Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door Owner's Manual page 137

Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page137
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NOTE
After adjusting the tire air pressures,
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it may require some time for the
TPMS warning light to go out. If the
TPMS warning light remains
illuminated, drive the vehicle at a
speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph)
for 10 minutes, and then verify that it
goes out.
If the warning light illuminates again even
after the tire pressures are adjusted, there
may be a tire puncture. Replace the
punctured tire with the temporary spare
tire (page 7-6).
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.
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:
When there is equipment or a device
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near the vehicle using the same radio
frequency as that of the tire pressure
sensors.
Form No.8U55-EA-05G
Black plate (137,1)
Starting and Driving
When a large metallic object (e.g. a
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large electric household appliance or a
desk-top computer) is placed on the
right side of the rear seat, which may
block radio signals from the tire
pressure sensor to the receiver unit.
When using the following devices in
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the vehicle that may cause radio
interference with the receiver unit.
A digital device such as a personal
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computer.
A current converter device such as a
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DC-AC converter.
When excess snow or ice adheres to
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the vehicle, especially around the
wheels.
When the tire pressure sensor batteries
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are exhausted.
When using a wheel with no tire
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pressure sensor installed.
When using tires with steel wire
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reinforcement in the side walls.
When using tire chains.
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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.
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