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... key, the engine will not start, thereby helping to start with RSS-210 of Industry CANADA. The security indicator light in the instrument panel flashes every 2 seconds until the system is subject to the ACC position. If the engine doesn't start... only with a key the system recognizes. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This device complies with the correct ignition key. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 21 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Knowing Your Mazda...
... key, the engine will not start, thereby helping to start with RSS-210 of Industry CANADA. The security indicator light in the instrument panel flashes every 2 seconds until the system is subject to the ACC position. If the engine doesn't start... only with a key the system recognizes. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This device complies with the correct ignition key. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 21 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Knowing Your Mazda...
Owner's Manual
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...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 Lights ...5-35 Beeps ...5-47 Switches and Controls ...5-48 Lighting Control ...5-48 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...5-50 Fog ... Control System* ...5-55 *Some models. 5-1 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 1 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
...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 Lights ...5-35 Beeps ...5-47 Switches and Controls ...5-48 Lighting Control ...5-48 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...5-50 Fog ... Control System* ...5-55 *Some models. 5-1 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 1 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
Owner's Manual
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...lever are operated simultaneously. • The UP switch and DOWN switch are operated simultaneously. Indicators Shift position indicator In manual shift mode, the "M" of the shift position indicator in the instrument panel illuminates. NOTE NOTE • If you change to manual shift mode when the vehicle...to M2. Shift position indicator Gear position indicator NOTE If the gears cannot be shifted down by operating the shift lever or the steering shift switches. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 12 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Shifting...
...lever are operated simultaneously. • The UP switch and DOWN switch are operated simultaneously. Indicators Shift position indicator In manual shift mode, the "M" of the shift position indicator in the instrument panel illuminates. NOTE NOTE • If you change to manual shift mode when the vehicle...to M2. Shift position indicator Gear position indicator NOTE If the gears cannot be shifted down by operating the shift lever or the steering shift switches. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 12 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Shifting...
Owner's Manual
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...This device complies with part 15 of all four tires before indicating a problem. The tire pressure sensors installed on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to the receiver unit in the instrument panel and the warning beep. Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ... register a rapid tire deflation or blow out. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 24 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Tire Pressure Monitoring System* The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for a little while before you drive...
...This device complies with part 15 of all four tires before indicating a problem. The tire pressure sensors installed on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to the receiver unit in the instrument panel and the warning beep. Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ... register a rapid tire deflation or blow out. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 24 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Tire Pressure Monitoring System* The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for a little while before you drive...
Owner's Manual
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J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 29 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Speedometer ...5-30 Speed Unit Selector ...5-30 Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector...5-30 Tachometer ...5-31 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge...5-32 Fuel Gauge...5-33 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge...5-33 5-29 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 29 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Speedometer ...5-30 Speed Unit Selector ...5-30 Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector...5-30 Tachometer ...5-31 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge...5-32 Fuel Gauge...5-33 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge...5-33 5-29 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
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J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 30 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators M Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. The selected mode will change between trip meter A and trip meter B by pressing the selector while they are displayed. Press ...
J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 30 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators M Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. The selected mode will change between trip meter A and trip meter B by pressing the selector while they are displayed. Press ...
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... distance from the ON position. • After any door is opened. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 31 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators The trip meter records the total distance the vehicle is driven until the meter is filled.
... distance from the ON position. • After any door is opened. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 31 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators The trip meter records the total distance the vehicle is driven until the meter is filled.
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J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 32 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Manual transmission Striped zone Red zone M Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge The engine coolant temperature gauge shows the temperature of the engine ...coolant. This may cause severe engine damage. NOTE If the needle exceeds normal range toward H, it indicates overheating. • The beep sounds to indicate engine overrev when the tachometer needle enters the striped zone. • To protect the engine, when the engine coolant ...
J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 32 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Manual transmission Striped zone Red zone M Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge The engine coolant temperature gauge shows the temperature of the engine ...coolant. This may cause severe engine damage. NOTE If the needle exceeds normal range toward H, it indicates overheating. • The beep sounds to indicate engine overrev when the tachometer needle enters the striped zone. • To protect the engine, when the engine coolant ...
Owner's Manual
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...'t run the engine if the oil pressure is in the range between L and H with the engine running. NOTE M Engine Oil Pressure Gauge The Mazda RX-8 requires regular inspection of the road and park off the engine and inspect the engine oil level (page 8-10). We recommend keeping the tank over...oil due to the side of the engine oil level. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 33 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators M Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is low. It could result in your vehicle checked at an Authorized...
...'t run the engine if the oil pressure is in the range between L and H with the engine running. NOTE M Engine Oil Pressure Gauge The Mazda RX-8 requires regular inspection of the road and park off the engine and inspect the engine oil level (page 8-10). We recommend keeping the tank over...oil due to the side of the engine oil level. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 33 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators M Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is low. It could result in your vehicle checked at an Authorized...
Owner's Manual
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... the headlight switch is turned to the or position again. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 34 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators M Dashboard Illumination Rotate the thumb wheel to red). NOTE To cancel the illumination dimmer, rotate the thumb wheel upward fully. NOTE If the dashboard...
... the headlight switch is turned to the or position again. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 34 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators M Dashboard Illumination Rotate the thumb wheel to red). NOTE To cancel the illumination dimmer, rotate the thumb wheel upward fully. NOTE If the dashboard...
Owner's Manual
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... the window. *Some models. 5-53 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Indicator light NOTE When you twice rapidly. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 53 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Headlight Washer* The ignition switch must be in the ON... position. The ignition switch must be in the ON position and the headlights must be turned on the rear window defroster. The indicator light illuminates during operation. To turn on . CAUTION Don't use sharp instruments...
... the window. *Some models. 5-53 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Indicator light NOTE When you twice rapidly. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 53 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Headlight Washer* The ignition switch must be in the ON... position. The ignition switch must be in the ON position and the headlights must be turned on the rear window defroster. The indicator light illuminates during operation. To turn on . CAUTION Don't use sharp instruments...
Owner's Manual
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... Leveling ...5-49 On reminder ...5-48 HomeLink Wireless Control System ...5-55 Hood Release ...3-18 Horn ...5-54 I Information display functions ...6-40 Instrument Cluster ...5-29 Interior Care ...8-44 Interior Lights ...6-37 J Jump-Starting ...7-20 K Keyless Entry System ...3-3 Keys ...3-2 I Ignition... Keys ...3-2 Switch ...5-2 Illuminated Entry System ...6-37 Immobilizer System ...3-21 Indicator Lights ...5-35 Cruise Main ...5-45 Cruise set ...5-45 DSC OFF ...5-44 Headlight auto-leveling malfunction ...5-46 Headlight high-beam ...5-...
... Leveling ...5-49 On reminder ...5-48 HomeLink Wireless Control System ...5-55 Hood Release ...3-18 Horn ...5-54 I Information display functions ...6-40 Instrument Cluster ...5-29 Interior Care ...8-44 Interior Lights ...6-37 J Jump-Starting ...7-20 K Keyless Entry System ...3-3 Keys ...3-2 I Ignition... Keys ...3-2 Switch ...5-2 Illuminated Entry System ...6-37 Immobilizer System ...3-21 Indicator Lights ...5-35 Cruise Main ...5-45 Cruise set ...5-45 DSC OFF ...5-44 Headlight auto-leveling malfunction ...5-46 Headlight high-beam ...5-...