Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual page 310

RX-8_8BQ7-EA-10H_Edition1 Page310
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
qAbout the IMS Emergency Flat
Tire Repair Kit
The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit
includes the following items.
Tire sealant
Injection hose
Spare valve
Valve core
core
tool
Instructions
Case
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.
Do not allow children to touch the tire
sealant:
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.
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Form No.8BQ7-EA-10H
NOTE
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Compressor
Repaired tire
sticker
qUsing the IMS Emergency Flat
Speed restriction
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-
sticker
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
Black plate (310,1)
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
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sealant has expired. (The period of
effectiveness is indicated on the bottle
label.)
The tear or puncture exceeds about
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4 mm (0.16 in).
The damage has occurred to an area of
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the tire other than the tread.
The vehicle has been driven with nearly
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no air remaining in the tire.
The tire has come off the wheel rim.
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Damage to the wheel rim has occurred.
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The tire has two or more punctures.
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Tire Repair Kit
way and set the parking brake.
transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Reverse (R) or 1, and
turn off the engine.