2010 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 175

RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page175 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (175,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Vehicles with Instant Mobility System (IMS) emergency flat tire repair kit If an emergency tire repair is needed, repair the punctured tire with the emergency flat tire repair kit (page 7-5). l l 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. l l l l l 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. l l qTires and Wheels CAUTION When inspecting or adjusting the tire air pressures, do not apply excessive force to the stem part of the wheel unit. The stem part could be damaged. Changing tires and wheels The following procedure allows the TPMS to recognize a tire pressure sensor's unique ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are changed, such as changing to and from winter tires. Warning light flashes When the warning light flashes, there may be a system malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qSystem 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: l When there is equipment or a device near the vehicle using the same radio frequency as that of the tire pressure sensors. 5-33 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E