor 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.

ØThe 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.

lCheck the tire sealant period of effective use.

lCheck the operation of the tire compressor.

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