2004 Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual - MyMazda

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 43 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PMDriving Your MazdaWarning/Indicator Lights and BeepsCAUTIONWhen replacing/repairing the tires orwheels or both, have the work done byan Authorized Mazda Dealer, or thetire pressure sensors may be damaged.▼ Security Indicator LightIf the warning light illuminates again evenafter the tire pressures are adjusted, theremay be a tire puncture.Vehicles with Instant Mobility System(IMS) emergency flat tire repair kitIf an emergency tire repair is needed,repair the punctured tire with theemergency flat tire repair kit (page 7-5).CAUTIONDo not use non-genuine tire sealant. Itmay damage the tire pressure sensor.Vehicles with optional temporary sparetireIf you have bought the optional temporaryspare tire, replace the punctured tire withthe temporary spare tire . Refer to themanufacturer’s instructions.This indicator light starts flashing every2 seconds when the ignition switch isturned from the ON to the ACC positionand the immobilizer system is armed.The light stops flashing when the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON position withthe correct ignition key.At this time, the immobilizer system isdisarmed and the light illuminates forabout 3 seconds and then goes out.If the engine doesn’t start with the correctignition key, and the security indicatorlight keeps illuminating or flashing, thesystem may have a malfunction. Consultan Authorized Mazda Dealer.▼ Headlight High-Beam IndicatorLightNOTEA tire pressure sensor is not installedto the temporary spare tire. Thewarning light will flash continuouslywhile the temporary spare tire is beingused.Warning light flashesWhen the warning light flashes, there maybe a system malfunction. Consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer.This light indicates one of two things:• The high-beam headlights are on.• The turn signal lever is in the flash-topassposition.5-43Form No. 8R65-EA-03C