Flat Tire; Flat Tire Í - Mazda 2008 MX-5 Miata Owner's Manual

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Flat Tire

Either run-flat tires or conventional tires
are equipped on your Mazda depending
on the specification, therefore the
procedure for repairing a flat tire differs
depending on the type of tire. Before
driving, make sure which type of tire is
equipped on your Mazda. If you cannot
identify your tire type, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qHow to identify your tire type
Run-flat tire
A run-flat tire has a RFT mark on the
side wall.
Conventional tire
A conventional tire does not have a
RFT mark on the side wall.
Form No.8X49-EA-07F
qVehicle with run-flat tires
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Have the tires checked or perform the
appropriate repair as soon as possible
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer:
If a run-flat tire is punctured, the FLAT
TIRE warning light illuminates in the
instrument cluster, and a beep sound is
heard for about 30 seconds.
NOTE
Until the flat tire is changed, the beep sound is
heard for about 30 seconds every time the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Vehicles with run-flat tires can be driven
even with a punctured tire under the
following conditions.
Black plate (257,1)
In Case of an Emergency
WARNING
When the flat tire warning light
illuminates or the tire pressure
warning beep sound is heard, it is
dangerous to drive the vehicle at high
speeds, or perform sudden
maneuvering or braking. Vehicle
drivability could worsen and result in
an accident.
When the flat tire warning light
illuminates or the tire pressure
warning beep sound is heard,
decrease vehicle speed immediately
and avoid sudden maneuvering and
braking.
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Some models.
Flat Tire
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