Mazda MX-5 Miata 2004 Owner's Manual page 189

In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
M Jack
To remove the jack
Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise.
Wing bolt
To secure the jack
Perform the removal procedure in reverse.
M Spare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spares should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
WARNING
Driving with a Temporary Spare Tire
on Ice or Snow:
Driving with a spare tire on the rear
(driving) wheels on ice or snow is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle
and have an accident. Put the spare
tire on the front axle and move a
regular tire to the rear.
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To avoid damage to the temporary
spare or to the vehicle, observe the
following precautions:
• Don't exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
• Avoid driving over obstacles.
Jack
• Don't use a tire chain on this tire
• Don't use your temporary spare on
• Use only one temporary spare tire
(With limited slip differential)
When using the temporary spare tire
on the rear axle, replace it with a
standard tire as soon as possible. The
size difference between the spare and
the standard tire will cause the limited
slip differential to malfunction.
CAUTION
Also, don't drive through an
automatic car wash. This tire's
diameter is smaller than a
conventional tire's, so the ground
clearance is reduced about 25 mm
(1 in).
because it won't fit properly.
any other vehicle; it has been
designed only for your Mazda.
on your vehicle at the same time.