Mazda MX-5 2021 Manual page 369

If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
CAUTION
The remaining sealant in the hose may
spray out when the hose is removed.
Remove the hose carefully because you
may not be able to remove the sealant
contacting clothing or other objects.
17. Install the tire valve cap.
18. Put the emergency flat tire repair kit
into the trunk.
19. Start driving immediately to spread the
sealant in the tire.
CAUTION
Carefully drive the vehicle at a speed of
80 km/h (50 mph) or less. If the vehicle
is driven at a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph)
or more, the vehicle may vibrate.
NOTE
If the tire is not properly inflated, the
tire pressure monitoring system
warning light will illuminate (page
4-27).
20. After driving the vehicle for about 10
minutes or 5 km (3 miles), connect the
air compressor to the tire using Step 9
of the procedure, and check the tire
inflation pressure using the tire
pressure gauge on the air compressor.
If the tire inflation pressure is lower
than the specified tire inflation
pressure, turn the air compressor on
and wait until it reaches the specified
tire inflation pressure.
7-10
WARNING
If the tire inflation pressure has
decreased below 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm
or bar, 18.9 psi), stop driving and
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer:
The repair using the emergency flat tire
repair kit was not successful.
If you see a decrease in the tire inflation
pressure, even if Steps 9 to 20 of the
procedure are performed repeatedly,
stop driving:
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Before checking the tire inflation
pressure using the tire pressure gauge,
turn the air compressor switch off.
21. The emergency flat tire repair is
completed successfully if the tire
inflation pressure does not decrease.
Carefully drive the vehicle to the
nearest Authorized Mazda Dealer
immediately and have the flat tire
replaced. Replacement with a new tire
is recommended. If the tire is to be
repaired or reused, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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