2010 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 354

RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page354 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (354,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance The Tire Pressure Monitoring System í does not alleviate the need to check the tire condition every day, including whether the tires all look inflated properly. Inspect all tire pressure monthly when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, handling, and minimum tire wear. When checking the tire pressures, use of a digital tire pressure gauge is recommended. qTire Rotation To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires if irregular wear develops. According to the scheduled maintenance charts.Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on page 8-3. During rotation, inspect them for correct balance. NOTE Because your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire, you cannot do a tire rotation safely with the jack that comes with your vehicle. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform tire rotation. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-6). NOTE l Forward Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY) spare tire in rotation. l l l Always check tire pressure when tires are cold. Warm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from warm tires to adjust the pressure. Underinflation can cause reduced fuel economy, uneven and accelerated tire wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead, which will deform the wheel and cause separation of tire from rim. Overinflation can produce a harsh ride, uneven and accelerated tire wear, and a greater possibility of damage from road hazards. Keep your tire pressure at the correct levels. If one frequently needs inflating, have it inspected. í Also, inspect them for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a combination of the following: l l l l Incorrect tire pressure Improper wheel alignment Out-of-balance wheel Severe braking After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 10-6) and inspect the lug nuts for tightness. 8-24 Some models. Form No.8AT5-EA-09E