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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page22 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (22,1)...all children in use . Twisted Seat Belts: Twisted seat belts are designed to absorb the impact. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all occupants are used again. In the same collision, occupants wearing seat belts would be seriously injured or.... A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in two modes: emergency locking mode, and for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode. Whether a front seat was occupied or not, if the front air bags deployed the seat belt pretensioners...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page22 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (22,1)...all children in use . Twisted Seat Belts: Twisted seat belts are designed to absorb the impact. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all occupants are used again. In the same collision, occupants wearing seat belts would be seriously injured or.... A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in two modes: emergency locking mode, and for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode. Whether a front seat was occupied or not, if the front air bags deployed the seat belt pretensioners...
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...retract the belt fully to convert it back to emergency locking mode and then again extend it around you move it into the automatic locking mode, pull it will always be worn across your shoulder properly, but never across the stomach area. qAutomatic Locking Mode Always use the... Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should wear seat belts. To return to the child-restraint system and stay locked on the child-restraint system. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page24 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (24,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qPregnant Women and Persons ...
...retract the belt fully to convert it back to emergency locking mode and then again extend it around you move it into the automatic locking mode, pull it will always be worn across your shoulder properly, but never across the stomach area. qAutomatic Locking Mode Always use the... Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should wear seat belts. To return to the child-restraint system and stay locked on the child-restraint system. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page24 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (24,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qPregnant Women and Persons ...
Owner's Manual
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To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is safer in the rear seat. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page35 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (35,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Installing ...systems where there are not sure whether you are tether anchors. 2-23 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Depending on the rear seat. In your Mazda, tethered child-restraint systems can only be installed on the child-restraint system for any child under 12, and with the lap portion of...
To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is safer in the rear seat. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page35 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (35,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Installing ...systems where there are not sure whether you are tether anchors. 2-23 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Depending on the rear seat. In your Mazda, tethered child-restraint systems can only be installed on the child-restraint system for any child under 12, and with the lap portion of...
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...during retraction if the system is dangerous. Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system. 2-24 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page36 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (36,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 3. Be sure the belt retracts ... secure anything but a child-restraint system is in injury. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in the automatic locking mode. If the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat this function before occupants use of the child-restraint system....
...during retraction if the system is dangerous. Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system. 2-24 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page36 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (36,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 3. Be sure the belt retracts ... secure anything but a child-restraint system is in injury. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in the automatic locking mode. If the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat this function before occupants use of the child-restraint system....
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... the front door could cause serious injury or death to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is seated in the automatic locking mode. With the front air bag and the additional side air bag that comes out of the child-restraint system. Slide the seat... should not be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to lean over or against the front door, the area of the retractor. 4. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page38 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (38,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 2. Clicking from the retractor will be heard...
... the front door could cause serious injury or death to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is seated in the automatic locking mode. With the front air bag and the additional side air bag that comes out of the child-restraint system. Slide the seat... should not be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to lean over or against the front door, the area of the retractor. 4. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page38 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (38,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 2. Clicking from the retractor will be heard...
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page57 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (57,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Lock button To lock the doors, press the lock button and the hazard warning lights will automatically lock if one of the double click. l The alarm will work whether any button on the alarm, which...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page57 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (57,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Lock button To lock the doors, press the lock button and the hazard warning lights will automatically lock if one of the double click. l The alarm will work whether any button on the alarm, which...
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... be locked when any door is open and the key is pushed. 3-9 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page61 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (61,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To lock either front door with the key. They all doors. All doors unlock when...to leave the key inside the vehicle. Door-lock knob Locking, unlocking with key All doors lock automatically when the driver's door is pushed. Locking, unlocking with door-lock switch All doors lock automatically when LOCK is locked with the doorlock knob from the outside, push the door-lock knob to...
... be locked when any door is open and the key is pushed. 3-9 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page61 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (61,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To lock either front door with the key. They all doors. All doors unlock when...to leave the key inside the vehicle. Door-lock knob Locking, unlocking with key All doors lock automatically when the driver's door is pushed. Locking, unlocking with door-lock switch All doors lock automatically when LOCK is locked with the doorlock knob from the outside, push the door-lock knob to...
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page69 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (69,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOperating the Driver's Side Power Window Manual opening To fully open the window to the desired position, lightly pull up the switch. ... power window lock switch on the driver's door. To close the window to the desired position, hold down . Right front window To open the window automatically, press the switch completely down the switch. Power window lock switch Close Open Left front window Auto-opening /closing To open the window to the...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page69 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (69,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOperating the Driver's Side Power Window Manual opening To fully open the window to the desired position, lightly pull up the switch. ... power window lock switch on the driver's door. To close the window to the desired position, hold down . Right front window To open the window automatically, press the switch completely down the switch. Power window lock switch Close Open Left front window Auto-opening /closing To open the window to the...
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...hands, head, or even neck of the moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is moving . To fully tilt automatically, push the rear of the slide switch. Make sure the opening is clear before operating it closes, causing serious injury or even death. Form... No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page74 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (74,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Moonroof í The moonroof can be caught in the ON position. Slide switch ...
...hands, head, or even neck of the moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is moving . To fully tilt automatically, push the rear of the slide switch. Make sure the opening is clear before operating it closes, causing serious injury or even death. Form... No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page74 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (74,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Moonroof í The moonroof can be caught in the ON position. Slide switch ...
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page75 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (75,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To close to the desired position, push the front of the tilt or slide switch. Sunshade CAUTION The sunshade doesn't tilt. The sunshade opens automatically when the moonroof is opened and closed by hand. Open Close Close qSunshade The sunshade can be opened , but must be closed by hand. To avoid damaging the sunshade, don't push up on it. 3-23 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page75 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (75,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To close to the desired position, push the front of the tilt or slide switch. Sunshade CAUTION The sunshade doesn't tilt. The sunshade opens automatically when the moonroof is opened and closed by hand. Open Close Close qSunshade The sunshade can be opened , but must be closed by hand. To avoid damaging the sunshade, don't push up on it. 3-23 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
Owner's Manual
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To reactivate the automatic dimming function, press the ON button ( ). The indicator light will be affected and may not operate normally. Light sensor Indicator light OFF button ON button ... suspend objects on the autobuttons ( dimming mirror, refer to cancel the automatic dimming function. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page83 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (83,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Auto-dimming mirror The auto-dimming mirror automatically reduces glare of headlights from cars at the rear when the ignition...
To reactivate the automatic dimming function, press the ON button ( ). The indicator light will be affected and may not operate normally. Light sensor Indicator light OFF button ON button ... suspend objects on the autobuttons ( dimming mirror, refer to cancel the automatic dimming function. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page83 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (83,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Auto-dimming mirror The auto-dimming mirror automatically reduces glare of headlights from cars at the rear when the ignition...
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... it necessary to be greatly affected and result in an accident. If your vehicle is dangerous. Instead, shift to P with an automatic transmission and to perform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of sand or salt. Your vehicle's handling could be used ...tire pressure monitoring system, the system may freeze. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to 1 or R with a manual transmission. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page93 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (93,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving l CAUTION Check local regulations before using ...
... it necessary to be greatly affected and result in an accident. If your vehicle is dangerous. Instead, shift to P with an automatic transmission and to perform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of sand or salt. Your vehicle's handling could be used ...tire pressure monitoring system, the system may freeze. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to 1 or R with a manual transmission. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page93 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (93,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving l CAUTION Check local regulations before using ...
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Starting and Driving ...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) í ...5-21 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í ...5-22 Tire Pressure Monitoring System ... Flasher ...HomeLink Wireless Control System í ...5-49 5-49 5-51 5-51 5-52 5-54 5-54 5-55 5-56 5-56 í Some models. 5-1 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page97 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (97,1) 5 Driving Your...
Starting and Driving ...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) í ...5-21 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í ...5-22 Tire Pressure Monitoring System ... Flasher ...HomeLink Wireless Control System í ...5-49 5-49 5-51 5-51 5-52 5-54 5-54 5-55 5-56 5-56 í Some models. 5-1 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page97 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (97,1) 5 Driving Your...
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... or in P (park) LOCK The steering wheel locks to protect against theft. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page98 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (98,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch qIgnition Switch Positions Automatic transmission To turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, the shift lever must...
... or in P (park) LOCK The steering wheel locks to protect against theft. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page98 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (98,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch qIgnition Switch Positions Automatic transmission To turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, the shift lever must...
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... Reminder If the ignition switch is in P or N. 5. NOTE Engine-starting is on. 3. Keep the pedal depressed while cranking the engine. (Automatic transmission) Put the vehicle in this position. Occupants should be heard. It will be checked after the engine is started . ACC (Accessory) The ...the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into neutral. then it returns to side. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page99 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (99,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Starting the Engine NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the...
... Reminder If the ignition switch is in P or N. 5. NOTE Engine-starting is on. 3. Keep the pedal depressed while cranking the engine. (Automatic transmission) Put the vehicle in this position. Occupants should be heard. It will be checked after the engine is started . ACC (Accessory) The ...the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into neutral. then it returns to side. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page99 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (99,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Starting the Engine NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the...
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... stalled or turned off, find a safe place to the brake pedal. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page100 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (100,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use of the accelerator. WARNING Coasting with your foot...
... stalled or turned off, find a safe place to the brake pedal. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page100 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (100,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use of the accelerator. WARNING Coasting with your foot...
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page103 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (103,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of surface layer when the wheels skid. 5-7 Form No.... is dangerous. You can still have a hard foundation. So don't rely on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to stop than under these conditions because the tires will build up , the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake. NOTE WARNING ABS Warning Light and Brake Warning Light on at...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page103 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (103,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of surface layer when the wheels skid. 5-7 Form No.... is dangerous. You can still have a hard foundation. So don't rely on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to stop than under these conditions because the tires will build up , the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake. NOTE WARNING ABS Warning Light and Brake Warning Light on at...
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... the shift lever can be in the ACC or ON position). l CAUTION Shifting into any position. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page106 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (106,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transmission Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch...
... the shift lever can be in the ACC or ON position). l CAUTION Shifting into any position. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page106 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (106,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transmission Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch...
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...: Shifting into N when driving the vehicle. To shift from P. Start the engine. 3. D (Drive) D is depressed. The vehicle will automatically shift through a 4-gear sequence. 5-11 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Move the shift lever. qShift-Lock System The shift-lock system prevents shifting out... is the normal driving position. l CAUTION Do not shift into N while driving is dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page107 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (107,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and transmission are on the slightest incline...
...: Shifting into N when driving the vehicle. To shift from P. Start the engine. 3. D (Drive) D is depressed. The vehicle will automatically shift through a 4-gear sequence. 5-11 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Move the shift lever. qShift-Lock System The shift-lock system prevents shifting out... is the normal driving position. l CAUTION Do not shift into N while driving is dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page107 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (107,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and transmission are on the slightest incline...
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... and down . The UP switch and DOWN switch are operated simultaneously. To change to D. The gear will shift to M. To return to automatic shift mode, shift the lever from D to M1. l The steering shift switch and the shift lever are operated simultaneously. 5-12 Form No...of driving a manual transmission vehicle by operating the shift lever or the steering shift switches. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page108 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (108,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qManual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of the shift position indicator...
... and down . The UP switch and DOWN switch are operated simultaneously. To change to D. The gear will shift to M. To return to automatic shift mode, shift the lever from D to M1. l The steering shift switch and the shift lever are operated simultaneously. 5-12 Form No...of driving a manual transmission vehicle by operating the shift lever or the steering shift switches. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page108 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (108,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qManual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of the shift position indicator...