2004 MAZDA MODEL RX 8 wheel

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Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
If the warning light illuminates again even
after the tire pressures are adjusted, there
may be a tire puncture.
Vehicles with Instant Mobility System
(IMS) emergency flat tire repair kit
If an emergency tire repair is needed,
repair the punctured tire with the
emergency flat tire repair kit (page 7-5).
Vehicles with optional temporary spare
tire
If you have bought the optional temporary
spare tire, replace the punctured tire with
the temporary spare tire . Refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning light flashes
When the warning light flashes, there may
be a system malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Security Indicator Light
This indicator light starts flashing every
2 seconds when the ignition switch is
turned from the ON to the ACC position
and the immobilizer system is armed.
The light stops flashing when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position with
the correct ignition key.
At this time, the immobilizer system is
disarmed and the light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then goes out.
If the engine doesn’t start with the correct
ignition key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the
system may have a malfunction. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Headlight High-Beam Indicator
Light
This light indicates one of two things:
•The high-beam headlights are on.
•The turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position. 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.
Do not use non-genuine tire sealant. It
may damage the tire pressure sensor.
NOTE
A tire pressure sensor is not installed
to the temporary spare tire. The
warning light will flash continuously
while the temporary spare tire is being
used.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
To sound the horn, press around the
mark of the steering wheel.
NOTE
This defroster is not designed for
melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the
defroster.
Horn
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C

Jack
To remove the jack
1. Open the tool box.
2. Turn the jack screw counterclockwise.
To secure the jack
Perform the removal procedure in reverse.

Spare Tire
A temporary spare tire is not equipped with
your Mazda. If an emergency tire repair is
needed, repair the flat tire with the
emergency flat tire repair kit (page 7-5). If
you require a temporary spare tire, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.When
installing a temporary spare tire, follow
the manufacturer’s instructions for the
temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spares should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
Jack screw
Driving with a Temporary Spare Tire
on Ice or Snow:
Driving with a spare tire on the rear
(driving) wheels on ice or snow is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle
and have an accident. Put the spare
tire on the front axle and move a
regular tire to the rear.
WARNING
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C

Using the IMS Emergency Flat
Tire Repair Kit
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-
way and 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. Unload passengers and luggage, and
remove the emergency flat tire repair
kit.
5. Shake the tire sealant well.
NOTE
•The tire sealant cannot be reused.
Purchase new tire sealant at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
•The emergency flat tire repair kit
cannot be used in the following
cases.
Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The period of effective use for
the tire sealant has expired. (The
period of effectiveness is
indicated on the bottle label.)
The tear or puncture exceeds
about 4 mm (0.16 in).
The damage has occurred to an
area of the tire other than the
tread.
The vehicle has been driven with
nearly no air remaining in the
tire.
The tire has come off the wheel
rim.
Damage to the wheel rim has
occurred.
The tire has two or more
punctures.
If the bottle is shaken after the
injection hose is screwed on, tire
sealant could spray out from the
injection hose. Tire sealant contacting
clothing or other objects may be
impossible to remove. Shake the bottle
before screwing on the injection hose.
CAUTION
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
10. Hold the bottom of the bottle upright,
squeeze the bottle with your hands,
and inject the entire amount of tire
sealant into the tire.
11. Pull out the injection hose from the
valve. Reinsert the valve core into the
valve and turn it clockwise to install
it.
12. Attach the sticker that indicates
completion of the tire repair on a flat
outer surface of the repaired tire.13. Attach the vehicle speed restriction
sticker in a place where the driver can
easily see it.
NOTE
The tire sealant cannot be reused.
Purchase new tire sealant at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Valve
Repaired tire sticker
NOTE
Do not throw away the empty tire
sealant bottle as the sealant in the
bottle can be replenished when
replacing the tire. Take the bottle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Attaching Sticker to the Steering
Wheel Pad:
Attaching the vehicle speed restriction
sticker to the steering wheel pad is
dangerous. The sticker could interfere
with air bag inflation and cause
serious injury. Also, do not attach the
sticker to the meter panel, as it would
obstruct vision of areas such as
warning light indicators or the
speedometer.
Speed restriction sticker
WARNING
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
21. If the tire inflation pressure remains
stable, the tire repair is complete.
Drive the vehicle with care to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
tire replaced.

Inspecting the IMS Emergency
Flat Tire Repair Kit
Inspect the emergency tire repair kit at
regular intervals.
•Check the tire sealant period of
effective use.
•Check the operation of the tire
compressor. •If the tire inflation pressure falls
below 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm
2or 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.
NOTE
When checking the tire inflation
pressure with the tire pressure gauge
on the compressor unit, make sure the
compressor switch is turned off.
•A tire that has been temporarily
repaired with the tire sealant cannot
be reused. Mazda recommends
replacing the tire with a new one.
•The wheel can be reused after any
sealant adhering to it is wiped off
and carefully inspected. However,
replace the tire valve with a new
one.
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTE
The tire sealant has a period of
effective use. Check the period of
effective use indicated on the bottle
label and do not use it if it has expired.
Have the tire sealant replaced at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer before the
period of effective use has expired.
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-
way 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 block both in front and
behind the tire.
Changing the Tire
Jacking a Vehicle:
Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure
someone.
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire, and never get under a
vehicle that is supported only by a
jack.
Passenger in Vehicle Supported by a
Jack:
Allowing someone to remain in a
vehicle supported by a jack is
dangerous. The occupant could cause
the vehicle to fall resulting in serious
injury. Never allow anyone inside a
vehicle supported by a jack.
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)

The wheels equipped on your Mazda
are specially designed for installation
of the tire pressure sensors. Do not use
non-genuine wheels, otherwise it may
not be possible to install the tire
pressure sensors.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
•Make sure the jack is well
lubricated before using it.
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)

•Be sure to register the tire pressure
sensor ID signal code whenever tires
or wheels are changed (page 5-27).
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
4. Turn the jack handle clockwise and
raise the vehicle high enough so that
the tire can be installed. Before
removing the lug nuts, make sure your
Mazda is firmly in position and that it
cannot slip or move.
5. Remove the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise, then remove the
wheel.
Locking Lug Nuts
If your vehicle has optional antitheft
wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will
lock the tires and you must use a special
key to unlock them. This key is attached
to the lug wrench and is stored with the
spare tire. Register them with the lock
manufacturer by filling out the card
provided in the glove box and mailing it in
the accompanying envelope. If you lose
your key, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer or use the lock manufacturer’s
order form, which is with the registration
card.
To remove an antitheft lug nut
1. Get the key for the locking lug nut.
2. Place it on top of the nut, and be sure to
hold the key square to it. If you hold
the key at an angle, you may damage
both key and nut. Don’t use a power
impact wrench.
3. Place the lug wrench on top of the key
and apply pressure. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise.
Jack handleAntitheft lug nutSpecial key
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