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2009 Mazda MX- 5 Miata Owners Manual

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NOTE

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

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When tires with steel wire reinforcement in
the sidewalls are used, the system may not
function correctly even with a genuine
wheel.
Refer to System Error Activation on page
5-32.

l

Be sure to install the tire pressure sensors
whenever tires or wheels are replaced.
Refer to Tires and Wheels on page 5-33.

If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator
will appear as a solid band across the
tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.

New tread

Tread wear indicator

Worn tread

You should replace it before the band is
across the entire tread.

NOTE

Tires degrade over time, even when they are
not being used on the road. It is recommended
that tires generally be replaced when they are
6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates
or frequent high loading conditions can
accelerate the aging process. Regarding the
manufacturing week and year is indicated with
4 digit.
Refer to The tire labeling on page 9-23.

q

Replacing a Wheel

WARNING

Always use wheels of the correct size
on your vehicle:

Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be affected, leading to loss of
control and an accident.

CAUTION

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A wrong-sized wheel may
adversely affect:

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Tire fit

Ø

Wheel and bearing life

Ø

Ground clearance

Ø

Snow-chain clearance

Ø

Speedometer calibration

Ø

Headlight aim

Ø

Bumper height

Ø

Tire Pressure Monitoring
System

Ø

Limited-Slip Differential System

Ø

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)

Ø

When replacing/repairing the
tires or wheels or both, have the
work done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer, or the tire
pressure sensors may be
damaged.

Ø

The wheels equipped on your
Mazda are specially designed
for installation of the tire
pressure sensors. Do not use
non-genuine wheels, otherwise
it may not be possible to install
the tire pressure sensors.

NOTE

Be sure to install the tire pressure sensors
whenever tires or wheels are replaced. Refer to
Tires and Wheels on page 5-33.

8-32

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page360
Thursday, October 23 2008 1:54 PM

Form No.8Z78-EA-08K

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  • 32. l Be sure to install the tire pressure sensors whenever tires or wheels are replaced.
  • 33. If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread.
  • 23. q Replacing a Wheel WARNING Always use wheels of the correct size on your vehicle: Using a wrong-sized wheel is dangerous.
  • 33. 8-32 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page360 Thursday, October 23 2008 1:54 PM Form No.

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