Mazda RX-8 (2011 year). Instruction - part 20

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CAUTION

If there is air remaining in the tire
when the valve core is removed, the
valve core could fly out. Remove the
valve core carefully.

8. Turn the valve core counterclockwise

with the valve core tool and remove the
valve core.

Valve

Valve core

NOTE

Store the valve core in a place where it won't
get dirty.

9. Remove the plug from the injection

hose and insert the injection hose into
the valve.

Plug

Injection hose

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.

Valve

NOTE

The tire sealant cannot be reused. Purchase a
new tire sealant kit at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

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.

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NOTE

Do not throw away the empty tire sealant
bottle after use. Return the empty tire sealant
bottle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when
replacing the tire. The empty tire sealant bottle
will need to be used to extract and dispose of
the used sealant from the tire.

13. Attach the vehicle speed restriction

sticker in a place where the driver can
easily see it.

WARNING

Do not attach the vehicle speed
restriction sticker to the instrument
panel, as it would obstruct vision of
areas such as warning light indicators
or the speedometer:

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.

14. Install the compressor hose to the tire

valve.

Valve

Compressor hose

15. Insert the compressor plug into the

interior accessory socket and turn the
ignition switch to the ACC position
(page 6-88).

Compressor

Compressor
plug

Center console

CAUTION

Ø Before pulling out the compressor

plug from the electrical socket,
make sure the compressor power
switch is off.

Ø The compressor turns on and off

with the push-button switch.

16. Turn the compressor switch on and

inflate the tire carefully to the correct
inflation pressure.

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WARNING

Never operate the compressor above
300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm

, 3 bar, 43.5 psi):

Operating the compressor above 300
kPa (3.1 kgf/cm

, 3 bar, 43.5 psi) is

dangerous. When the inflation
pressure rises above 300 kPa (3.1
kgf/cm

, 3 bar, 43.5 psi), heated air

will be exhausted from the back of
the compressor and you could be
burned.

CAUTION

If the compressor operates slowly or
becomes hot, it indicates
overheating. Turn the compressor off
immediately and leave it turned off
for 30 minutes or longer.

NOTE

Check the tire inflation pressure label (rear
door on the driver's side) 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.

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.

CAUTION

Ø Drive carefully to an Authorized

Mazda Dealer and keep the
vehicle speed below 80 km/h (50
mph).

Ø If the vehicle is driven 80 km/h (50

mph) or higher, the vehicle might
begin to vibrate.

NOTE

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
If the tire is not properly inflated, the tire
pressure monitoring system warning light will
illuminate (page 5-32).

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.

CAUTION

Ø If the tire inflation pressure falls

below 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm

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.

Ø 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.

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NOTE

When checking the tire inflation pressure with
the tire pressure gauge on the compressor unit,
make sure the compressor switch is turned off.

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.

CAUTION

Ø A tire that has been temporarily

repaired with the tire sealant
cannot be reused. Mazda
recommends replacing the tire
with a new one.

Ø 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.

qInspecting 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.

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.

Changing the Tire

WARNING

Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire, and never get under a
vehicle that is supported only by a jack:

Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure
someone.

Never allow anyone inside a 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.

CAUTION

(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.

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 5-34).

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.

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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.

NOTE

When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks
of sufficient size if possible to hold the tire in
place.

qRemoving the Tire

1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise one turn each, but do
not remove any until the tire has been
raised off the ground.

2. Place the jack under the jacking

position closest to the tire being
changed.

Jacking position

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WARNING

Use only the front and rear jacking
positions recommended in this manual:

Attempting to jack the vehicle in
positions other than those
recommended in this manual is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off
the jack and seriously injure or even
kill someone. Use only the front and
rear jacking positions recommended
in this manual.

Use only the jack provided with your
Mazda:

Using a jack that is not designed for
your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle
could slip off the jack and seriously
injure someone.

Never place objects under the jack:

Jacking the vehicle with an object
under the jack is dangerous. The jack
could slip and someone could be
seriously injured by the jack or the
falling vehicle.

3. Insert the jack handle into the jack.

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.

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qLocking 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
this key, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer or use the lock manufacturer's
order form, which is with the registration
card.

Special key

Antitheft lug nut

To remove an antitheft lug nut

1. Obtain the key for the antitheft lug nut.

2. Place the key 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.

To install the nut

1. Place the key 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.

2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key,

apply pressure, and turn it clockwise.

qMounting the Tire

1. Remove dirt and grime from the

mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub, including the hub bolts, with a
cloth.

WARNING

Make sure the mounting surfaces of
the wheel, hub and lug nuts are clean
before changing or replacing tires:

When changing or replacing a tire,
not removing dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub
and hub bolts is dangerous. The lug
nuts could loosen while driving and
cause the tire to come off, resulting in
an accident.

2. Mount the tire.

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3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled

edge inward; tighten them by hand.

WARNING

Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts
and bolts and do not tighten the lug
nuts beyond the recommended
tightening torque:

Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and
bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts
could loosen while driving and cause
the tire to come off, resulting in an
accident. In addition, lug nuts and
bolts could be damaged if tightened
more than necessary.

4. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise

and lower the vehicle. Use the lug
wrench to tighten the nuts in the order
shown.

If you're unsure of how tight the nuts
should be, have them inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Nut tightening torque

N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)

―118

―12, 65―87)

WARNING

Always securely and correctly tighten
the lug nuts:

Improperly or loosely tightened lug
nuts are dangerous. The wheel could
wobble or come off. This could result
in loss of vehicle control and cause a
serious accident.

Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you
removed or replace them with metric
nuts of the same configuration:

Because the wheel studs and lug nuts
on your Mazda have metric threads,
using a non-metric nut is dangerous.
On a metric stud, it would not secure
the wheel and would damage the
stud, which could cause the wheel to
slip off and cause an accident.

5. Remove the tire blocks and store the

tools, jack, and damaged tire.

6. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to

the specification charts on page 10-6.

7. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced

as soon as possible.

WARNING

Do not drive with any tires that have
incorrect air pressure:

Driving on tires with incorrect air
pressure is dangerous. Tires with
incorrect pressure could affect
handling and result in an accident.

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NOTE

To prevent the jack and tool from rattling, store
them properly.
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
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 (page 5-32).

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Overheating

If the temperature gauge indicates
overheating, the vehicle loses power, or
you hear a loud knocking or pinging
noise, the engine is probably too hot.

WARNING

Turn off the ignition switch and

make sure the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan:

Working near the cooling fan when it
is running is dangerous. The fan
could continue running indefinitely
even if the engine has stopped and
the engine compartment temperature
is high. You could be hit by the fan
and seriously injured.

Do not remove the cooling

system cap when the engine and
radiator are hot:

When the engine and radiator are
hot, scalding coolant and steam may
shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury.

Open the hood ONLY after steam is no
longer escaping from the engine:

Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.

NOTE

Once the engine coolant exceeds a preset
temperature, an electrical cooling fan turns
on. It will continue running for about 10
minutes after the ignition switch is turned to
off.

If the temperature gauge indicates
overheating:

1. Drive safely to the side of the road and

park off the right-of-way.

2. Put a vehicle with an automatic

transmission in park (P), a manual
transmission in neutral.

3. Apply the parking brake.

4. Turn off the air conditioner.

5. Check whether coolant or steam is

escaping from under the hood or from
the engine compartment.

If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Do not go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then
open the hood and start the engine.

If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine until
it cools.

CAUTION

If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the
engine temperature will increase.
Stop the engine and call an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,

then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.

7. When cool, check the coolant reservoir

level.
If it's low, look for coolant leaks from
the radiator and hoses.

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If you find a leak or other damage, or if
coolant is still leaking:
Stop the engine and call an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

If you find no problems, the engine is
cool, and no leaks are obvious:
Carefully add coolant as required (page
8-14).

CAUTION

If the engine continues to overheat or
frequently overheats, have the
cooling system inspected. The engine
could be seriously damaged unless
repairs are made. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Starting a Flooded Engine

If the engine does not start the first time,
perform the following procedure to start
the engine.

1. While the accelerator pedal is fully

depressed, switch the ignition to
START and crank the engine for about
7 to 8 seconds.

2. Release the ignition switch and

accelerator pedal.

3. Start the engine as normally without

depressing the accelerator.

The fuel injection is cut by fully
depressing the accelerator pedal.

If the engine starts during Step 1, the
engine will rev up. Release the ignition
switch and accelerator pedal
immediately.

Avoid racing the engine or driving the
vehicle right after starting the engine.

Do not hold the ignition switch in the
START position for over 10 seconds. It
may damage the starter and drain the
battery.

If the engine still does not start using
the above procedure, have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

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Jump-Starting

Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you
feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service
technician do the work.

WARNING

Follow These Precautions Carefully:

To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the following precautions
carefully before using the battery or inspecting it.

Always wear eye protection when working near the battery:

Working without eye protection is dangerous. Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID
which could cause blindness if splashed into your eyes. Also, hydrogen gas produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode.

Wear eye protection and protective gloves to prevent contact with battery

fluid:

Spilled battery fluid is dangerous.
Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause serious injuries if it gets in
eyes, skin or clothing. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water for 15
minutes or wash your skin thoroughly and get medical attention.

Always keep batteries out of the reach of children:

Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous. Battery fluid could cause
serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or on the skin.

Do not allow the positive (

) terminal to contact any other metal object that

could cause sparks:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. When working near a
battery, do not allow metal tools to contact the positive (

) or negative ( )

terminal of the battery.

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Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells:

Do not jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level:

Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level is dangerous. It may
rupture or explode, causing serious injury.

Connect the negative cable to a good ground point away from the battery:

Connecting the end of the second jumper cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the
discharged battery is dangerous.
A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone.

Route the jumper cables away from parts that will be moving:

Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is dangerous.
The cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury.

CAUTION

Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition system, and
other electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries in
series or a 24 V motor generator set).

1. Remove the engine cover.

2. Remove the rubber hose from the

battery cover.

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3. Remove the battery cover from its rear

side.

4. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V

and that its negative terminal is
grounded.

5. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle, don't allow the vehicles to
touch. Turn off the engine of the
vehicle with the booster battery and all
unnecessary electrical loads in both
vehicles.

6. Connect the jumper cables in the exact

sequence as in the illustration.

Connect one end of a cable to the
positive terminal on the discharged
battery (1).

Attach the other end to the positive
terminal on the booster battery (2).

Connect one end of the other cable
to the negative terminal of the
booster battery (3).

Connect the other end to a solid,
stationary, exposed metallic point
(for example, the tightening bolt)
away from the discharged battery
(4).

Booster battery

Connect cables

in numerical

order and

disconnect in

reverse order.

Discharged

battery

7. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and run it a few minutes. Then start the
engine of the other vehicle.

8. When finished, carefully disconnect the

cables in the reverse order described in
Step 6.

NOTE

Verify that the engine cover is securely
installed.

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Push-Starting

Do not push-start your Mazda.

WARNING

Never tow a vehicle to start it:

Towing a vehicle to start it is
dangerous. The vehicle being towed
could surge forward when its engine
starts, causing the two vehicles to
collide. The occupants could be
injured.

CAUTION

Do not push-start a vehicle that has
a manual transmission. It can
damage the emission control system.

NOTE

You can't start a vehicle with an automatic
transmission by pushing it.

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