2005 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 217
2005 Mazda RX-8 Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page217 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (217,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire NOTE l NOTE Check the tire inflation pressure label (driver's door) for the correct tire inflation pressure. Do not use the compressor for longer than 10 minutes because using the compressor for long periods could damage it. If the tire does not inflate, repair of the tire may not be possible. If the tire does not reach the correct inflation pressure within a 10-minute period, it probably has received more extensive damage. When this happens, the emergency flat tire repair kit cannot be used to repair the tire. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the tire has been over-inflated, loosen the screw cap on the compressor and bleed some of the air out. l (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) If the tire is not properly inflated, the tire pressure monitoring system warning light will illuminate (page 5-26). 20. After driving the vehicle for 10 minutes or 5 km (3 miles), check the tire pressure with the tire pressure gauge equipped with the compressor. If the tire pressure has fallen below the correct tire pressure, inflate the tire to the correct pressure again following the steps from number 15. l CAUTION l l If the tire inflation pressure falls below 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 18.9 psi), repair cannot be done with the repair kit. Park the vehicle on a level surface off the right-of-way and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the tire inflation pressure continues to remain low after repeating steps 14 to 21, park the vehicle on a level surface off the right-of-way and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 17. When the tire has been inflated to the proper inflation pressure, turn the compressor switch off and remove the compressor hose from the tire valve. 18. Install the tire valve cap. 19. Put the emergency flat tire repair kit in the trunk and continue driving. l NOTE CAUTION l Drive carefully to an Authorized Mazda Dealer and keep the vehicle speed below 80 km/h (50 mph). If the vehicle is driven 80 km/h (50 mph) or higher, the vehicle might begin to vibrate. When checking the tire inflation pressure with the tire pressure gauge on the compressor unit, make sure the compressor switch is turned off. l 7-11 Form No.8T69-EA-04G