Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tyre
maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tyre
pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tyre
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
indicate when the system is not
operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tyre pressure
telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long
as the malfunction exists. When the
malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect
or signal low tyre pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may
occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of
replacement or alternate tyres or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more
tyres or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or
alternate tyres and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function
properly.
¾To avoid false readings, the system
samples for a little while before
indicating a problem. As a result it
will not instantaneously register a
rapid tyre deflation or blow out.▼If there is a problem with the Tyre
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
If the TPMS warning light flashes, there
may be a problem with the system.
Consult an expert repairer (we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer) to have the system inspected.
Refer to Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Flashing) on page
7-57.
In the following cases, the system
cannot recognise the tyre pressures
correctly and the TPMS warning light
may flash.
xThere is equipment or a device
nearby emitting radio signals the
same as a tyre pressure sensor.
xA metallic object such as a
non-genuine electronic device is
installed near the centre of the
instrument panel (obstructs the radio
signals from the tyre pressure sensors
to the receiver).
xA device such as one of the following
is used in the cabin.
xElectronic devices such as a
computer.
xConverter devices such as a
DC-AC converter.
xThere is a large accumulation of
snow or ice around the vehicle tyres.
xThe battery in a tyre pressure sensor
is dead.
xA wheel not equipped with a tyre
pressure sensor is used.
xTyres employing steel in the sidewall
of the tyre are installed.
xTyre chains are used.
▼When a tyre pressure decreases
If the TPMS warning light turns on, a
tyre pressure may be low. Inspect the
When Driving
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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Distance Detection
areaDistance between vehicle and obstruction
Beeper sound*1Front corner ultrasonic sensor/Rear corner,
Rear side ultrasonic sensor
Close distanceWithin approx. 25 cm (9.8 in)
Continuous sound
*1 The rate at which the intermittent sound beeps increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.
NOTE
xIf an obstruction in the same area excluding the close area is detected
continuously for 6 seconds or longer, only the warning beeps stop activating.
(Detection is indicated) If the detection area changes to the close side, the
warning beeps resumes. (If the detection area changes to the far side, the warning
beeps remain off)
xThe sound volume (each of front and rear) can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated
The system notifies the driver of an abnormality by activating the beep sound and
the indicator light.
Indicator/Beep How to check
A message indicating a sys-
tem malfunction or sensor
malfunction is displayed.There may be a problem with the system. Have your vehicle inspected
by an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer)
as soon as possible.
A message indicating that the
sensor is dirty is displayed.Remove any foreign matter from the sensor area. If the system does not
recover, have the vehicle inspected by an expert repairer (we recom-
mend an Authorised Mazda Repairer).
A certain obstruction detec-
tion indication is continuous-
ly displayed.Foreign matter may have gotten on the sensor area corresponding to
the detection indicator. If the system does not recover, have the vehicle
inspected by an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer).
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Parking Sensor System
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