If Trouble Arises; Flat Tire; Repair Kit- Page 414

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

WARNING

Do not allow children to touch the tire 

sealant:



  Ingestion of tire sealant is 

dangerous. In the event tire 

sealant is accidentally swallowed, 

drink large amounts of water 

immediately and seek medical 

assistance.



  Tire sealant that comes into contact 

with the eyes and skin is dangerous. 

If tire sealant enters the eyes or 

contacts the skin, flush immediately 

with large amounts of water and 

seek medical assistance.

NOTE



  The tire sealant cannot be reused. 

Purchase new tire sealant at an 

Authorized Mazda Dealer.



  The emergency flat tire repair kit cannot 

be used in the following cases.

  Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.



  The period of effective use for the 

tire sealant has expired. (The period 

of effectiveness is indicated on the 

bottle label.)



  The tear or puncture exceeds about 4 

mm (0.16 in).



  The damage has occurred to an area 

of the tire other than the tread.



  The vehicle has been driven with 

nearly no air remaining in the tire.



  The tire has come off the wheel rim.



  Damage to the wheel rim has 

occurred.



  The tire has two or more punctures.

 Using the Emergency Flat Tire 

Repair Kit

U.S.A. and Canada

1.  Move the vehicle off the right-of-way 

to a safe place on a level and hard 

surface where the vehicle does not 

obstruct traffic.

2.  Shift the shift lever to the 1 or Reverse 

(R) position for a manual transmission, 

and shift the selector lever to the P 

position for an automatic transmission.

3.  Apply the parking brake with the brake 

pedal depressed and turn off the engine.

4.  If necessary, flash the hazard warning 

lights and set up the roadside 

emergency triangle.

5.  Unload passengers and cargo and 

remove the emergency flat tire repair 

kit.

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