Mazda 2005 RX-8 Owner's Manual page 219

RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page219
Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM
NOTE
Make sure the jack is well lubricated
l
before using it.
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
Be sure to register the tire pressure
l
sensor ID signal code whenever tires
or wheels are changed (page 5-28).
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-
way and firmly set the parking brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Reverse (R) or 1, and
turn off the engine.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
and away from the vehicle and traffic.
5. Remove the jack, and tool (page 7-3).
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
the tire to be changed. When blocking
a wheel, place a block both in front and
behind the tire.
Form No.8T69-EA-04G
Black plate (219,1)
In Case of an Emergency
NOTE
When blocking a tire, use rocks or
wood blocks of sufficient size to hold
the tire in place.
qRemoving the Tire
1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn each, but
don't remove any until the tire has been
raised off the ground.
2. Place the jack under the jacking
position closest to the tire being
changed.
Flat Tire
Jacking position
7-13