2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 206

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 7 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 4. Unload passengers and luggage, and remove the emergency flat tire repair kit. NOTE • 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 sealant has expired. (The period of effectiveness is indicated on the bottle label.) • The tear or puncture exceeds about 4 mm (0.16 in). • The damage has occurred to an area of the tire other than the tread. • The vehicle has been driven with nearly no air remaining in the tire. • The tire has come off the wheel rim. • Damage to the wheel rim has occurred. • The tire has two or more punctures. 5. Shake the tire sealant well. M Using the IMS Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit 1. Park on a level surface off the right-ofway and 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. CAUTION If the bottle is shaken after the injection hose is screwed on, tire sealant could spray out from the injection hose. Tire sealant contacting clothing or other objects may be impossible to remove. Shake the bottle before screwing on the injection hose. 7-7 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C