2007 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 309
2007 Mazda RX-8 Manual
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page308 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (308,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE CAUTION Limited-Slip Differential system; don't use the following: l l (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l Tires not of the designated size Tires of different sizes or types at the same time Tires not sufficiently inflated l If these instructions aren't followed, the rotation of the left and right wheels will be different and will thus apply a constant load on the limited-slip differential. This will cause a malfunction. When tires with steel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls are used, the system may not function correctly even with a genuine wheel. Refer to System Error Activation on page 5-30. Be sure to install the tire pressure sensors whenever tires or wheels are replaced. Refer to Tires and Wheels on page 5-30. l qReplacing a Tire WARNING Always use tires that are in good condition: Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could result in an accident. If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread. Replace the tire when this happens. Tread wear indicator CAUTION (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. New tread Worn tread You should replace it before the band is across the entire tread. 8-26 Form No.8V89-EA-06F