flat tire MAZDA MX5 MIATA 2023 Workshop Manual

(With limited-slip differential)
Don't use the following:
Tires not of the designated size
 Tires of different sizes or types at the same time
 Tires not sufficiently inflated
If these instructions aren't followed, the rotation of the left and right wheels will be different
and will thus apply a constant load on the limited-slip differential.
This will cause a malfunction.
▼ Replacing a Tire
WA R N I N G
Always use tires that are in good condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduce
d braking, steering, and traction could result in
an accident.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
New tread Tread wear indicator
Worn tread
You should replace the tire before the band crosses the entire tread.
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 8-25.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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▼Safety Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivate
good driving habits for your own benefit.
Observe posted speed limits and drive at speeds that are safe for the existing weather
conditions
Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
Avoid potholes and objects on the road
Do not run over curbs or hit the t
ire 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 yo ur 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 ne arest vehicle or tire dealer to have the vehicle
inspected.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Ve h i c l e L o a d i n g
WA R N I N G
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a
trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage.
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design rating capabilit y. Properly loading your vehicle will provide
maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize
yourself with the following terms for determin ing your vehicle's weight ratings, from the
vehicle's Safety Certification Label and Tire and Load Information Label:
WA R N I N G
Overloaded Vehicle:
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious consequences
in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's suspension system can cause
spring or shock absorber failure, brake failu re, handling or steering problems, irregular tire
wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive an d control. It also increases the distance
required for stopping. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can fail completely, particularly
on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a combination of the size of the tire, its load
range, and corresponding inflation pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe th e vehicle's weight ratings from the vehicle's
Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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▼Tires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally
fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 6-34.
Standard tire
Tire size Inflation pressure
Front Rear
195/50R16 84V 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)
205/45R17 84W 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)
Lug nut tightening torque
When installing a tire, tighten the lug nut to the following torque.
108 ―147 N ꞏm (12 ―14 kgf ꞏm, 80 ―108 ft ꞏlbf)
▼ Fuses
Refer to Fuses on page 6-47.
Specifications
Specifications
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Index
Cup Holder........................................ 5-38
Customer Assistance........................... 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination............ .........4-16
Daytime Running Lights................... 4-50
Defogger Mirror...........................................4-57
Rear window........... .................... 4-56
Dimensions.......................................... 9-6
Door Locks........................................3-12
Drive Selection..................................4-70
Driving In Flooded Ar ea...................3-52
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-54
Driving Tips Automatic transmission............... 4-44
Break-in period............................ 3-48
Driving in flooded area............... 3-52
Driving on uneven road...............3-54
Floor mat..................................... 3-49
Hazardous driving.. ..................... 3-49
Overloading............. .................... 3-53
Rocking the vehicle. .................... 3-50
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................. 3-48
Winter driving............................. 3-50
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)..... 4-68 DSC OFF indicator light............. 4-69
DSC OFF switch......................... 4-69
TCS/DSC indicator light............. 4-68
E
Emergency StartingPush-starting................................ 7-26
Starting a flooded engine............ 7-26
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks........ .................... 7-31
Towing description...................... 7-30
Emission Control System..................3-23
Engine
Coolant.........................................6-22
Engine compartment overview.... 6-19
Exhaust gas..................................3-24
Hood release................................ 6-17
Oil................................................ 6-20
Starting...........................................4-5
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge................................................ 4-15
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-21
Excessive Speed Warning................. 7-51
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-24
Exterior Care..................................... 6-53
Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-58
Bright-metal maintenance........... 6-57
Convertible Top (Retractable
Hardtop) Maintenance................. 6-60
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Maintenance.................................6-58
Maintaining the fini sh................. 6-54
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-63
F
Flasher Hazard warning........................... 4-58
Headlights.................................... 4-45
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3 Mounting the tire......................... 7-21
Removing a tire........................... 7-17
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-49
Fluid Brake/Clutch................................ 6-23
Washer......................................... 6-24
Fluids Classification................................. 9-5
Foot Brake.........................................4-62
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-103
Fuel Filler lid and cap......................... 3-25
Gauge........................................... 4-15
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Index
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red).................4-101
Stopping the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) System
Operation................................... 4-102
Specifications...................................... 9-4
Speedometer...................................... 4-13
SRS Air Bags How the SRS air bags work........ 2-43
Limitations to SRS air bag.......... 2-47
Monitoring................................... 2-55
Passenger occupant classification
system.......................................... 2-49
SRS air bag deployment
criteria.......................................... 2-46
Supplemental restraint system
components.................................. 2-42
Starting the Engine..............................4-5
Steering Wheel
Horn............................................. 4-57
Storage Compartments ...................... 5-42
Back trim storage box................. 5-43
Console box................................. 5-42
Seat side box............................... 5-42
Sunvisors........................................... 5-35
T
Tachometer........................................ 4-14
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-46
Tiedown Hook............................................ 7-31
Tires................................................... 6-34 Flat tire.......................................... 7-3
Replacing a tire........................... 6-36
Replacing a wheel....................... 6-37
Snow tires.................................... 3-51
Specifications.................................9-9
Tire chains................................... 3-51
Tire inflation pressure................. 6-34
Tire rotation................................. 6-35
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS)..................................... 8-23
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep...................................................7-50
Tire Information................................ 8-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 4-114
To w i n g
Recreational towing.....................3-55
Trailer towing.............................. 3-55
Towing Description........................... 7-30
Traction Control System (TCS)........ 4-67
TCS/DSC indicator light............. 4-67
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)................................................. 4-90
Transmitter.......................................... 3-5
Trip Computer................................... 4-17
Trip Meter......................................... 4-13
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 the roof cannot be
closed........................................... 7-57
When trunk lid cannot be
opened..........................................7-52
Trunk Lid............ .............................. 3-19
Inside trunk release lever............ 3-21
When trunk lid cannot be
opened..........................................7-52
Turn Signals...................................... 4-51
V
Vanity Mirrors................................... 5-35
Vehicle Information Labels................. 9-2
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Index
W
Warning Lights.................................. 4-27
Warning Sound is Activated............. 7-48Air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep............................... 7-48
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System warning beep.................. 7-50
Collision warning...... .................. 7-51
Excessive speed warning.............7-51
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep............................... 7-49
Key left-in-trunk compartment
warning beep............................... 7-50
Key left-in-vehicle warning
beep..............................................7-50
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep..............................................7-49
Lane Departure Warning sound... 7-51
Lights-on reminder...................... 7-48
Power steering warning buzzer....7-50
Request switch inoperable warning
beep..............................................7-50
Retractable hardtop warning
beep..............................................7-49
Seat belt warning beep................ 7-48
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep..............................................7-50
Warranty............................................ 8-16
Weights................................................ 9-7
Windblocker...................................... 5-44
Windows Power windows........................... 3-30
Windshield Washer........................... 4-55
Windshield Wipers............................ 4-53
Winter Driving.................................. 3-50
Wiper Replacing windshield wiper
blades........................................... 6-26
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