Owner's Manual
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...that is for the particular vehicle and seat. If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is OK, the warning light comes on at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer. Only use the extender when it is cranked. Only use the extender in the critical moment of a crash.... be seriously injured in an accident. A system malfunction is indicated when the warning light constantly flashes, stays on or doesn't come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is required to fasten the seat belt properly. Using an Improper Extender: Using a...
...that is for the particular vehicle and seat. If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is OK, the warning light comes on at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer. Only use the extender when it is cranked. Only use the extender in the critical moment of a crash.... be seriously injured in an accident. A system malfunction is indicated when the warning light constantly flashes, stays on or doesn't come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is required to fasten the seat belt properly. Using an Improper Extender: Using a...
Owner's Manual
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...Self-Servicing the Air Bag/ Pretensioner Systems: Self-servicing or tampering with the systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all when the ignition switch is OK, the warning light comes on at all servicing and repairs. An air bag/ pretensioner could cause serious injuries. M Air Bag... the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is turned to the ON position or after the engine is dangerous. A system malfunction is indicated when the warning light constantly flashes, stays on or doesn't come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. After about ...
...Self-Servicing the Air Bag/ Pretensioner Systems: Self-servicing or tampering with the systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all when the ignition switch is OK, the warning light comes on at all servicing and repairs. An air bag/ pretensioner could cause serious injuries. M Air Bag... the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is turned to the ON position or after the engine is dangerous. A system malfunction is indicated when the warning light constantly flashes, stays on or doesn't come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. After about ...
Owner's Manual
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...locks securely. Pull up on when the lid is open for a long period when the engine is secured. NOTE To prevent the battery from opening the trunk without the master key....the ON position, the remote trunk lid release can be operated. M Trunk Light The trunk light is on the trunk lid to prevent anyone from being discharged, do not leave... the trunk open and off when it is not running. 3-12 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 12 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Knowing Your Mazda...
...locks securely. Pull up on when the lid is open for a long period when the engine is secured. NOTE To prevent the battery from opening the trunk without the master key....the ON position, the remote trunk lid release can be operated. M Trunk Light The trunk light is on the trunk lid to prevent anyone from being discharged, do not leave... the trunk open and off when it is not running. 3-12 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 12 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Knowing Your Mazda...
Owner's Manual
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...filler neck. Fuel can result in a serious malfunction of the incorrect fuel filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap may also cause the check engine light in public areas, it is securely closed for any hissing to illuminate. 3-16 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C M Opening a Window Pull the latch...rear quarter windows closed . Then remove it snaps shut. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 16 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Rear Quarter Windows Open or close a swing-out rear quarter window by sparks or flames causing serious burns and injuries. Fuel spray...
...filler neck. Fuel can result in a serious malfunction of the incorrect fuel filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap may also cause the check engine light in public areas, it is securely closed for any hissing to illuminate. 3-16 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C M Opening a Window Pull the latch...rear quarter windows closed . Then remove it snaps shut. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 16 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Rear Quarter Windows Open or close a swing-out rear quarter window by sparks or flames causing serious burns and injuries. Fuel spray...
Owner's Manual
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.... M Fuel-Filler Cap To remove the filler cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. If the light remains on (even after you have tightened the cap securely, driven, and restarted the engine several times), it counterclockwise. Open Close 3-17 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C To close the filler cap..., turn it may illuminate on when the cap isn't tightened securely. The check engine light may indicate a different problem. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 17 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Fuel-Filler Lid To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler ...
.... M Fuel-Filler Cap To remove the filler cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. If the light remains on (even after you have tightened the cap securely, driven, and restarted the engine several times), it counterclockwise. Open Close 3-17 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C To close the filler cap..., turn it may illuminate on when the cap isn't tightened securely. The check engine light may indicate a different problem. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 17 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Fuel-Filler Lid To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler ...
Owner's Manual
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...is turned from the ON to the ACC position. NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for about 3 seconds and goes out. This device complies ... is turned to the ON position with a key the system recognizes. The security indicator light illuminates for compliance could void the user's authority to start the engine with an unrecognized key, the engine will not start only with the correct ignition key. M Operation Arming The system is armed...
...is turned from the ON to the ACC position. NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for about 3 seconds and goes out. This device complies ... is turned to the ON position with a key the system recognizes. The security indicator light illuminates for compliance could void the user's authority to start the engine with an unrecognized key, the engine will not start only with the correct ignition key. M Operation Arming The system is armed...
Owner's Manual
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...under direct sunlight. • When starting the engine again. If you are driving, don't shut off the engine while the light is turned to an Authorized Mazda Dealer and have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION • To avoid damage to... restart it and try starting the engine, do not: • Drop the...
...under direct sunlight. • When starting the engine again. If you are driving, don't shut off the engine while the light is turned to an Authorized Mazda Dealer and have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION • To avoid damage to... restart it and try starting the engine, do not: • Drop the...
Owner's Manual
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...Maintenance, Section 8. 4-6 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 6 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In • Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside mirrors adjusted? • Is everyone's seat belt fastened? •...NOTE After Getting In • Are all doors closed and locked? • Is the seat adjusted properly? • Are the inside and outside lights are clean. • Inspect inflation pressures and condition of tires. • Look under the vehicle for any sign of a leak. • ...
...Maintenance, Section 8. 4-6 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 6 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In • Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside mirrors adjusted? • Is everyone's seat belt fastened? •...NOTE After Getting In • Are all doors closed and locked? • Is the seat adjusted properly? • Are the inside and outside lights are clean. • Inspect inflation pressures and condition of tires. • Look under the vehicle for any sign of a leak. • ...
Owner's Manual
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... at high speed is necessary to free it is dangerous. CAUTION Too much rocking may cause engine overheating, transmission failure, and tire damage. Don't hold the pedal down constantly. If you ...-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 8 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower ...gear while driving on slippery surfaces is equipped with the pedal by using a light up-down motion. This could cause the tires to stand behind a wheel when pushing the...
... at high speed is necessary to free it is dangerous. CAUTION Too much rocking may cause engine overheating, transmission failure, and tire damage. Don't hold the pedal down constantly. If you ...-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 8 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower ...gear while driving on slippery surfaces is equipped with the pedal by using a light up-down motion. This could cause the tires to stand behind a wheel when pushing the...
Owner's Manual
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...chains after driving 1/2- 1 km (1/4-1/2 mile). 4-10 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance returns to one side when braking could be damaged. Use only SAE Class "S" chains, and make sure they fit. J60E_8R65-EA-...03C_Edition2.book Page 10 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips M Tire Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. The vehicle interior could become wet or the engine could be damaged. Your vehicle is dangerous. Install tire chains on roads that are...
...chains after driving 1/2- 1 km (1/4-1/2 mile). 4-10 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance returns to one side when braking could be damaged. Use only SAE Class "S" chains, and make sure they fit. J60E_8R65-EA-...03C_Edition2.book Page 10 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips M Tire Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. The vehicle interior could become wet or the engine could be damaged. Your vehicle is dangerous. Install tire chains on roads that are...
Owner's Manual
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... ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-3 Brake System ...5-4 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-8 Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-10 Power Steering ...5-16 Cruise Control ...5-17 Traction Control System (TCS)* ...5-20 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* ...5-21 Tire Pressure Monitoring System* ...5-24 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-29 Meters and Gauges ...5-29 Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps ...5-35 Warning/Indicator...
... ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-3 Brake System ...5-4 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-8 Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-10 Power Steering ...5-16 Cruise Control ...5-17 Traction Control System (TCS)* ...5-20 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* ...5-21 Tire Pressure Monitoring System* ...5-24 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-29 Meters and Gauges ...5-29 Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps ...5-35 Warning/Indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... should be heard. The brake warning light can be inspected before the engine is started . If you release the key; J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 3 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE NOTE If turning the key is... difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to the ON position. The starter will operate. Keep the pedal depressed while cranking the engine. NOTE (Xenon fusion headlight models...
... should be heard. The brake warning light can be inspected before the engine is started . If you release the key; J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 3 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE NOTE If turning the key is... difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to the ON position. The starter will operate. Keep the pedal depressed while cranking the engine. NOTE (Xenon fusion headlight models...
Owner's Manual
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... right-of-way. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as possible. Don't drive with this light remains on is dangerous. When both lights on . WARNING Brake Warning Light: Driving with both lights are on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the floor. If this light on , the rear wheels...
... right-of-way. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as possible. Don't drive with this light remains on is dangerous. When both lights on . WARNING Brake Warning Light: Driving with both lights are on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the floor. If this light on , the rear wheels...
Owner's Manual
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... to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 8 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transmission Operation M Manual Transmission Shift Pattern NOTE When the engine is equipped with worn disc pads is conventional, as shown. Press...
... to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 8 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transmission Operation M Manual Transmission Shift Pattern NOTE When the engine is equipped with worn disc pads is conventional, as shown. Press...
Owner's Manual
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...steer when the vehicle is possible, but it indicates a malfunction of the power steering system. M Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light This indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to protect the system and doesn't indicate a malfunction. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page..., April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is inoperable when the malfunction indicator light illuminates. If the engine is off when the engine is inoperable, you can still steer, but requires...
...steer when the vehicle is possible, but it indicates a malfunction of the power steering system. M Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light This indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to protect the system and doesn't indicate a malfunction. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page..., April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is inoperable when the malfunction indicator light illuminates. If the engine is off when the engine is inoperable, you can still steer, but requires...
Owner's Manual
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...03C_Edition2.book Page 21 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls braking and engine torque in conjunction with systems such as ABS and TCS to control side slip...slippery surfaces, such as a substitute for safe driving. Refer to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the light stays on the dynamic stability control as fresh snow, it will come from the engine. This indicator light stays on for unsafe and reckless driving excessive speed, tailgating (following another ...
...03C_Edition2.book Page 21 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls braking and engine torque in conjunction with systems such as ABS and TCS to control side slip...slippery surfaces, such as a substitute for safe driving. Refer to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the light stays on the dynamic stability control as fresh snow, it will come from the engine. This indicator light stays on for unsafe and reckless driving excessive speed, tailgating (following another ...
Owner's Manual
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.... If the TCS/DSC system becomes inoperative, the TCS/DSC and the DSC OFF indicator lights illuminate simultaneously. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 23 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M DSC OFF Switch Press the DSC OFF switch to turn the TCS/... to the system detecting switch trouble. Depressing the accelerator will illuminate. The DSC OFF indicator light will not increase engine power and freeing the vehicle may become inoperative due to turn off the engine and restart it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of the DSC system)...
.... If the TCS/DSC system becomes inoperative, the TCS/DSC and the DSC OFF indicator lights illuminate simultaneously. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 23 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M DSC OFF Switch Press the DSC OFF switch to turn the TCS/... to the system detecting switch trouble. Depressing the accelerator will illuminate. The DSC OFF indicator light will not increase engine power and freeing the vehicle may become inoperative due to turn off the engine and restart it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of the DSC system)...
Owner's Manual
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... is in the range between L and H with the engine running. If it is equipped with an engine oil level warning light and an engine oil pressure gauge, it 's low, add oil. 2. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in extensive engine damage. NOTE M Engine Oil Pressure Gauge The Mazda RX-8 requires regular inspection of the road and park off...
... is in the range between L and H with the engine running. If it is equipped with an engine oil level warning light and an engine oil pressure gauge, it 's low, add oil. 2. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in extensive engine damage. NOTE M Engine Oil Pressure Gauge The Mazda RX-8 requires regular inspection of the road and park off...
Owner's Manual
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J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 35 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Brake System Warning Light Page 5-37 Charging System Warning Light 5-38 Engine Oil Level Warning Light 5-38 Engine Coolant Level Warning Light 5-39 Check Engine Light 5-39 ABS Warning Light 5-40 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-40 5-35 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 35 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Brake System Warning Light Page 5-37 Charging System Warning Light 5-38 Engine Oil Level Warning Light 5-38 Engine Coolant Level Warning Light 5-39 Check Engine Light 5-39 ABS Warning Light 5-40 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-40 5-35 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
Owner's Manual
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If it is low. If the light remains illuminated even after you add engine coolant, have a problem. If the light illuminates while driving: 1. The Mazda RX-8 requires regular inspection of -way. 2. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in your vehicle consumes a small amount of engine oil due to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • The engine's electrical system has a problem...
If it is low. If the light remains illuminated even after you add engine coolant, have a problem. If the light illuminates while driving: 1. The Mazda RX-8 requires regular inspection of -way. 2. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in your vehicle consumes a small amount of engine oil due to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • The engine's electrical system has a problem...