run flat MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2016 (in English) User Guide

8–24
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Tire Labeling
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized informatio\
n 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 standard certification and in case of
a recall.
Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires
Please 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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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 Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safe\
ty. So cultivate good
driving habits for your own benefit.
 Observe posted speed limits and drive at speeds that are safe for the ex\
isting 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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10–3
Index
Coming Home Light System ..............4-38
Console Box ......................................5-137
Convertible Top (Soft Top) .................3-34
Cruise Control .....................................4-89
Cruise control switch.....................4-89
Cruise main indicator light (amber)/
cruise set indicator light (green) ....4-90
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display ................................................4-14
Cup Holder ........................................5-134
Customer Assistance .............................8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination ......................4-13
Daytime Running Lights .....................4-39
Defogger
Mirror ............................................4-45
Rear window .................................4-45
Dimensions ...........................................9-5
Door Locks ..........................................3-10
Drive Selection ....................................4-61
Driving In Flooded Area .....................3-47
Driving Tips
Automatic transmission .................4-33
Break-in period..............................3-43
Driving in flooded area..................3-47
Driving on uneven road .................3-48
Floor mat .......................................3-44
Hazardous driving .........................3-44
Overloading ...................................3-47
Rocking the vehicle .......................3-45
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment...................................3-43
Winter driving ...............................3-45
Driving on Uneven Road ....................3-48
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) .......4-57
DSC OFF indicator light ...............4-58
DSC OFF switch ...........................4-58
TCS/DSC indicator light ...............4-57
E
Emergency Starting
Push-starting ..................................7-26
Starting a flooded engine ...............7-26
Emergency Towing
Tiedown hooks ..............................7-31
Towing description ........................7-30
Emission Control System ....................3-23
Ending Screen Display ........................4-60
Engine
Coolant ..........................................6-29
Engine compartment overview .....6-26
Exhaust gas....................................3-24
Hood release ..................................6-24
Oil ..................................................6-27
Starting ............................................4-3
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...4-11
Essential Information ............................6-2
Event Data Recorder ...........................8-20
Exhaust Gas ........................................3-24
Exterior Care .......................................6-57
Aluminum wheel maintenance ......6-62
Bright-metal maintenance .............6-61
Convertible top maintenance.........6-62
Maintaining the finish ...................6-59
Plastic part maintenance ................6-64
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .............................4-46
Headlights .....................................4-35
Flat Tire .................................................7-3
Mounting the tire ...........................7-20
Removing a tire .............................7-16
Floor Mat ............................................3-44
Fluid
Brake/Clutch .................................6-31
Washer ...........................................6-31
Fluids
Classification ...................................9-4
Foot Brake ...........................................4-51
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Index
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 trunk lid cannot be opened ...7-49
Trunk Lid ............................................3-18
Inside trunk release lever ..............3-20
When trunk lid cannot be opened ...7-49
Turn Signals ........................................4-40
V
Vanity Mirrors ...................................5-131
Vehicle Information Labels ...................9-2
W
Warning Lights ....................................4-16
Warning Sound is Activated ................7-45
Air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep .................................7-45
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
warning beep .................................7-48
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep .................................7-46
Key left-in-trunk warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function) .....7-47
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function) .....7-47
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep ...............................................7-46
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) warning sound ................7-47
Lights-on reminder ........................7-45
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function) ........................................7-47
Seat belt warning beep ..................7-46
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ...............................................7-47
Warranty ..............................................8-15
Weights..................................................9-6
Windblocker ......................................5-138
Windows
Power windows .............................3-31
Windshield Washer .............................4-44
Windshield Wipers ..............................4-42
Winter Driving ....................................3-45
Wiper
Replacing windshield wiper
blades.............................................6-33
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