2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 216

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 17 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 4. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise and lower the vehicle. Use the lug wrench to tighten the nuts in the order shown. WARNING Loose Lug Nuts: Improperly or loosely tightened lug nuts are dangerous. The wheel could wobble or come off. This could result in loss of vehicle control and cause a serious accident. Always securely and correctly tighten the lug nuts. Metric Studs and Lug Nuts: Because the wheel studs and lug nuts on your Mazda have metric threads, using a non-metric nut is dangerous. On a metric stud, it would not secure the wheel and would damage the stud, which could cause the wheel to slip off and cause an accident. Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you removed or replace them with metric nuts of the same configuration. Incorrect Tire Air Pressure: Driving on tires with incorrect air pressure is dangerous. Tires with incorrect pressure could affect handling and result in an accident. Don't drive with any tires that have incorrect air pressure. NOTE If you're unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Nut tightening torque: N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 88-118 (9-12, 65-87) To prevent the jack and tool from rattling, store them properly. 7-17 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C