2005 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 262

RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page262 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (262,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance l Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately with a solution of water and baking soda. If the vehicle will not be used for an extended time, disconnect the battery cables. Tires For reasons of proper performance, safety, and better fuel economy, always maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution. l WARNING Using Different Tire Types: Driving your vehicle with different types of tires is dangerous. It could cause poor handling and poor braking; leading to loss of control. Use all radial, all bias-belted, or all bias-type tires. Using Wrong-Sized Tires: Using any other tire size than what is specified for your Mazda (page 10-6) is dangerous. It could seriously affect ride, handling, ground clearance, tire clearance, and speedometer calibration. This could cause you to have an accident. Use only tires that are the correct size specified for your Mazda. qTire Inflation Pressure WARNING Incorrect Tire Inflation: Overinflation or underinflation of tires is dangerous. Adverse handling or unexpected tire failure could result in a serious accident. Always inflate the tires to the correct pressure (page 10-6). 8-28 Form No.8T69-EA-04G