Mazda 2 HYBRID Owner's Manual page 390

Air pressure gauge
Compressor switch
Note for checking the emergency
tire puncture repair kit
Check the sealant expiry date occasion-
ally.
The expiry date is shown on the bottle.
Do not use sealant whose expiry date
has already passed. Otherwise, repairs
conducted using the emergency tire
puncture repair kit may not be per-
formed properly.
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
The emergency tire puncture repair kit
is for filling the car tire with air.
The sealant has a limited life span.
The expiry date is marked on the bot-
tle. The sealant should be replaced
before the expiry date. Contact any
authorized Mazda retailer or Mazda
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer for replacement.
The sealant stored in the emergency
tire puncture repair kit can be used
only once to temporarily repair a sin-
gle tire. If the sealant has been used
and needs to be replaced, purchase a
new bottle at any authorized Mazda
retailer or Mazda authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer. The compres-
sor is reusable.
The sealant can be used when the
outside temperature is from -30°C (-
22°F) to 60°C (140°F).
The kit is exclusively designed for size
and type of tires originally installed on
your vehicle. Do not use it for tires that
a different size than the original ones,
or for any other purposes.
If the sealant gets on your clothes, it
may stain.
If the sealant adheres to a wheel or
the surface of the vehicle body, the
stain may not be removable if it is not
cleaned at once. Immediately wipe
away the sealant with a wet cloth.
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
During operation of the repair kit, a
loud operation noise is produced. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
Do not use to check or to adjust the
tire pressure.
WARNING
Caution while driving
Store the repair kit in the luggage
compartment.
Injuries may result in the event of
an accident or sudden braking.
The repair kit is exclusively only for
your vehicle.
Do not use repair kit on other vehi-
cles, which could lead to an acci-
dent causing death or serious
injury.
Do not use repair kit for tires that
are different size than the original
ones, or for any other purpose. If
the tires have not been completely
repaired, it could lead to an acci-
dent causing death or serious
injury.
Precautions for use of the seal-
ant
Ingesting the sealant is hazardous
to your health. If you ingest sealant,
consume as much water as possi-
ble, and then immediately consult a
doctor.
If sealant gets in eyes or adheres to
skin, immediately wash it off with
water. If discomfort persists, consult
a doctor.
Taking out the emergency
tire puncture repair kit
1
Open the deck board and floor
cover. (→P.295)
2
Take out the emergency tire
puncture repair kit. (→P.388)
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