Changing The Tire - Mazda 2007 RX-8 Owner's Manual

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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
21. If the tire inflation pressure remains
stable, the tire repair is complete.
Drive the vehicle with care to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
tire replaced.
CAUTION
A tire that has been temporarily
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repaired with the tire sealant cannot
be reused. Mazda recommends
replacing the tire with a new one.
The wheel can be reused after any
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sealant adhering to it is wiped off
and carefully inspected. However,
replace the tire valve with a new one.
qInspecting the IMS Emergency
Flat Tire Repair Kit
Inspect the emergency tire repair kit at
regular intervals.
Check the tire sealant period of
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effective use.
Check the operation of the tire
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compressor.
NOTE
The tire sealant has a period of effective
use. Check the period of effective use
indicated on the bottle label and do not
use it if it has expired. Have the tire
sealant replaced at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer before the period of
effective use has expired.
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Form No.8V89-EA-06F
Black plate (266,1)

Changing the Tire

WARNING
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire, and never get under a
vehicle that is supported only by a
jack:
Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure someone.
Never allow anyone inside a vehicle
supported by a jack:
Allowing someone to remain in a
vehicle supported by a jack is
dangerous. The occupant could cause
the vehicle to fall resulting in serious
injury.
CAUTION
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
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
Make sure the jack is well lubricated
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before using it.
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
Be sure to register the tire pressure
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sensor ID signal code whenever tires
or wheels are changed (page 5-30).