Mazda MX-5 Owner's Manual page 531

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Vehicle with conventional tyres
If the tyre pressure monitoring system has a malfunction, the tyre pressure warning
light ashes for about 1 minute when the ignition is switched ON and then continues
illuminating. Have your vehicle checked by an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
Vehicle with run- at tyres
If the tyre pressure monitoring system has a malfunction, the tyre pressure warning light
ashes. Have your vehicle checked by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
If the tyre pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or ashes, or the tyre
pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid
(Flashing)
sudden manoeuvring and braking:
Tyre Pressure
If the tyre pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or ashes, or the
Monitoring System
tyre pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high
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Warning Light
speeds, or perform sudden manoeuvring or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen
and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a at, pull over to a safe position where you
can check the visual condition of the tyre and determine if you have enough air
to proceed to a place where air may be added and the system monitored again by
an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer or a tyre repair
station.
Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:
Ignoring the TPMS 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 tyre failure and a dangerous accident.
If a run- at tyre is punctured, the FLAT TIRE warning light illuminates in the instrument
cluster, and a beep sound is heard for about 30 seconds.
Carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest Mazda repair shop immediately and have the at
tyre replaced.
Refer to Vehicle with Run- at Tyres on page 7-3 .
Have the tyres checked or perform the appropriate repair as soon as possible by an
FLAT TIRE
expert repairer, we recommend an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
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Warning Light
Mazda Repairer:
When the at tyre warning light illuminates or the tyre pressure warning beep
sound is heard, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden
manoeuvring or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen and result in an accident.
When the at tyre warning light illuminates or the tyre pressure warning beep sound
is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden manoeuvring and
braking.
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Warning
WARNING
WARNING
If Trouble Arises
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*Some models.