2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 250

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 25 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M Temporary Spare Tire Your Mazda is not equipped with a spare tire. If you require a spare tire, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it's properly inflated and stored. The temporary spare tire is easier to handle because of its construction. It is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire and should be used only for an emergency and only for a short distance. Use the temporary only until the conventional tire is repaired, which should be as soon as possible. Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 60 psi). CAUTION (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. NOTE (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) • When tires with steel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls are used, the system may not function correctly even with a genuine wheel.(page 5-26) • Be sure to install the tire pressure sensors whenever tires or wheels are replaced.(page 5-27) If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread. Replace the tire when this happens. Tread wear indicator CAUTION • Don't use your temporary spare tire rim with a snow tire or a conventional tire. Neither will properly fit and could damage both tire and rim. • The temporary spare tire has a tread life of up to 5,000 km (3,000 miles), depending on road conditions and driving habits. • The temporary spare tire is for limited use, however, if the tread wear solid-band indicator appears, replace the tire with the same type of temporary spare (page 8-24). New tread Worn tread You should replace it before the band is across the entire tread. 8-25 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C