2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 117

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 26 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M System Error Activation When the warning light flashes, there may be a system malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. A system error activation may occur in the following cases: • When there is equipment or a device near the vehicle using the same radio frequency as that of the tire pressure sensors. • When a metallic device such as a nongenuine navigation system is equipped near the center of the dashboard, which may block radio signals from the tire pressure sensor to the receiver unit. • When using the following devices in the vehicle that may cause radio interference with the receiver unit. • A digital device such as a personal computer. • A current converter device such as a DC-AC converter. • When excess snow or ice adheres to the vehicle, especially around the wheels. • When the tire pressure sensor batteries are exhausted. • When using a wheel with no tire pressure sensor installed. • When using tires with steel wire reinforcement in the side walls. • When using tire chains CAUTION Do not use non-genuine tire sealant. It may damage the tire pressure sensor. 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. 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. Warning light flashes When the warning light flashes, there may be a system malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-26 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C