2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 204

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 5 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit included with your Mazda is for a temporary repair of a slightly damaged flat tire resulting from running over nails or similar sharp objects on the road surface. NOTE CAUTION To avoid damage to the temporary spare or to the vehicle, observe the following precautions: • Don't exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). • Avoid driving over obstacles. Also, don't drive through an automatic car wash. This tire's diameter is smaller than a conventional tire's, so the ground clearance is reduced about 25 mm (1 in). • Don't use a tire chain on this tire because it won't fit properly. • Don't use your temporary spare on any other vehicle; it has been designed only for your Mazda. • Use only one temporary spare tire on your vehicle at the same time. (With limited slip differential) When using the temporary spare tire on the rear axle, replace it with a standard tire as soon as possible. The size difference between the spare and the standard tire will cause the limited slip differential to malfunction. NOTE Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire. In the event of a flat tire, use the emergency flat tire repair kit to repair the tire temporarily. When doing the repair, refer to the instructions included in the emergency flat tire repair kit. After temporarily repairing a tire with the emergency flat tire repair kit, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the tire replaced. (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used (page 5-25). 7-5 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C