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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

NOTE



  If an emergency flat tire repair has been 

performed using the emergency flat tire 

repair kit, Mazda recommends that the 

tire be replaced with a new one as soon 

as possible. If the tire is to be repaired 

or reused, consult an Authorized Mazda 

Dealer.



  The wheel can be reused if the sealant 

adhering to it is removed. However, 

replace the valve with a new one.

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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.

6.  Shake the tire sealant well.

CAUTION

If the bottle is shaken after the 

injection hose is screwed on, tire 

sealant could spray out from the 

injection hose. Tire sealant contacting 

clothing or other objects may be 

impossible to remove. Shake the bottle 

before screwing on the injection hose.

NOTE

The sealant hardens easily and injecting 

it will be difficult under cold weather 

conditions (0 °C (32 °F) or below). Warm 

the sealant inside the vehicle to facilitate 

injection.

7.  Remove the cap from the bottle. Screw 

on the injection hose with the bottle's 

inner cap left on to break the inner cap.

Cap

Injection hose

Tire sealant

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