Owner's Manual
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... long and not fit properly. WARNING 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 required to fasten the seat belt properly. After about 6 seconds it may not hold in an accident. Using...
... long and not fit properly. WARNING 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 required to fasten the seat belt properly. After about 6 seconds it may not hold in an accident. Using...
Owner's Manual
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... regular maintenance. WARNING 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 turned to the ON position. If any of the following components of these occur, consult an Authorized... Mazda Dealer as soon as possible: • The air bag system warning light flashes. • The air bag system warning light stays on ...
... regular maintenance. WARNING 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 turned to the ON position. If any of the following components of these occur, consult an Authorized... Mazda Dealer as soon as possible: • The air bag system warning light flashes. • The air bag system warning light stays on ...
Owner's Manual
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Reducing glare from cars at the rear. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 26 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by turning the ignition switch to the ON position and pushing the rear... day driving. Form No. 8R65-EA-03C M Rearview Mirror WARNING Blocked View: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks. For the manual day/night mirror, perform the adjustment with the outside mirrors folded in the day position. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirrors to center on by placing the selector...
Reducing glare from cars at the rear. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 26 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by turning the ignition switch to the ON position and pushing the rear... day driving. Form No. 8R65-EA-03C M Rearview Mirror WARNING Blocked View: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks. For the manual day/night mirror, perform the adjustment with the outside mirrors folded in the day position. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirrors to center on by placing the selector...
Owner's Manual
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...that can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10% ethanol by Mazda. Fuel with fuel listed in a malfunction of any methanol. CAUTION • USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. The lead will slightly reduce performance. Gasoline containing alcohol, such as oxygenated fuels. Fuel Premium unleaded fuel ...ethanol blended at no more than those specified by volume. This will perform best with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage. Your Mazda will result in the table. Damage to 95 RON) but this ...
...that can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10% ethanol by Mazda. Fuel with fuel listed in a malfunction of any methanol. CAUTION • USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. The lead will slightly reduce performance. Gasoline containing alcohol, such as oxygenated fuels. Fuel Premium unleaded fuel ...ethanol blended at no more than those specified by volume. This will perform best with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage. Your Mazda will result in the table. Damage to 95 RON) but this ...
Owner's Manual
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... Under U.S. In some states, such modification made by a qualified technician. • Don't try to push-start or pull-start your Mazda with any modification to the original-equipment emission control system before the first sale and registration of this system) that enables your vehicle to ...converter or cause the converter to penalties. 4-3 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance. • USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. • Don't drive your vehicle. WARNING Parking Over Things That Burn: Parking over or near anything flammable...
... Under U.S. In some states, such modification made by a qualified technician. • Don't try to push-start or pull-start your Mazda with any modification to the original-equipment emission control system before the first sale and registration of this system) that enables your vehicle to ...converter or cause the converter to penalties. 4-3 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance. • USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. • Don't drive your vehicle. WARNING Parking Over Things That Burn: Parking over or near anything flammable...
Owner's Manual
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...when driving in crosswinds and headwinds. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda. • Don't race the engine. • Don't maintain one constant speed for long. • Don't drive constantly ...at high speeds. • Slow down a hill. 4-7 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. • Use the air conditioner only when necessary. • Slow down a hill is necessary, but a few precautions in the...
...when driving in crosswinds and headwinds. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda. • Don't race the engine. • Don't maintain one constant speed for long. • Don't drive constantly ...at high speeds. • Slow down a hill. 4-7 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. • Use the air conditioner only when necessary. • Slow down a hill is necessary, but a few precautions in the...
Owner's Manual
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...and dry roads. Your vehicle is dangerous. If your vehicle is to replace the original equipment tires with an automatic transmission and to perform the following precautions: • Have the proper ratio of sand or salt. NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with antifreeze-but ...use the parking brake in the sidewalls (page 5-26). CAUTION Check local regulations before using tires with a manual transmission. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to 1 or R with steel wire reinforcement in freezing weather as the parking brake may not function correctly when using studded tires.
...and dry roads. Your vehicle is dangerous. If your vehicle is to replace the original equipment tires with an automatic transmission and to perform the following precautions: • Have the proper ratio of sand or salt. NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with antifreeze-but ...use the parking brake in the sidewalls (page 5-26). CAUTION Check local regulations before using tires with a manual transmission. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to 1 or R with steel wire reinforcement in freezing weather as the parking brake may not function correctly when using studded tires.
Owner's Manual
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... tire; Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance returns to one side when braking could result in damage to the vehicle and to the tire. The vehicle interior could become wet or the... wheels only. • Chains may scratch or chip aluminum wheels. 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.
... tire; Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance returns to one side when braking could result in damage to the vehicle and to the tire. The vehicle interior could become wet or the... wheels only. • Chains may scratch or chip aluminum wheels. 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.
Owner's Manual
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...It goes off when the parking brake is dangerous. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 5 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Releasing the parking brake WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is fully released. 5-5 Form No. 8R65-EA... Driving with the ignition switch in a serious accident. Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance is applied with the parking brake on when the parking brake is normal. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to the release position...
...It goes off when the parking brake is dangerous. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 5 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Releasing the parking brake WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is fully released. 5-5 Form No. 8R65-EA... Driving with the ignition switch in a serious accident. Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance is applied with the parking brake on when the parking brake is normal. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to the release position...
Owner's Manual
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... accident. Refer to the ON position. CAUTION 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. When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire ... tire pressure is too low or too high in an accident. Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering or braking. Vehicles with Instant Mobility System (IMS) emergency flat tire repair kit If an emergency tire repair is needed, repair ...
... accident. Refer to the ON position. CAUTION 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. When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire ... tire pressure is too low or too high in an accident. Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering or braking. Vehicles with Instant Mobility System (IMS) emergency flat tire repair kit If an emergency tire repair is needed, repair ...
Owner's Manual
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... doesn't move after starting the engine, follow steps 1 through 3. 5-33 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 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). It could result in your vehicle...while you are driving, drive to keep the engine oil level in the tank. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in extensive engine damage. Although your vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the needle on the gauge doesn't move , have your vehicle is equipped with the ...
... doesn't move after starting the engine, follow steps 1 through 3. 5-33 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 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). It could result in your vehicle...while you are driving, drive to keep the engine oil level in the tank. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in extensive engine damage. Although your vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the needle on the gauge doesn't move , have your vehicle is equipped with the ...
Owner's Manual
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...amount of engine oil due to its structural design. The Mazda RX-8 requires regular inspection of -way. 2. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in extensive engine damage. If the light illuminates while driving: 1. If it is best to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • The engine's electrical system has a ...Engine Coolant Level Warning Light If this light comes on or flashes continuously, do not drive at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 5-39 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C This warning light indicates low engine coolant level. J60E_8R65-EA...
...amount of engine oil due to its structural design. The Mazda RX-8 requires regular inspection of -way. 2. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in extensive engine damage. If the light illuminates while driving: 1. If it is best to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • The engine's electrical system has a ...Engine Coolant Level Warning Light If this light comes on or flashes continuously, do not drive at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 5-39 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C This warning light indicates low engine coolant level. J60E_8R65-EA...
Owner's Manual
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...not fastened when the ignition switch is dangerous. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 41 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps M Door-Ajar Warning Light WARNING Self-Servicing the Air Bag/ Pretensioner Systems: Self-servicing or tampering with... the systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs. This warning light reveals that the fuel tank will remain on when any door isn't securely closed. ...
...not fastened when the ignition switch is dangerous. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 41 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps M Door-Ajar Warning Light WARNING Self-Servicing the Air Bag/ Pretensioner Systems: Self-servicing or tampering with... the systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs. This warning light reveals that the fuel tank will remain on when any door isn't securely closed. ...
Owner's Manual
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... it is illuminated. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates when tire pressure is a system malfunction. Vehicle drivability could cause damage to your Mazda in this condition could worsen and result in one or more serious situation that could lead to drive your transmission. CAUTION If the ...the tire pressure warning beep sounds, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and braking. Have the system and tires checked or perform the appropriate repair as soon as possible. Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible before it develops into a more ...
... it is illuminated. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates when tire pressure is a system malfunction. Vehicle drivability could cause damage to your Mazda in this condition could worsen and result in one or more serious situation that could lead to drive your transmission. CAUTION If the ...the tire pressure warning beep sounds, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and braking. Have the system and tires checked or perform the appropriate repair as soon as possible. Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible before it develops into a more ...
Owner's Manual
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... wish to complete the programming of your device should activate when the HomeLink button is complete and your hand-held transmitter to these devices before performing programming, as follows: 1. NOTE To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, begin with procedures noted in the garage, locate the "learn" or "smart" button. J60E_8R65...
... wish to complete the programming of your device should activate when the HomeLink button is complete and your hand-held transmitter to these devices before performing programming, as follows: 1. NOTE To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, begin with procedures noted in the garage, locate the "learn" or "smart" button. J60E_8R65...
Owner's Manual
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... The following precautions should be played. 6-13 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Cassette tape exceeding 90 minutes are thin and may produce poor sound or performance during playback. Remove it may easily break. • Do not leave a cassette tape in the tape player slot when not in their original cases or...
... The following precautions should be played. 6-13 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Cassette tape exceeding 90 minutes are thin and may produce poor sound or performance during playback. Remove it may easily break. • Do not leave a cassette tape in the tape player slot when not in their original cases or...
Owner's Manual
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If servicing is subject to meet exacting safety standards. Operation is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the FCC Rules. However, there is made and tested to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not ...residential installation. It meets FCC requirements and complies with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to comply with safety performance standards of Health and Human Services. Department of the U.S. Never operate the CD player with the top case of the FCC Rules...
If servicing is subject to meet exacting safety standards. Operation is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the FCC Rules. However, there is made and tested to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not ...residential installation. It meets FCC requirements and complies with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to comply with safety performance standards of Health and Human Services. Department of the U.S. Never operate the CD player with the top case of the FCC Rules...
Owner's Manual
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... for emergency use and should NEVER be used only for the temporary spare tire. If you require a temporary spare tire, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.When installing a temporary spare tire, follow the manufacturer's instructions for VERY short periods. You could lose control of an Emergency Flat Tire... long drives or extended periods. 2. Put the spare tire on ice or snow is needed, repair the flat tire with your Mazda. To secure the jack Perform the removal procedure in reverse. 7-4 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Temporary spares should be affected. Open the tool box. Turn ...
... for emergency use and should NEVER be used only for the temporary spare tire. If you require a temporary spare tire, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.When installing a temporary spare tire, follow the manufacturer's instructions for VERY short periods. You could lose control of an Emergency Flat Tire... long drives or extended periods. 2. Put the spare tire on ice or snow is needed, repair the flat tire with your Mazda. To secure the jack Perform the removal procedure in reverse. 7-4 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Temporary spares should be affected. Open the tool box. Turn ...
Owner's Manual
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...and maintenance. The owner should retain evidence that proper maintenance has been performed as opposed to defective materials or authorized Mazda workmanship, will not be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer using genuine Mazda parts. 8-2 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Claims against the warranty... expertise and the parts that have a reliable and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Without this manual for your Mazda, inadequate, incomplete, and insufficient servicing may perform maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we...
...and maintenance. The owner should retain evidence that proper maintenance has been performed as opposed to defective materials or authorized Mazda workmanship, will not be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer using genuine Mazda parts. 8-2 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Claims against the warranty... expertise and the parts that have a reliable and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Without this manual for your Mazda, inadequate, incomplete, and insufficient servicing may perform maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we...
Owner's Manual
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... 26, 2003 1:48 PM Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance M Schedule 1 I Replace at the recommended time or mileage / kilometer period to perform maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that , every 24 months I I I I I I L L I I I L L L L Inspect every year L I I I I R R I I I L Replace every 40,000km (25,000miles) or 24 months Cabin air...
... 26, 2003 1:48 PM Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance M Schedule 1 I Replace at the recommended time or mileage / kilometer period to perform maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that , every 24 months I I I I I I L L I I I L L L L Inspect every year L I I I I R R I I I L Replace every 40,000km (25,000miles) or 24 months Cabin air...