Mazda MX-5 Miata Owner's Manual page 310

MX-5_8CC1-EA-11F_Edition2 Page310
Monday, July 18 2011 10:9 AM
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Maximum vehicle speed with a
punctured run-flat tire: 80 km/h (49
mph)
Maximum driving distance with a
punctured run-flat tire: 80 km (49
miles)
CAUTION
The maximum driving distance may
be shorter depending on the driving
conditions.
If a run-flat tire is punctured, carefully
drive the vehicle to the nearest Mazda
Dealer and have the tire changed.
NOTE
A spare tire or Instant Mobility System
l
(IMS) emergency flat tire repair kit is not
equipped on vehicles with run-flat tires as
standard.
Replacing a punctured run-flat tire with a
l
new run-flat tire is recommended.
Do not use run-flat tires and conventional
l
tires on the same vehicle.
qVehicle with conventional tires
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a flat tire.
Steering becomes difficult.
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The vehicle begins to vibrate
l
excessively.
The vehicle pulls in one direction. If a
l
conventional tire is punctured, refer to
Tool Storage (page 7-5) and Instant
Mobility System (IMS) Emergency
Flat Tire Repair Kit (page 7-7).
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