2009 MAZDA MODEL RX 8 diagram

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Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
Tool box
Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit
Jack Jack handle Tiedown eyeletLug wrench
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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Tire Labeling
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of
all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire
and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of
a recall.
qInformation on Passenger Vehicle Tires
Please refer to the diagram below.
1. TIN: U.S. DOT tire identification number
2. Passenger car tire
3. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
4. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
5. Radial
6. Rim diameter code
7. Load index & speed symbol
8. Severe snow conditions
9. Tire ply composition and materials used
10. Max. load rating
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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qInformation on Temporary Tires
Please refer to the diagram below.
1. Temporary tires
2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
4. Diagonal
5. Rim diameter code
6. Load index&speed symbol
T115/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation
of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from the example.
T
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
115
“115 ”is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the
width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Service Publications
Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do
some of their own maintenance and repair.
When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the
chart below.
If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.
PUBLICATION ORDER NUMBERPUBLICATION DESCRIPTION
9999-95-064B-09 2009 WORKSHOP MANUAL (English)
9999-95-040G-09 2009 WIRING DIAGRAM (English)
9999-95-079C-09 (U.S.A. only) 2009 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-EC-079C-09 (Canada only) 2009 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-PR-079C-09 (Puerto Rico only) 2009 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-95-102F-09 2009 SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
9999-95-NAV1-09 (U.S.A. only) 2009 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-EC-NAV1-09 (Canada only) 2009 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-PR-NAV1-09 (Puerto Rico only) 2009 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
qWORKSHOP MANUAL:
Covers recommended maintenance and repair procedures of the drive train, body and
chassis.
qWIRING DIAGRAM:
Provides electrical schematics as well as component location for the entire electrical
system.
qOWNER'S MANUAL:
This booklet contains information regarding the proper care and operation of your vehicle.
This is not a technician's manual.
qSERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:
Provides description and operation of the many systems of your Mazda.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Service Publications
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