2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 211

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 12 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire M Inspecting the IMS Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit Inspect the emergency tire repair kit at regular intervals. • Check the tire sealant period of effective use. • Check the operation of the tire compressor. NOTE CAUTION • If the tire inflation pressure falls below 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm2or bar, 18.9 psi), repair cannot be done with the repair kit. Park the vehicle on a level surface off the right-ofway and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • If the tire inflation pressure continues to remain low after repeating steps 14 to 21, park the vehicle on a level surface off the right-of-way and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE The tire sealant has a period of effective use. Check the period of effective use indicated on the bottle label and do not use it if it has expired. Have the tire sealant replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer before the period of effective use has expired. When checking the tire inflation pressure with the tire pressure gauge on the compressor unit, make sure the compressor switch is turned off. 21. If the tire inflation pressure remains stable, the tire repair is complete. Drive the vehicle with care to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the tire replaced. CAUTION • A tire that has been temporarily repaired with the tire sealant cannot be reused. Mazda recommends replacing the tire with a new one. • The wheel can be reused after any sealant adhering to it is wiped off and carefully inspected. However, replace the tire valve with a new one. 7-12 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C