2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 115

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 24 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Tire Pressure Monitoring System* The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low or too high in one or more tires, the system will inform the driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and the warning beep. The tire pressure sensors installed on each wheel send tire pressure data by radio signal to the receiver unit in the vehicle. CAUTION • When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated on the vehicle's tire information placard. Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Each tire, including the spare, should be checked monthly when cold and set to the recommended inflation pressure as specified in the vehicle placard and owner's manual. • To avoid false readings, the system samples for a little while before indicating a problem. As a result it will not instantaneously register a rapid tire deflation or blow out. NOTE Tire pressure sensors TPMS does not alleviate your need to check the pressure and condition of all four tires before you drive each day. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 5-24 *Some models. Form No. 8R65-EA-03C