Mazda 2005 RX-8 Owner's Manual page 124

RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page124
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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
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
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.
NOTE
Each tire pressure sensor has a unique
ID signal code. The signal code must be
registered with the TPMS before it can
work. The easiest way to do it is to have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer change
your tire and complete ID signal code
registration.
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Form No.8T69-EA-04G
Black plate (124,1)
When having tires changed at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer
Tire pressure sensor ID signal code
registration is completed when an
Authorized Mazda Dealer changes your
vehicle's tires.
When changing tires yourself
If you or someone else changes tires, you
or someone else can also undertake the
steps for the TPMS to complete the ID
signal code registration.
1. After tires have been changed, turn the
ignition switch to the ON position, then
turn it back to the ACC or LOCK
position.
2. Wait for about 15 minutes.
3. After about 15 minutes, drive the
vehicle at a speed of at least 20 km/h
(12 mph) for several minutes and the
tire pressure sensor ID signal code will
be registered automatically.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven within about 15
minutes of changing tires, the tire
pressure monitoring system warning
light will flash because the sensor ID
signal code would not have been
registered. If this happens, park the
vehicle for about 15 minutes, after
which the sensor ID signal code will
register upon driving the vehicle for
several minutes.