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Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS)

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS)

The TPMS monitors the air pressure of

each tire and if it decreases below the

speci

fi

ed value, the system noti

fi

es the

driver by turning on the TPMS warning

light in the instrument cluster and

indicating a message on the

multi-information display.

For the TPMS, the air pressure data

sent from the tire pressure sensors

installed on each wheel via radio signal

is received by the receiver unit in the

vehicle to monitor the tire pressures.

1. Tire pressure sensors

In addition, the current tire pressures

can be checked using the center

display.

Refer to the Vehicle Status Monitor

section in the Mazda Connect

Owner's Manual.

NOTE



When the ambient temperature is

low, the tire temperatures also

decrease. If the tire temperatures

decrease, the air pressure in the tires

will also decrease which could turn

on the TPMS warning light.



Before driving, visually inspect the

tires for abnormalities. Additionally,

inspect the tire pressures monthly. A

digital type air pressure gauge is

recommended for inspecting the tire

pressures.

The TPMS is not a substitute for your

own periodic inspection of the tires.

Always inspect the tires yourself

periodically.

CAUTION



Each tire, including the spare (if

provided), should be checked

monthly when cold and in

fl

ated to

the in

fl

ation pressure recommended

by the vehicle manufacturer on the

vehicle placard or tire in

fl

ation

pressure label. (If your vehicle has

tires of a di

ff

erent size than the size

indicated on the vehicle placard or

tire in

fl

ation pressure label, you

should determine the proper tire

in

fl

ation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your

vehicle has been equipped with a

tire pressure monitoring system

(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire

pressure telltale when one or more

of your tires is signi

fi

cantly

under-in

fl

ated. Accordingly, when

the low tire pressure telltale

illuminates, you should stop and

check your tires as soon as possible,

and in

fl

ate them to the proper

pressure. Driving on a signi

fi

cantly

under-in

fl

ated tire causes the tire to

overheat and can lead to tire failure.

Under-in

fl

ation also reduces fuel

e

ffi

ciency and tire tread life, and may

a

ff

ect the vehicle's handling and

stopping ability.

When Driving

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