3. Instant Mobility System; 4. Lock; 2. Jack- Page 13

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Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

Trunk

Driving Tips

3. Instant Mobility System

emergency flat tire 
repair kit (IMS)* 

Your Mazda MX-5 Miata is 
not equipped with a spare tire,
if tire repair is required, repair
tire with emergency flat tire 
repair kit, see Owner’s Manual
for instructions
If equipped with optional run-
flat tire, see Owner’s Manual

4. Lock

To lock/unlock: Insert key and
turn counterclockwise/clockwise

5. Remote trunk-lid release

lock-out,

see Locks

6. Trunk light

Tip: Trunk can be opened using
remote keyless entry system

7. Trunk release lever

Allows you to escape should 
you become locked in trunk
To open: Slide lever in 
direction of arrow, lever will
glow if it has been exposed 
to light

Trunk

1. Tool bag

Contains lug wrench, tow
hooks and jack handle

2. Jack

To remove: Turn knob counter-
clockwise, open cover, turn
wing bolt counterclockwise,
remove jack

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)*

ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing of the
brake pedal and hear a clicking noise;
this tells you the ABS is functioning
properly; increase pressure on pedal
for maximum braking

Tips: Maintain constant 
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes

ABS self test

A self-diagnostic test is performed
when vehicle starts to move; you
may feel some brake pedal 
pulsation and hear some noise,
this is normal

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Tire economy and tips

Check pressure at least monthly
when tires are cold 
Maintain correct 4-wheel alignment
and tire balance; rotate tires at
7,500-mile intervals; see Owner’s
Manual for rotation chart

Tire pressure

Decal on the edge of the 
driver’s door jamb provides tire 
pressure information

Tire chains*

†

Tire chains can damage 
aluminum wheels; use on 
steel wheels only

Tips: Use only genuine 
Mazda tire chains; install only
on rear tires; install as tightly
as possible and retighten 
periodically
Never exceed 30 mph with 
tire chains

*Denotes optional equipment
† See Owner’s Manual

Gas cap

After filling vehicle with 
gasoline, fully reinstall gas 
cap by turning clockwise until 
a clicking sound is heard, if gas
cap is not fully installed, Check
Engine light may come on
For more information on Check
Engine light, see Owner’s Manual