MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2004 Owners Manual

MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2004 Owners Manual MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2004 MAZDA MAZDA https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/28/41043/w960_41043-0.png MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2004 Owners Manual
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MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2004  Owners Manual 7-7
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
3. Insert the jack handle into the jack.4. Turn the jack handle clockwise and 
raise the vehicle high enough so that 
the spare tire can be i

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MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2004  Owners Manual 7-8
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
Locking Lug Nuts*
If your vehicle has optional antitheft 
wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will 
lock the tires and you must use a special

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MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2004  Owners Manual 7-9
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand.  4. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise 
and lower the vehicle.

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MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2004  Owners Manual 7-10
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
5. Store the damaged tire in the trunk.Have the damaged tire repaired as soon 
as possible.
Loose Lug Nuts:
Improperly or loosely tightened

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MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2004  Owners Manual 7-11
In Case of an Emergency
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
Overheating
If the temperature gauge indicates 
overheating, the vehicle loses power, or 
you hear a loud knocking or pinging 
noise, the engine is pr

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MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2004  Owners Manual 7-12
In Case of an Emergency
Overheating
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
6. When cool, check the coolant level.If it ’s low, look for coolant leaks from 
the radiator and hoses.
If you find a leak or other dam

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MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2004  Owners Manual 7-13
In Case of an Emergency
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
Emergency Starting
If the engine fails to start, it may be 
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. Depress the accelerator

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MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2004  Owners Manual 7-14
In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Starting
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is 
grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another  vehi

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MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2004  Owners Manual 7-15
In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Starting
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
You can’t start a vehicle with an automatic 
transmission by pushing it.
Push-Starting
Towing a Vehicle to Start It:
Towing a veh

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MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2004  Owners Manual 7-16
In Case of an Emergency
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
Emergency Towing
We recommend that towing be done only 
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a 
commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing ar
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