2006 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 250

RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page250 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:58 PM Black plate (250,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire qJack To remove the jack 1. Open the tool box. The temporary spare tire is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire, and is designed only for emergency use and should be used only for VERY short periods. Temporary spares should NEVER be used for long drives or extended periods. WARNING Driving with a Temporary Spare Tire on Ice or Snow: Driving with a spare tire on the rear (driving) wheels on ice or snow is dangerous. Handling will be affected. You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Put the spare tire on the front axle and move a regular tire to the rear. 2. Turn the jack screw counterclockwise. CAUTION l When using the temporary spare tire, driving stability may decrease compared to when using only the conventional tire. Drive carefully. To secure the jack Perform the removal procedure in reverse. qSpare Tire A temporary spare tire is not equipped with your Mazda. If an emergency tire repair is needed, repair the flat tire with the emergency flat tire repair kit (page 7-5). If you require a temporary spare tire, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. When installing a temporary spare tire, follow the manufacturer's instructions for the temporary spare tire. 7-4 Form No.8U58-EA-05J