Mazda Not a Manual manual QFlat Tire Warning Light, QSystem Error Activation

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If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture.

Refer to Vehicle with run-flat tires on page 7-3.

Vehicles with Instant Mobility System (IMS) emergency flat tire repair kit

If an emergency tire repair is needed, repair the punctured tire with the emergency flat tire repair kit (page 7-7).

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.

Warning light flashes

When the warning light flashes, there may be a system malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

qFlat Tire Warning Light

This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON.

Warning light illuminates/Warning beep sounds

If the tire pressures decrease extremely after the TPMS warning light has illuminated, or if a tire is punctured, the flat tire warning light also illuminates, and a beep sound will be heard for approximately 30 seconds.

Refer to Vehicle with run-flat tires on page 7-3.

qSystem Error Activation

When the TPMS warning light flashes, there may be a system malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. A system error activation may occur in the following cases:

lWhen there is equipment or a device near the vehicle using the same radio frequency as that of the tire pressure

sensors.

lWhen a metallic device such as a non- 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.

lWhen using the following devices in the vehicle that may cause radio interference with the receiver unit.

lA digital device such as a personal computer.

lA current converter device such as a DC-AC converter.

lWhen excess snow or ice adheres to the vehicle, especially around the wheels.

lWhen the tire pressure sensor batteries are exhausted.

lWhen using a wheel with no tire

pressure sensor installed.

lWhen using tires with steel wire reinforcement in the side walls.

lWhen using tire chains.

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