Driving In Flooded Area; Tire Chains - Mazda 2004 RX-8 Owner's Manual

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Before Driving Your Mazda
Driving Tips
M Tire Chains
Check local regulations before using tire
chains.
CAUTION
• Chains may scratch or chip
aluminum wheels. Install tire chains
on steel wheels only.
• Chains may affect handling.
• Don't go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph)
or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is lower.
• Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, and sharp turns.
• Avoid locked-wheel braking.
• Don't use chains on a temporary
spare tire; it may result in damage to
the vehicle and to the tire. Your
vehicle is not equipped with a factory
installed temporary spare tire.
• Don't use chains on roads that are
free of snow or ice. The tires and
chains could be damaged.
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the tire
pressure monitoring system, the
system may not function correctly
when using tire chains.
Install the chains on the rear tires.
Don't use chains on the front tires.
Use only SAE Class "S" chains, and make
sure they fit.
Installing the chains
1. Secure the chains on the rear tires as
tightly as possible. Always follow the
chain manufacturer's instructions.
2. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2—
1 km (1/4—1/2 mile).
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Form No. 8R65-EA-03C

Driving In Flooded Area

WARNING
Driving with Wet Brakes:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
affected. Dry the brakes by driving
very slowly and applying the brakes
lightly until brake performance
returns to normal.
CAUTION
Make sure water does not enter the
vehicle interior or the engine area. The
vehicle interior could become wet or
the engine could be damaged.