Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
•
When using a wheel with no tire
pressure sensor installed.
NOTE
A tire pressure sensor is not installed
to the temporary spare tire. The
warning light will flash continuously
while the temporary spare tire is being
used.
• When using tires with steel wire
reinforcement in the side walls.
•
When using tire chains
w Tires and Wheels
Changing tires and wheels
Warning light flashes
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.
When the warning light flashes, there may
be a system malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
w System Error Activation
When the warning light flashes, there may
be a system malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
A system error activation may occur in the
following cases:
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.
•
When there is equipment or a device
near the vehicle using the same radio
frequency as that of the tire pressure
sensors.
•
When a large metallic object (e.g. a
large electric household appliance or a
desk-top computer) is placed on the
right side of the rear seat, which may
block radio signals from the tire
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.
pressure sensor to the receiver unit.
•
When using the following devices in
the vehicle that may cause radio
interference with the receiver unit.
When changing tires yourself
•
A digital device such as a personal
computer.
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.
•
A current converter device such as a
DC-AC converter.
1.
After tires have been changed, turn the
ignition switch to the ON position, then
turn it back to the ACC or LOCK
position.
•
•
When excess snow or ice adheres to the
vehicle, especially around the wheels.
When the tire pressure sensor batteries
are exhausted.
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| Categories | Mazda 3 Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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