2006 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 259

RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page259 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (259,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire NOTE l NOTE Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it. (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks of sufficient size to hold the tire in place. Be sure to register the tire pressure sensor ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are changed (page 5-30). qRemoving 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. 1. Park on a level surface off the right-ofway and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in Park (P), a manual transmission in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn off the engine. 3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher. 4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic. 5. Remove the jack, and tool (page 7-3). 6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the tire to be changed. When blocking a wheel, place a tire block both in front and behind the tire. 2. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tire being changed. Jacking position 7-13 Form No.8U58-EA-05J