2004 Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual - MyMazda

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 24 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PMDriving Your MazdaStarting and DrivingTire Pressure MonitoringSystem*The tire pressure monitoring system(TPMS) monitors the pressure for eachtire.If tire pressure is too low or too high inone or more tires, the system will informthe driver via the warning light in theinstrument panel and the warning beep.The tire pressure sensors installed on eachwheel send tire pressure data by radiosignal to the receiver unit in the vehicle.Tire pressure sensorsTPMS does not alleviate your need tocheck the pressure and condition of allfour tires before you drive each day.• When the tire pressure monitoringsystem warning light is lit, one ormore of your tires is significantlyunder-inflated. You should stop andcheck your tires as soon as possible,and inflate them to the properpressure as indicated on thevehicle’s tire information placard.Driving on a significantly underinflatedtire causes the tire tooverheat and can lead to tire failure.Under-inflation also reduces fuelefficiency and tire tread life, andmay affect the vehicle’s handlingand stopping ability. Each tire,including the spare, should bechecked monthly when cold and setto the recommended inflationpressure as specified in the vehicleplacard and owner’s manual.• To avoid false readings, the systemsamples for a little while beforeindicating a problem. As a result itwill not instantaneously register arapid tire deflation or blow out.NOTECAUTIONThis device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions: (1) Thisdevice may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operation.5-24*Some models.Form No. 8R65-EA-03C