2007 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 268

RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page267 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (267,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 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. 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. Jacking position NOTE When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks of sufficient size to hold the tire in place. 7-13 Form No.8V89-EA-06F