2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 116

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 25 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light WARNING 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 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). 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. 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. CAUTION When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. 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). 5-25 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C