Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page9 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (9,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview Rear seat ...page 2-8 Front seats ...page 2-2 ... 3-30 Ignition switch ...page 5-2 Parking brake ...page 5-5 MT shift lever ...page 5-8 AT shift lever (Sport AT) ...page 5-10 Instrument cluster ...page 5-30 Lighting control/Turn signals ...page 5-49 Fog light switch ...page 5-51 Wiper and washer lever ...page 5-52 Hazard warning flasher switch ...page 5-56 Climate control system ...page 6-2 Audio system ...page 6-10...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page9 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (9,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview Rear seat ...page 2-8 Front seats ...page 2-2 ... 3-30 Ignition switch ...page 5-2 Parking brake ...page 5-5 MT shift lever ...page 5-8 AT shift lever (Sport AT) ...page 5-10 Instrument cluster ...page 5-30 Lighting control/Turn signals ...page 5-49 Fog light switch ...page 5-51 Wiper and washer lever ...page 5-52 Hazard warning flasher switch ...page 5-56 Climate control system ...page 6-2 Audio system ...page 6-10...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page97 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (97,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-3 Brake System ...5-4 Manual ... ...5-25 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-30 Meters and Gauges ...5-30 Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ...5-36 Warning/Indicator Lights ...5-36 Beep Sounds ...5-48 Switches and Controls ...Lighting Control ...Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...Fog Lights í ...Windshield Wipers and Washer ...Headlight Washer í ...Rear Window...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page97 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (97,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-3 Brake System ...5-4 Manual ... ...5-25 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-30 Meters and Gauges ...5-30 Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ...5-36 Warning/Indicator Lights ...5-36 Beep Sounds ...5-48 Switches and Controls ...Lighting Control ...Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...Fog Lights í ...Windshield Wipers and Washer ...Headlight Washer í ...Rear Window...
Owner's Manual
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... or if it there. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page147 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (147,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Turn and Lane-Change Signals qTurn Signal Move the signal lever down (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to turn on the front fog lights. The headlight switch must...
... or if it there. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page147 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (147,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Turn and Lane-Change Signals qTurn Signal Move the signal lever down (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to turn on the front fog lights. The headlight switch must...
Owner's Manual
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...to clean the inside the window. 5-54 í Some models. Form No.8T69-EA-04G The indicator light illuminates during operation. Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window. If you want to turn off automatically. They may spray a...be in the ON position and the headlights must be turned on the rear window defroster. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page150 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (150,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Headlight Washer í The ignition switch must be in the ON position....
...to clean the inside the window. 5-54 í Some models. Form No.8T69-EA-04G The indicator light illuminates during operation. Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window. If you want to turn off automatically. They may spray a...be in the ON position and the headlights must be turned on the rear window defroster. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page150 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (150,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Headlight Washer í The ignition switch must be in the ON position....
Owner's Manual
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... selected. Press the mode selector switch to defrost the windshield (however, the indicator light does not illuminate) position is automatically turned on the air conditioner. 5. Set the...and front door windows. Turn on to the position. 2. Windshield defroster switch If the windshield fogs up . If cooler air is set at the position and adjust the temperature control dial to... to maintain maximum comfort. Set the fan control dial to Rear Window Defroster (page 5-54). RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page163 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (163,1) Interior Comfort ...
... selected. Press the mode selector switch to defrost the windshield (however, the indicator light does not illuminate) position is automatically turned on the air conditioner. 5. Set the...and front door windows. Turn on to the position. 2. Windshield defroster switch If the windshield fogs up . If cooler air is set at the position and adjust the temperature control dial to... to maintain maximum comfort. Set the fan control dial to Rear Window Defroster (page 5-54). RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page163 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (163,1) Interior Comfort ...
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...position, air conditioning is automatically turned on to defrost the windshield quickly (however, the indicator light does not position is desired at the position and adjust the temperature control dial to the ...control dial to the desired speed. The air to the floor is warmer than air to fog up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the temperature gauge (page 5-33). ...serious accident. The air intake selector switch cannot be hampered, which could lead to the position. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page164 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (164,1) Interior Comfort...
...position, air conditioning is automatically turned on to defrost the windshield quickly (however, the indicator light does not position is desired at the position and adjust the temperature control dial to the ...control dial to the desired speed. The air to the floor is warmer than air to fog up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the temperature gauge (page 5-33). ...serious accident. The air intake selector switch cannot be hampered, which could lead to the position. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page164 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (164,1) Interior Comfort...
Owner's Manual
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... decrease the amount of the CD to touch the signal surface when handling the CDs. l l The CD player/changer has been designed to direct sunlight. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page172 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (172,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l When driving over uneven surfaces, the sound may be... paper or tape on it with a peel-off or seal on the CD. Do not insert any disc with a soft cloth from the center of light reflected from the signal surface, thus affecting sound quality. l Dust, finger smudges, and dirt can damage, warp, or...
... decrease the amount of the CD to touch the signal surface when handling the CDs. l l The CD player/changer has been designed to direct sunlight. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page172 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (172,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l When driving over uneven surfaces, the sound may be... paper or tape on it with a peel-off or seal on the CD. Do not insert any disc with a soft cloth from the center of light reflected from the signal surface, thus affecting sound quality. l Dust, finger smudges, and dirt can damage, warp, or...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page267 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (267,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs Brake lights/Taillights Trunk light High-mount brake light Overhead light (Rear) Rear side-marker lights Rear turn signal lights License plate light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Vanity mirror lights Parking lights Reverse lights Courtesy lights Front side-marker lights Fog lights Headlights (High-beam) Front turn signal lights Headlights (Low-beam) Some models. 8-33 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page267 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (267,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs Brake lights/Taillights Trunk light High-mount brake light Overhead light (Rear) Rear side-marker lights Rear turn signal lights License plate light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Vanity mirror lights Parking lights Reverse lights Courtesy lights Front side-marker lights Fog lights Headlights (High-beam) Front turn signal lights Headlights (Low-beam) Some models. 8-33 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
Owner's Manual
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...children. These bulbs contain pressurized gas. Never touch the glass portion of the headlight unit. Serious injuries could cause the bulb to Light Bulbs on page 8-33. 3. If you could be caused by the flying glass. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage...is off engine. If one is necessary. qReplacing a Headlight Bulb 1. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page268 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (268,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Your Mazda's headlights and fog lights have replaceable halogen bulbs. Lift the hood and find the high and low...
...children. These bulbs contain pressurized gas. Never touch the glass portion of the headlight unit. Serious injuries could cause the bulb to Light Bulbs on page 8-33. 3. If you could be caused by the flying glass. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage...is off engine. If one is necessary. qReplacing a Headlight Bulb 1. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page268 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (268,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Your Mazda's headlights and fog lights have replaceable halogen bulbs. Lift the hood and find the high and low...
Owner's Manual
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... be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Turn the center section of removal. 8-36 í Some models. qReplacing a Bulb (Front) 1. If you are changing the left . 2. Removal Front turn signal lights, Parking lights, Front side-marker lights 1. qReplacing a Fog Light Bulb í Due to ... 2. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page270 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (270,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE Front turn signal lights Parking lights Front side-marker lights Installation 3. Install the new bulb in the...
... be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Turn the center section of removal. 8-36 í Some models. qReplacing a Bulb (Front) 1. If you are changing the left . 2. Removal Front turn signal lights, Parking lights, Front side-marker lights 1. qReplacing a Fog Light Bulb í Due to ... 2. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page270 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (270,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE Front turn signal lights Parking lights Front side-marker lights Installation 3. Install the new bulb in the...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page277 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (277,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance FUSE RATING 15A 10A 30A 15A 15A 20A ... FUEL PUMP HORN HAZARD ETV WIPER P.WIND ENGINE TAIL ILLUMI EGI COMP1 EGI COMP2 EGI INJ EPS PROTECTED COMPONENT Fog lights Air conditioner For protection of various circuits For protection of various circuits Brake lights Fuel pump Horn Hazard warning flashers, Turn signals Electric throttle valve Windshield wiper and washer Power windows Engine...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page277 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (277,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance FUSE RATING 15A 10A 30A 15A 15A 20A ... FUEL PUMP HORN HAZARD ETV WIPER P.WIND ENGINE TAIL ILLUMI EGI COMP1 EGI COMP2 EGI INJ EPS PROTECTED COMPONENT Fog lights Air conditioner For protection of various circuits For protection of various circuits Brake lights Fuel pump Horn Hazard warning flashers, Turn signals Electric throttle valve Windshield wiper and washer Power windows Engine...
Owner's Manual
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...contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 10-6 í Some models. Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page312 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (312,1) Specifications qLight Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb High ...lights Parking lights Fog lights í Front side-marker lights High-mount brake light Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/Taillights Reverse lights License plate light Rear side-marker lights The rear side-marker light bulbs cannot be replaced. The rear combination component must be replaced because they are an LED-type bulb. When replacing tires, Mazda...
...contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 10-6 í Some models. Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page312 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (312,1) Specifications qLight Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb High ...lights Parking lights Fog lights í Front side-marker lights High-mount brake light Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/Taillights Reverse lights License plate light Rear side-marker lights The rear side-marker light bulbs cannot be replaced. The rear combination component must be replaced because they are an LED-type bulb. When replacing tires, Mazda...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page317 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (317,1) Index D Dashboard Illumination ...5-35 Daytime Running Lights ...5-50 Defroster Rear window ...5-54 Dimensions ...10-5 Door Locks ...3-8 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 ...Changing ...7-12 Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit ...7-5 Spare tire and tool storage ...7-3 Fluids Classification ...10-4 Owner maintenance ...8-8 Fog Lights ...5-51 Foot Brake ...5-4 Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) ...2-5 Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ...2-2 Fuel Filler lid and cap ...3-19 Gauge...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page317 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (317,1) Index D Dashboard Illumination ...5-35 Daytime Running Lights ...5-50 Defroster Rear window ...5-54 Dimensions ...10-5 Door Locks ...3-8 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 ...Changing ...7-12 Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit ...7-5 Spare tire and tool storage ...7-3 Fluids Classification ...10-4 Owner maintenance ...8-8 Fog Lights ...5-51 Foot Brake ...5-4 Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) ...2-5 Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ...2-2 Fuel Filler lid and cap ...3-19 Gauge...