Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page11 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Doors and keys ...page 3-2 Power windows ...page 3-16 Hood ...page 3-21 Trunk lid ...page 3-12 Fuel-filler lid ...page 3-19 Moonroof ...page 3-22 Outside mirror ...page 3-29 Rear window defroster ...page 5-54 Antenna ...page 6-10 Windshield wiper blades ...page 8-23 Tires ...page 8-28 Light bulbs ...page 8-33 1-5 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page11 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Doors and keys ...page 3-2 Power windows ...page 3-16 Hood ...page 3-21 Trunk lid ...page 3-12 Fuel-filler lid ...page 3-19 Moonroof ...page 3-22 Outside mirror ...page 3-29 Rear window defroster ...page 5-54 Antenna ...page 6-10 Windshield wiper blades ...page 8-23 Tires ...page 8-28 Light bulbs ...page 8-33 1-5 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
Owner's Manual
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Doors and Locks ...3-2 Keys ...3-2 Keyless Entry System ...3-3 Door Locks ...3-8 Trunk Lid ...3-12 Inside Trunk Release Slide Lever ...3-15 Power Windows ...3-16 Rear Quarter Windows ...3-18 Fuel-Filler Lid and ... and Mirrors ...3-29 Steering Wheel ...3-29 Mirrors ...3-29 í Some models. 3-1 Form No.8T69-EA-04G opening/closing and adjustment of basic operations and controls; RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page53 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (53,1) 3 Knowing Your...
Doors and Locks ...3-2 Keys ...3-2 Keyless Entry System ...3-3 Door Locks ...3-8 Trunk Lid ...3-12 Inside Trunk Release Slide Lever ...3-15 Power Windows ...3-16 Rear Quarter Windows ...3-18 Fuel-Filler Lid and ... and Mirrors ...3-29 Steering Wheel ...3-29 Mirrors ...3-29 í Some models. 3-1 Form No.8T69-EA-04G opening/closing and adjustment of basic operations and controls; RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page53 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (53,1) 3 Knowing Your...
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...not in someone being badly injured or even killed. detach this plate and store it in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. Your Mazda has two kinds of keys. Also write down the code number and keep them . RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page54 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (54,1) Knowing Your... Mazda Doors and Locks Keys Here's what the keys are used for use if you must leave your children will not find or play with power windows or ...
...not in someone being badly injured or even killed. detach this plate and store it in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. Your Mazda has two kinds of keys. Also write down the code number and keep them . RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page54 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (54,1) Knowing Your... Mazda Doors and Locks Keys Here's what the keys are used for use if you must leave your children will not find or play with power windows or ...
Owner's Manual
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... holder. Get it . Disassemble it wet. Press the button slowly and accurately. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page55 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (55,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Key unfold/fold method (Retractable key type) To unfold the key, press the release button. Keyless Entry System This system locks and unlocks the...
... holder. Get it . Disassemble it wet. Press the button slowly and accurately. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page55 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (55,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Key unfold/fold method (Retractable key type) To unfold the key, press the release button. Keyless Entry System This system locks and unlocks the...
Owner's Manual
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...cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any other door is in the ignition switch. The system doesn't operate when the key is open. To install a new battery, refer to Maintenance (page 3-6). Up to 3 transmitters can be dead. Bring all transmitters to an...button while any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of Industry CANADA. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page56 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (56,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l qTransmitter Lock button Unlock button Panic button The keyless entry system...
...cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any other door is in the ignition switch. The system doesn't operate when the key is open. To install a new battery, refer to Maintenance (page 3-6). Up to 3 transmitters can be dead. Bring all transmitters to an...button while any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of Industry CANADA. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page56 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (56,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l qTransmitter Lock button Unlock button Panic button The keyless entry system...
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...lights will flash twice. Panic button You can use of the doors is in the ignition switch. Turning on the transmitter or insert the key into the ignition switch. Refer to signal for about 30 seconds. Turning off the alarm Press any button on the alarm Pressing the panic... with the transmitter, all the doors have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. 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...
...lights will flash twice. Panic button You can use of the doors is in the ignition switch. Turning on the transmitter or insert the key into the ignition switch. Refer to signal for about 30 seconds. Turning off the alarm Press any button on the alarm Pressing the panic... with the transmitter, all the doors have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. 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...
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... into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter. Dispose of the battery using cellophane or equivalent tape. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page58 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (58,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qTransmitter Maintenance Replacing the transmitter battery 1. Battery leakage could damage it. When replacing the battery...
... into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter. Dispose of the battery using cellophane or equivalent tape. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page58 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (58,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qTransmitter Maintenance Replacing the transmitter battery 1. Battery leakage could damage it. When replacing the battery...
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page59 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (59,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 3. Press the portion of the battery indicated by the party responsible for a replacement and to make the lost or stolen, bring all remaining transmitters to an Authorized Mazda ...Dealer as soon as possible for compliance could void the user's authority to the transmitter. 3-7 Form No.8T69-EA-04G qService If you have a problem with the positive pole ( facing down. ) Changes or modifications not expressly approved by A and remove the battery. Install the key...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page59 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (59,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 3. Press the portion of the battery indicated by the party responsible for a replacement and to make the lost or stolen, bring all remaining transmitters to an Authorized Mazda ...Dealer as soon as possible for compliance could void the user's authority to the transmitter. 3-7 Form No.8T69-EA-04G qService If you have a problem with the positive pole ( facing down. ) Changes or modifications not expressly approved by A and remove the battery. Install the key...
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... play with power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page60 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (60,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Door Locks qLocking, Unlocking with Key The driver's door can be thrown out in an accident. Turn the... key toward the front to unlock, toward the back to lock. So keep them . Lock ...
... play with power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page60 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (60,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Door Locks qLocking, Unlocking with Key The driver's door can be thrown out in an accident. Turn the... key toward the front to unlock, toward the back to lock. So keep them . Lock ...
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... the unlocked position in the unlock position a second longer. All doors unlock when the driver's door is unlocked and the key is held in the driver's door lock for about a second unlocks all unlock when the unmarked part of the door-lock switch is pushed. 3-9 Form ... close the door. NOTE qPower Door Locks NOTE All doors cannot be careful not to the center position. 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 door-lock switch All doors lock automatically when LOCK...
... the unlocked position in the unlock position a second longer. All doors unlock when the driver's door is unlocked and the key is held in the driver's door lock for about a second unlocks all unlock when the unmarked part of the door-lock switch is pushed. 3-9 Form ... close the door. NOTE qPower Door Locks NOTE All doors cannot be careful not to the center position. 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 door-lock switch All doors lock automatically when LOCK...
Owner's Manual
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... keyless entry system transmitter, refer to play with the keys is dangerous. Opening the trunk lid with the key Insert the master key into the slot and turn it clockwise. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page65 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (65,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOpening and Closing the Trunk Opening... is dangerous. Don't leave the car or the trunk unlocked. Babies left sleeping and kids who lock themselves in a car at any time. The valet key will not operate this lock (page 3-2).
... keyless entry system transmitter, refer to play with the keys is dangerous. Opening the trunk lid with the key Insert the master key into the slot and turn it clockwise. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page65 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (65,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOpening and Closing the Trunk Opening... is dangerous. Don't leave the car or the trunk unlocked. Babies left sleeping and kids who lock themselves in a car at any time. The valet key will not operate this lock (page 3-2).
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... As an added security feature, the remote release may be operated. OFF position NOTE To prevent the battery from opening the trunk without the master key. ON position 3-14 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Pull up on when the lid is open for a long period when the engine is secured. ... trunk lid release can be canceled to make sure it 's closed. Be careful not slam it locks securely. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page66 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (66,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Closing the trunk lid Grasp the inner handle and pull the trunk lid down, then...
... As an added security feature, the remote release may be operated. OFF position NOTE To prevent the battery from opening the trunk without the master key. ON position 3-14 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Pull up on when the lid is open for a long period when the engine is secured. ... trunk lid release can be canceled to make sure it 's closed. Be careful not slam it locks securely. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page66 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (66,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Closing the trunk lid Grasp the inner handle and pull the trunk lid down, then...
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... or trunks can be tempted to play around vehicles and use the trunk as a hiding place. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page67 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (67,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Inside Trunk Release Slide Lever Your vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release slide...or the trunk unlocked. Don't leave your children or pets alone in possible injury or death from being a tempting place to play with the keys is dangerous. WARNING Open Trunk Lid and Children: Leaving the trunk lid open the trunk lid and climb inside the vehicle. Always keep the ...
... or trunks can be tempted to play around vehicles and use the trunk as a hiding place. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page67 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (67,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Inside Trunk Release Slide Lever Your vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release slide...or the trunk unlocked. Don't leave your children or pets alone in possible injury or death from being a tempting place to play with the keys is dangerous. WARNING Open Trunk Lid and Children: Leaving the trunk lid open the trunk lid and climb inside the vehicle. Always keep the ...
Owner's Manual
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...touch or come near the key grip. Expose the key to the key, do not allow the following, as the dashboard or hood, under direct sunlight. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page76 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (76,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System The... immobilizer system allows the engine to start due to any kind of magnetic field. l Spare keys or keys for electronic purchases, or...
...touch or come near the key grip. Expose the key to the key, do not allow the following, as the dashboard or hood, under direct sunlight. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page76 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (76,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System The... immobilizer system allows the engine to start due to any kind of magnetic field. l Spare keys or keys for electronic purchases, or...
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... operation. (CANADA) This device complies with the correct ignition key, and the security indicator light keeps illuminating or flashing, the system may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page77 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (77,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with part...
... operation. (CANADA) This device complies with the correct ignition key, and the security indicator light keeps illuminating or flashing, the system may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page77 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (77,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with part...
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page78 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (78,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l qMaintenance If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda Dealer will not start , check the security indicator light. If you won't be able to restart it. Since the electronic codes ...light flashes continuously while you are driving, don't shut off the engine while the light is not possible. Bring all the remaining keys to the Authorized Mazda Dealer to start . CAUTION To avoid damage to your engine fails to reset. If it and try starting the engine again....
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page78 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (78,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l qMaintenance If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda Dealer will not start , check the security indicator light. If you won't be able to restart it. Since the electronic codes ...light flashes continuously while you are driving, don't shut off the engine while the light is not possible. Bring all the remaining keys to the Authorized Mazda Dealer to start . CAUTION To avoid damage to your engine fails to reset. If it and try starting the engine again....
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page79 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (79,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Theft-Deterrent System í The optional ...the trunk lid . l Forcing open a door, the hood or the trunk lid. Press the area on your key and transmitter. l Locking the doors with the transmitter. NOTE l If the system is triggered again, the lights and...that the system is turned off by any one of the following : l Unlock a door with the key or the transmitter even when the system is attempted, the system sounds the horn and flashes the hazard...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page79 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (79,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Theft-Deterrent System í The optional ...the trunk lid . l Forcing open a door, the hood or the trunk lid. Press the area on your key and transmitter. l Locking the doors with the transmitter. NOTE l If the system is triggered again, the lights and...that the system is turned off by any one of the following : l Unlock a door with the key or the transmitter even when the system is attempted, the system sounds the horn and flashes the hazard...
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...Labels indicating that you have any one of the front door windows. 3-28 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Mazda recommends that your vehicle is equipped with the theftdeterrent system, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l NOTE If you affix them to the lower rear corner of the following methods: l ...Unlock a door or the trunk lid with the key. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page80 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (80,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qTo Stop an Alarm A triggered alarm can be turned off by any problem with a...
...Labels indicating that you have any one of the front door windows. 3-28 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Mazda recommends that your vehicle is equipped with the theftdeterrent system, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l NOTE If you affix them to the lower rear corner of the following methods: l ...Unlock a door or the trunk lid with the key. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page80 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (80,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qTo Stop an Alarm A triggered alarm can be turned off by any problem with a...
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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 be removed. Manual transmission To turn it to the LOCK position, push the...
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 be removed. Manual transmission To turn it to the LOCK position, push the...
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... ignition switch to the START position and hold (up 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 started. Occupants should be heard. If you release the... key; This does not indicate an abnormality. ON This is the normal running position...
... ignition switch to the START position and hold (up 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 started. Occupants should be heard. If you release the... key; This does not indicate an abnormality. ON This is the normal running position...