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...another car when changing lanes. Don't stack things higher than the seatbacks is locked. 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 driving position before you start driving. Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to reduce glare of headlights from headlights Manual day/...
...another car when changing lanes. Don't stack things higher than the seatbacks is locked. 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 driving position before you start driving. Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to reduce glare of headlights from headlights Manual day/...
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... sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally. 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 switch is in...
... sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally. 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 switch is in...
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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 Transmission ...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 Defroster ...Horn ...Hazard Warning Flasher ...HomeLink Wireless Control System í ...5-49 5-49 5-51 5-51 5-52 5-54 ...
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 Transmission ...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 Defroster ...Horn ...Hazard Warning Flasher ...HomeLink Wireless Control System í ...5-49 5-49 5-51 5-51 5-52 5-54 ...
Owner's Manual
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...brake is turned to side. NOTE (With headlight auto-leveling) When the ignition switch is on. 3. START The engine is started (page 5-36). 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 ...Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. 1. then it returns to 10 seconds at the front of the headlight leveling motors operating at a time) until you must restart the engine while the vehicle is not in this position. NOTE Engine-...
...brake is turned to side. NOTE (With headlight auto-leveling) When the ignition switch is on. 3. START The engine is started (page 5-36). 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 ...Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. 1. then it returns to 10 seconds at the front of the headlight leveling motors operating at a time) until you must restart the engine while the vehicle is not in this position. NOTE Engine-...
Owner's Manual
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... is in the or position. NOTE The brightness of dashboard illuminations (except instrument cluster) can be adjusted when the headlight switch is in any position. l Bright If the dashboard illumination switch is kept at the illumination dimmer cancel position, ...turns to glare from surrounding brightness, cancel the illumination dimmer and increase the illumination intensity. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page131 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (131,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qDashboard Illumination Rotate the thumb wheel to adjust the brightness of ...
... is in the or position. NOTE The brightness of dashboard illuminations (except instrument cluster) can be adjusted when the headlight switch is in any position. l Bright If the dashboard illumination switch is kept at the illumination dimmer cancel position, ...turns to glare from surrounding brightness, cancel the illumination dimmer and increase the illumination intensity. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page131 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (131,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qDashboard Illumination Rotate the thumb wheel to adjust the brightness of ...
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page133 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (133,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Door-Ajar Warning Light Page 5-42 Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light... 5-42 Automatic Transmission Warning Light 5-42 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 5-43 Security Indicator Light 5-44 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light ...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page133 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (133,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Door-Ajar Warning Light Page 5-42 Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light... 5-42 Automatic Transmission Warning Light 5-42 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 5-43 Security Indicator Light 5-44 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light ...
Owner's Manual
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...flashing when the ignition switch is turned to the correct tire pressure at an Authorized Mazda Dealer or the nearest service station. This light indicates one of two things: l The high-beam headlights are adjusted, there may be a system malfunction. At this time, the immobilizer ...is needed, repair the punctured tire with the correct ignition key. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page140 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (140,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Adjust the tire pressure to the ON position ...
...flashing when the ignition switch is turned to the correct tire pressure at an Authorized Mazda Dealer or the nearest service station. This light indicates one of two things: l The high-beam headlights are adjusted, there may be a system malfunction. At this time, the immobilizer ...is needed, repair the punctured tire with the correct ignition key. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page140 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (140,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Adjust the tire pressure to the ON position ...
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...switch is operating (page 5-51). í Some models. 5-47 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page143 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (143,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE The power steering system is possible, but requires more physical... 5-56). Steering is inoperable when the power steering malfunction indicator light illuminates. Thereafter, the indicator light will illuminate when the headlight autoleveling system has a malfunction. When operating the hazard warning lights, both turn signal bulb may be burned out.
...switch is operating (page 5-51). í Some models. 5-47 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page143 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (143,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE The power steering system is possible, but requires more physical... 5-56). Steering is inoperable when the power steering malfunction indicator light illuminates. Thereafter, the indicator light will illuminate when the headlight autoleveling system has a malfunction. When operating the hazard warning lights, both turn signal bulb may be burned out.
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... discharging the battery, don't leave the lights on the end of the headlights have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a bright white beam over a wide area. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page145 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (145,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Lighting Control WARNING Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement: Replacing the...
... discharging the battery, don't leave the lights on the end of the headlights have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a bright white beam over a wide area. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page145 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (145,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Lighting Control WARNING Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement: Replacing the...
Owner's Manual
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... malfunction indicator light This indicator light stays on when the ignition switch is applied. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page146 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (146,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qFlashing the Headlights To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you. The headlight switch need not be driven with the...
... malfunction indicator light This indicator light stays on when the ignition switch is applied. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page146 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (146,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qFlashing the Headlights To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you. The headlight switch need not be driven with the...
Owner's Manual
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...see as well as to the position. Lane-change signals Move the lever slightly toward the direction of the change Left turn off when the headlights are set at high beam. If the indicator light continues to flash after the turn on without flashing or if it there. If an ...indicator light stays on the fog lights. 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...
...see as well as to the position. Lane-change signals Move the lever slightly toward the direction of the change Left turn off when the headlights are set at high beam. If the indicator light continues to flash after the turn on without flashing or if it there. If an ...indicator light stays on the fog lights. 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...
Owner's Manual
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Refer to MIST. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page149 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (149,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls One-touch wipers For a single wiping cycle, push the lever up to Headlight Washer (page 5-54). NOTE (With headlight washers) When the headlights are on, the headlight washers operate automatically once every fifth time the...
Refer to MIST. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page149 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (149,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls One-touch wipers For a single wiping cycle, push the lever up to Headlight Washer (page 5-54). NOTE (With headlight washers) When the headlights are on, the headlight washers operate automatically once every fifth time the...
Owner's Manual
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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. The ignition switch must be in the ON position and the headlights must be turned on the rear...pull the windshield wiper lever twice, the windshield washer may damage the defroster grid inside of the rear window surface. The headlight washers operate automatically once every fifth time the windshield washer operates. The rear window defroster operates for about 15 minutes and ...
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. The ignition switch must be in the ON position and the headlights must be turned on the rear...pull the windshield wiper lever twice, the windshield washer may damage the defroster grid inside of the rear window surface. The headlight washers operate automatically once every fifth time the windshield washer operates. The rear window defroster operates for about 15 minutes and ...
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... best riding comfort and helps reduce tread wear. Braking and handling could be damaged. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page266 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (266,1)...l l l l l l l Tire fit Wheel and bearing life Ground clearance Snow-chain clearance Speedometer calibration Headlight aim Bumper height Tire Pressure Monitoring System Limited-Slip Differential System l (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l ... the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may not be possible to Tires and Wheels on your Mazda are replaced. Do not use wheels...
... best riding comfort and helps reduce tread wear. Braking and handling could be damaged. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page266 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (266,1)...l l l l l l l Tire fit Wheel and bearing life Ground clearance Snow-chain clearance Speedometer calibration Headlight aim Bumper height Tire Pressure Monitoring System Limited-Slip Differential System l (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l ... the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may not be possible to Tires and Wheels on your Mazda are replaced. Do not use wheels...
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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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...Refer to the left. 4. Removal WARNING Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs by yourself. If you are changing the left headlight bulb, turn the steering wheel to Light Bulbs on page 8-33. 3. These bulbs contain pressurized gas. Lift the hood and find the ...bulbs out of the reach of the bulb with a halogen bulb is dangerous. 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. If you could cause the bulb to ...
...Refer to the left. 4. Removal WARNING Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs by yourself. If you are changing the left headlight bulb, turn the steering wheel to Light Bulbs on page 8-33. 3. These bulbs contain pressurized gas. Lift the hood and find the ...bulbs out of the reach of the bulb with a halogen bulb is dangerous. 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. If you could cause the bulb to ...
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...fusion bulb) You cannot replace the low beam bulbs by gently pulling it straight back. 6. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from the socket by pulling it . Carefully remove the headlight bulb from the sealing cover by pulling it straight backward out of the socket. 2. Replace the bulb. 7....away to dispose of the old bulb promptly out of the reach of the replacement bulb to free the headlight bulb. 5. The bulbs must be replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 4. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page269 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (269,1) Maintenance and Care Owner...
...fusion bulb) You cannot replace the low beam bulbs by gently pulling it straight back. 6. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from the socket by pulling it . Carefully remove the headlight bulb from the sealing cover by pulling it straight backward out of the socket. 2. Replace the bulb. 7....away to dispose of the old bulb promptly out of the reach of the replacement bulb to free the headlight bulb. 5. The bulbs must be replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 4. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page269 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (269,1) Maintenance and Care Owner...
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page275 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (275,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Replacing the fuses under the hood. NOTE l To replace the MAIN fuse, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 8-42). Verify that the engine cover is blown, replace it must be replaced. ... switch and all other electrical components don't work and the fuses in the cabin are OK, inspect the fuse block under the hood If the headlights or other switches. 2. If a fuse is blown, it with a new one of the same amperage rating. Remove the fuse block cover. ...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page275 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (275,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Replacing the fuses under the hood. NOTE l To replace the MAIN fuse, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 8-42). Verify that the engine cover is blown, replace it must be replaced. ... switch and all other electrical components don't work and the fuses in the cabin are OK, inspect the fuse block under the hood If the headlights or other switches. 2. If a fuse is blown, it with a new one of the same amperage rating. Remove the fuse block cover. ...
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Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page276 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (276,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qFuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) (Next ... Electric fan 60A ABS, DSC í 30A Lighter, Power control mirror, Accessory socket, Audio system 15A Headlight high beams í, Headlight cleaner í 15A Headlight low beam (RH) 15A Headlight low beam (LH) 15A DRL í (Headlight high beams) 30A DSC í 20A Seat warmer í 20A Headlight cleaner í 10A ― 8-42 í Some models.
Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page276 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (276,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qFuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) (Next ... Electric fan 60A ABS, DSC í 30A Lighter, Power control mirror, Accessory socket, Audio system 15A Headlight high beams í, Headlight cleaner í 15A Headlight low beam (RH) 15A Headlight low beam (LH) 15A DRL í (Headlight high beams) 30A DSC í 20A Seat warmer í 20A Headlight cleaner í 10A ― 8-42 í Some models.
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... your vehicle. Form No.8T69-EA-04G For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 10-6 í Some models. 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 beam Headlights Low beam Halogen Xenon fusion Wattage 65 55 35 21 5 55 3.8 21...
... your vehicle. Form No.8T69-EA-04G For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 10-6 í Some models. 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 beam Headlights Low beam Halogen Xenon fusion Wattage 65 55 35 21 5 55 3.8 21...