2004 Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual - MyMazda

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 12 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PMIn Case of an EmergencyFlat Tire• If the tire inflation pressure fallsbelow 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm 2 or bar,18.9 psi), repair cannot be donewith the repair kit. Park the vehicleon a level surface off the right-ofwayand contact an AuthorizedMazda Dealer.• If the tire inflation pressurecontinues to remain low afterrepeating steps 14 to 21, park thevehicle on a level surface off theright-of-way and contact anAuthorized Mazda Dealer.NOTECAUTIONWhen checking the tire inflationpressure with the tire pressure gaugeon the compressor unit, make sure thecompressor switch is turned off.▼ Inspecting the IMS EmergencyFlat Tire Repair KitInspect the emergency tire repair kit atregular intervals.• Check the tire sealant period ofeffective use.• Check the operation of the tirecompressor.NOTEThe tire sealant has a period ofeffective use. Check the period ofeffective use indicated on the bottlelabel and do not use it if it has expired.Have the tire sealant replaced at anAuthorized Mazda Dealer before theperiod of effective use has expired.21. If the tire inflation pressure remainsstable, the tire repair is complete.Drive the vehicle with care to anAuthorized Mazda Dealer to have thetire replaced.CAUTION• A tire that has been temporarilyrepaired with the tire sealant cannotbe reused. Mazda recommendsreplacing the tire with a new one.• The wheel can be reused after anysealant adhering to it is wiped offand carefully inspected. However,replace the tire valve with a newone.7-12Form No. 8R65-EA-03C