Owner's Manual
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... an animal unattended in a moving vehicle are dangerous. This discourages intruders and thieves. To unlock, pull it out. 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...
... an animal unattended in a moving vehicle are dangerous. This discourages intruders and thieves. To unlock, pull it out. 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...
Owner's Manual
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Verify that the programming has been erased when you resell the vehicle. 5-60 Form No.8T69-EA-04G DO NOT release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after approximately 20 seconds. Without releasing the HomeLink ... Buttons To erase the existing programming from all three operating channels, press and , ) hold the desired HomeLink button. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page156 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (156,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qReprogramming the HomeLink system To program a device to flash after 20 seconds. Press and hold...
Verify that the programming has been erased when you resell the vehicle. 5-60 Form No.8T69-EA-04G DO NOT release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after approximately 20 seconds. Without releasing the HomeLink ... Buttons To erase the existing programming from all three operating channels, press and , ) hold the desired HomeLink button. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page156 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (156,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qReprogramming the HomeLink system To program a device to flash after 20 seconds. Press and hold...
Owner's Manual
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...possible to break the sound into two channels, stereo FM has even less range than clear days. Ionosphere FM wave 100-200 km (60-120 miles) Signals from the source. FM Station Atmospheric conditions can be heard as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. However...to receive both the direct signal and the reflected signal at the same time. This problem may sometimes be received at the same time. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page167 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (167,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qRadio Reception AM characteristics AM ...
...possible to break the sound into two channels, stereo FM has even less range than clear days. Ionosphere FM wave 100-200 km (60-120 miles) Signals from the source. FM Station Atmospheric conditions can be heard as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. However...to receive both the direct signal and the reflected signal at the same time. This problem may sometimes be received at the same time. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page167 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (167,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qRadio Reception AM characteristics AM ...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page238 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (238,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ... that, every 24 months I I I I I I Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) I I R R I I Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 60 months L L L L L L L L Inspect every year I I ENGINE Engine oil Engine oil filter Drive belt AIR FILTER Air filter IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs FUEL SYSTEM Fuel filter Fuel...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page238 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (238,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ... that, every 24 months I I I I I I Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) I I R R I I Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 60 months L L L L L L L L Inspect every year I I ENGINE Engine oil Engine oil filter Drive belt AIR FILTER Air filter IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs FUEL SYSTEM Fuel filter Fuel...
Owner's Manual
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... *2 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to perform ...maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page239 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (239,1) Maintenance and Care...30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 ...
... *2 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to perform ...maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page239 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (239,1) Maintenance and Care...30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 ...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page240 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (240,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of all lights CHASSIS ... Driveshaft dust boots Exhaust system and heat shields All locks and hinges Washer fluid level Flat tire repair kit*2 I I R R R R I I I I Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months; after that, every 24 months I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I R I I I Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) I I I I I I I I I I R R I L I Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page240 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (240,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of all lights CHASSIS ... Driveshaft dust boots Exhaust system and heat shields All locks and hinges Washer fluid level Flat tire repair kit*2 I I R R R R I I I I Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months; after that, every 24 months I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I R I I I Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) I I I I I I I I I I R R I L I Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or...
Owner's Manual
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Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date. 48 96 60 8-7 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page241 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (241,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Number of months or kilometers ..., failure to ensure long-term reliability. *2 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to perform maintenance on these items will not void ...
Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date. 48 96 60 8-7 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page241 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (241,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Number of months or kilometers ..., failure to ensure long-term reliability. *2 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to perform maintenance on these items will not void ...
Owner's Manual
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... necessary to overcome engine friction. -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 5W-20 8-12 Form No.8T69-EA-04G and Japanese automobile manufacturers. -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 qRecommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. and CANADA The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of the engine depends on...
... necessary to overcome engine friction. -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 5W-20 8-12 Form No.8T69-EA-04G and Japanese automobile manufacturers. -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 qRecommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. and CANADA The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of the engine depends on...
Owner's Manual
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... examine the level. Warm up the engine to the oil pan. 6. Pull it fully. -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Full OK 5W-20 Low qInspecting Engine Oil Level 1. It's OK between L and F on the dipstick represents the following: Oil capacity L (US...) The quality designation SL, or ILSAC must be on a level surface. 2. Be sure the vehicle is on the label. 5. CAUTION Don't add engine oil over F. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page247 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (247,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Except U.S.A. and CANADA 4.
... examine the level. Warm up the engine to the oil pan. 6. Pull it fully. -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Full OK 5W-20 Low qInspecting Engine Oil Level 1. It's OK between L and F on the dipstick represents the following: Oil capacity L (US...) The quality designation SL, or ILSAC must be on a level surface. 2. Be sure the vehicle is on the label. 5. CAUTION Don't add engine oil over F. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page247 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (247,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Except U.S.A. and CANADA 4.
Owner's Manual
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...radiator and between the F and L marks on the coolant reservoir when the engine is cool. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page250 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (250,1) Maintenance and ... This could damage the cooling system. If new coolant is required frequently, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qChanging Coolant Change coolant according to prevent corrosion and freezing. Don't add only water...page 8-3). DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol antifreeze. Replace any that contains more than 60 % antifreeze. DO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol with the coolant. This would reduce ...
...radiator and between the F and L marks on the coolant reservoir when the engine is cool. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page250 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (250,1) Maintenance and ... This could damage the cooling system. If new coolant is required frequently, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qChanging Coolant Change coolant according to prevent corrosion and freezing. Don't add only water...page 8-3). DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol antifreeze. Replace any that contains more than 60 % antifreeze. DO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol with the coolant. This would reduce ...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page265 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (265,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE qTemporary Spare Tire Your Mazda is not equipped with a snow tire or a conventional tire. Be sure to install the tire pressure sensors whenever tires or ...wear solid-band indicator appears, replace the tire with a genuine wheel. Inspect the temporary spare tire at 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/ cm2 or bar, 60 psi). (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l When tires with steel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls are replaced. Replace the tire when this happens....
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page265 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (265,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE qTemporary Spare Tire Your Mazda is not equipped with a snow tire or a conventional tire. Be sure to install the tire pressure sensors whenever tires or ...wear solid-band indicator appears, replace the tire with a genuine wheel. Inspect the temporary spare tire at 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/ cm2 or bar, 60 psi). (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l When tires with steel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls are replaced. Replace the tire when this happens....
Owner's Manual
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....3 in) qWeights Item GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) CW (Curb Weight) Front Rear U.S.A. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page311 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (311,1) Specifications qCapacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Engine oil With... oil filter replacement Without oil filter replacement L 3.5 3.3 9.8 1.75 8.7 1.3 60 Unit US qt 3.7 3.5 10.4 1.8 9.2 1.4 15.9 (US gal) Imp qt 3.1 2.9 8.6 1.5 7.7 1.1 13.2 (Imp gal) Coolant Manual transmission oil...
....3 in) qWeights Item GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) CW (Curb Weight) Front Rear U.S.A. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page311 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (311,1) Specifications qCapacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Engine oil With... oil filter replacement Without oil filter replacement L 3.5 3.3 9.8 1.75 8.7 1.3 60 Unit US qt 3.7 3.5 10.4 1.8 9.2 1.4 15.9 (US gal) Imp qt 3.1 2.9 8.6 1.5 7.7 1.1 13.2 (Imp gal) Coolant Manual transmission oil...