Owner's Manual
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... CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in many ways. Illustrations complement the words of your Mazda. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of the manual...vehicle. Please refer to your manual. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in the manual. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page4 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (4,1) How to ... important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. Index: A good place to start is ignored. The above symbol, located on some parts of all information in this manual...
... CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in many ways. Illustrations complement the words of your Mazda. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of the manual...vehicle. Please refer to your manual. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in the manual. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page4 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (4,1) How to ... important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. Index: A good place to start is ignored. The above symbol, located on some parts of all information in this manual...
Owner's Manual
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...other person only the valet key. This could play with them in a place where your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code number ready. They could result in someone being badly injured or even killed....or even make a replacement key. Refer to the key set; 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... place, but not in the vehicle) for information regarding keys and engine starting on the plate attached to Immobilizer System (page 3-24) for use if you need to make the...
...other person only the valet key. This could play with them in a place where your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code number ready. They could result in someone being badly injured or even killed....or even make a replacement key. Refer to the key set; 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... place, but not in the vehicle) for information regarding keys and engine starting on the plate attached to Immobilizer System (page 3-24) for use if you need to make the...
Owner's Manual
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... for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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 the electronic signal from the ignition key not being transmitted ... touch or come near the key. 3-24 Form No.8T69-EA-04G l A key ring rests on places such as the engine may not start only with a key the system recognizes. To avoid damage to the key, do not allow the following, as the dashboard or hood, under ...
... for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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 the electronic signal from the ignition key not being transmitted ... touch or come near the key. 3-24 Form No.8T69-EA-04G l A key ring rests on places such as the engine may not start only with a key the system recognizes. To avoid damage to the key, do not allow the following, as the dashboard or hood, under ...
Owner's Manual
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...must accept any interference received, including interference that may have a malfunction. If the engine doesn't start with the correct ignition key. 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 15 of the device. Operation is subject... key, and the security indicator light keeps illuminating or flashing, the system may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Operation is disarmed. 3-25 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
...must accept any interference received, including interference that may have a malfunction. If the engine doesn't start with the correct ignition key. 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 15 of the device. Operation is subject... key, and the security indicator light keeps illuminating or flashing, the system may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Operation is disarmed. 3-25 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
Owner's Manual
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...codes of your engine fails to restart it and try starting the engine again. Since the electronic codes are reset when repairing the immobilizer system, the keys are only available through an Authorized Mazda Dealer. They are needed. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page78 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11...light flashes continuously while you are driving, don't shut off the engine while the light is turned to it doesn't start . If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda Dealer will not start after 3 or more , then reinsert it . l The keys carry a unique electronic code. Always keep a spare...
...codes of your engine fails to restart it and try starting the engine again. Since the electronic codes are reset when repairing the immobilizer system, the keys are only available through an Authorized Mazda Dealer. They are needed. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page78 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11...light flashes continuously while you are driving, don't shut off the engine while the light is turned to it doesn't start . If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda Dealer will not start after 3 or more , then reinsert it . l The keys carry a unique electronic code. Always keep a spare...
Owner's Manual
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... glare of headlights from headlights Manual day/night mirror Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page82 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (82,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by turning the ignition switch to the... dangerous. Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to hit another car when changing lanes. Your rear view will be restricted, and you start driving.
... glare of headlights from headlights Manual day/night mirror Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page82 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (82,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by turning the ignition switch to the... dangerous. Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to hit another car when changing lanes. Your rear view will be restricted, and you start driving.
Owner's Manual
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Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ...Fuel Requirements ...Emission Control System ...Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ... 4-2 4-2 4-3 4-5 Before Starting the Engine ...4-6 Before Getting In ...4-6 After Getting In ...4-6 Driving Tips ...4-7 Break-In Period ...4-7 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-7 Hazardous Driving ...4-8 Rocking the ...Vehicle ...4-8 Winter Driving ...4-9 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 Overloading ...4-11 Towing ...4-12 Trailer Towing ...4-12 4-1 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page85 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (85,1) 4 Before Driving Your...
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ...Fuel Requirements ...Emission Control System ...Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ... 4-2 4-2 4-3 4-5 Before Starting the Engine ...4-6 Before Getting In ...4-6 After Getting In ...4-6 Driving Tips ...4-7 Break-In Period ...4-7 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-7 Hazardous Driving ...4-8 Rocking the ...Vehicle ...4-8 Winter Driving ...4-9 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 Overloading ...4-11 Towing ...4-12 Trailer Towing ...4-12 4-1 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page85 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (85,1) 4 Before Driving Your...
Owner's Manual
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... the converter and cause poor performance. l l l l l l USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page87 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (87,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system ... emissions requirements. All inspections and adjustments must be made on the catalyst inside the converter or cause the converter to push-start or pull-start your vehicle to penalties. 4-3 Form No.8T69-EA-04G In some states, such modification made by a qualified technician. ...
... the converter and cause poor performance. l l l l l l USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page87 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (87,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system ... emissions requirements. All inspections and adjustments must be made on the catalyst inside the converter or cause the converter to push-start or pull-start your vehicle to penalties. 4-3 Form No.8T69-EA-04G In some states, such modification made by a qualified technician. ...
Owner's Manual
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... Windows Closed: Exhaust gas is dangerous. When your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before starting the engine. 4-5 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page89 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (89,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust...
... Windows Closed: Exhaust gas is dangerous. When your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before starting the engine. 4-5 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page89 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (89,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page90 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (90,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l After Getting In l l l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside mirrors adjusted? Are the inside and outside ...be inspected. See Maintenance, Section 8. l l l l l l NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be in your Mazda. 4-6 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Check all warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to back up, make sure the brake warning light goes...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page90 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (90,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l After Getting In l l l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside mirrors adjusted? Are the inside and outside ...be inspected. See Maintenance, Section 8. l l l l l l NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be in your Mazda. 4-6 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Check all warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to back up, make sure the brake warning light goes...
Owner's Manual
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... in correct alignment. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda. Use these suggestions to help save money on rough roads. Use the air conditioner only when necessary. Slow down on fuel and repairs. l l l l l ...ups. Keep the engine tuned. Keep the tires properly inflated. Avoid full-throttle starts. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page91 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (91,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. Never stop the...
... in correct alignment. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda. Use these suggestions to help save money on rough roads. Use the air conditioner only when necessary. Slow down on fuel and repairs. l l l l l ...ups. Keep the engine tuned. Keep the tires properly inflated. Avoid full-throttle starts. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page91 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (91,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. Never stop the...
Owner's Manual
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...snow, mud, sand, or similar hazard: l WARNING Spinning the Wheels: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at more traction in starting on slippery surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the rear wheels.... If your vehicle is equipped with the pedal by using a light up-down motion. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page92 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (92,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower ...
...snow, mud, sand, or similar hazard: l WARNING Spinning the Wheels: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at more traction in starting on slippery surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the rear wheels.... If your vehicle is equipped with the pedal by using a light up-down motion. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page92 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (92,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower ...
Owner's Manual
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... ...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 ... Warning 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...
... ...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 ... Warning 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...
Owner's Manual
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Only in this position can the key be in P (park) LOCK The steering wheel locks to the LOCK position. 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 it to protect against theft. Shift lever...
Only in this position can the key be in P (park) LOCK The steering wheel locks to the LOCK position. 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 it to protect against theft. Shift lever...
Owner's Manual
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..., a beep sound will not operate if the shift lever is not in P or N. 5. NOTE Engine-starting is on. 3. 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 steering wheel from side to...
..., a beep sound will not operate if the shift lever is not in P or N. 5. NOTE Engine-starting is on. 3. 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 steering wheel from side to...
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... effort, and the brake's power-assist could cause loss of the brakes. 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. Don.... This will require more than the red zone. This could be cut at high speeds. l l 5-4 Form No.8T69-EA-04G After starting the engine, let it should be greater than normal to coast when the engine is dangerous. The fuel supply will be...
... effort, and the brake's power-assist could cause loss of the brakes. 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. Don.... This will require more than the red zone. This could be cut at high speeds. l l 5-4 Form No.8T69-EA-04G After starting the engine, let it should be greater than normal to coast when the engine is dangerous. The fuel supply will be...
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.... NOTE Releasing the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the handle up and press the button. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page101 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (101,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the brake handle fully upward. For...
.... NOTE Releasing the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the handle up and press the button. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page101 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (101,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the brake handle fully upward. For...
Owner's Manual
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... go closer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. 5-6 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page102 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (102,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light Even if the light goes off, have your brakes may not work...case, the ABS warning light comes on at the same time (page 5-41). If the warning light remains on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to stop than under normal circumstances. This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parking brake ...
... go closer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. 5-6 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page102 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (102,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light Even if the light goes off, have your brakes may not work...case, the ABS warning light comes on at the same time (page 5-41). If the warning light remains on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to stop than under normal circumstances. This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parking brake ...
Owner's Manual
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...the tires will build up , the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake. If this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. qABS Warning Light WARNING ABS: The ABS cannot compensate for safe driving. So ... may require less distance to press down on for example) which usually have an accident. 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...
...the tires will build up , the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake. If this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. qABS Warning Light WARNING ABS: The ABS cannot compensate for safe driving. So ... may require less distance to press down on for example) which usually have an accident. 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...
Owner's Manual
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This is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on. Push the shift lever downward and shift to warn that the pads should be replaced. The brakes could fail and cause a serious accident. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page104 Wednesday, June ...9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (104,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE When the engine is due to a weak battery, not a malfunction. Manual ...
This is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on. Push the shift lever downward and shift to warn that the pads should be replaced. The brakes could fail and cause a serious accident. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page104 Wednesday, June ...9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (104,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE When the engine is due to a weak battery, not a malfunction. Manual ...