2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 133

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 42 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps M Automatic Transmission Warning Light WARNING Vehicle Handling When Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light Illuminates/Flashes: When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sounds, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen and result in an accident. When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sounds, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and braking. Have the system and tires checked or perform the appropriate repair as soon as possible. Ignoring the Warning Light: Ignoring the warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it is illuminated. Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible before it develops into a more serious situation that could lead to tire failure and a dangerous accident. Warning light illuminates/Warning beep sounds This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The light illuminates when the transmission has a problem. CAUTION If the automatic transmission warning light illuminates, the transmission has an electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your transmission. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. M Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light* This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates when tire pressure is too low or too high in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunction. When the warning light illuminates, and the warning beep sounds (about 3 seconds), tire pressure is too low or too high in one or more tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure at an Authorized Mazda Dealer or the nearest service station. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-7). 5-42 *Some models. Form No. 8R65-EA-03C