Mazda 2007 RX-8 Owner's Manual page 165

RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page164
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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
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.
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.
When a metallic device such as a non-
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genuine navigation system is equipped
near the center of the dashboard, which
may block radio signals from the tire
pressure sensor to the receiver unit.
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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.