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NOTE
If the vehicle is driven within about 15
minutes of changing tires, the tire
pressure monitoring system warning
light will flash because the sensor ID
signal code would not have been
registered. If this happens, park the
vehicle for about 15 minutes, after
which the sensor ID signal code will
register upon driving the vehicle for 10
minutes.
Replacing tires and wheels
CAUTION
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When replacing/repairing the tires or
wheels or both, have the work done
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or
the tire pressure sensors may be
damaged.
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The wheels equipped on your Mazda
are specially designed for installation
of the tire pressure sensors. Do not
use non-genuine wheels, otherwise it
may not be possible to install the tire
pressure sensors.
Be sure to have the tire pressure sensors
installed whenever tires or wheels are
replaced.
When having a tire or wheel or both
replaced, the following types of tire
pressure sensor installations are possible.
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The tire pressure sensor is removed
from the old wheel and installed to the
new one.
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The same tire pressure sensor is used
with the same wheel. Only the tire is
replaced.
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A new tire pressure sensor is installed
to a new wheel.
NOTE
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The tire pressure sensor ID signal
code must be registered when a new
tire pressure sensor is purchased. For
purchase of a tire pressure sensor and
registration of the tire pressure
sensor ID signal code, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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When reinstalling a previously
removed tire pressure sensor to a
wheel, replace the grommet When
reinstalling a previously removed tire
pressure sensor to a wheel, replace
the grommet (seal between valve
body/sensor and wheel) for the tire
pressure sensor. for the tire pressure
sensor.
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