2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 213

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 14 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire NOTE WARNING Incorrect Jacking Position: Attempting to jack the vehicle in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this manual. Improper Jack: Using a jack that isn't designed for your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure someone. Use only the jack provided with your Mazda. Placing Objects Under the Jack: Jacking the vehicle with an object under the jack is dangerous. The jack could slip and someone could be seriously injured by the jack or the falling vehicle. Never place objects under the jack. 3. Insert the jack handle into the jack. When blocking a tire, use a rock or wood block of sufficient size to hold the tire in place. M Removing the Tire 1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but don't remove any until the tire has been raised off the ground. 2. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tire being changed. Jacking position 7-14 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C