Owner's Manual
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...be aware that 's the place to make changes in mind. Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that all models, equipment and options. We at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure and in Japan June 2004(Print1) Form No.8T69-EA-...04G All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of us at Mazda design and build vehicles with the best possible service. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page3 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (3,1) A Word to all of printing. ...
...be aware that 's the place to make changes in mind. Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that all models, equipment and options. We at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure and in Japan June 2004(Print1) Form No.8T69-EA-...04G All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of us at Mazda design and build vehicles with the best possible service. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page3 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (3,1) A Word to all of printing. ...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page4 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (4,1) How to Use This Manual We want to help you can do this" or "Do not let this happen". Please refer to the part. Index: A good place to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of the manual...in your Mazda. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to cover, can find several WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in this manual contains information related to the manual for a detailed explanation. The above symbol in the manual. Form No.8T69-EA-04G Your owner's manual, when read...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page4 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (4,1) How to Use This Manual We want to help you can do this" or "Do not let this happen". Please refer to the part. Index: A good place to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of the manual...in your Mazda. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to cover, can find several WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in this manual contains information related to the manual for a detailed explanation. The above symbol in the manual. Form No.8T69-EA-04G Your owner's manual, when read...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page13 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (13,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and child-restraint systems. Seats ...Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ...Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) ...Rear Seat ...Seat Belt Systems ...Seat Belt Precautions ...Location of...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page13 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (13,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and child-restraint systems. Seats ...Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ...Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) ...Rear Seat ...Seat Belt Systems ...Seat Belt Precautions ...Location of...
Owner's Manual
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... Seats: Driving with damaged front seats is stopped. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is dangerous. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is dangerous. qSeat Slide WARNING Driver's Seat Adjustment: Adjusting the driver's seat while the vehicle is moving is any...release the lever. 2-2 Form No.8T69-EA-04G To move , causing injury. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page14 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (14,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING Securing the Seats: Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are not ...
... Seats: Driving with damaged front seats is stopped. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is dangerous. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is dangerous. qSeat Slide WARNING Driver's Seat Adjustment: Adjusting the driver's seat while the vehicle is moving is any...release the lever. 2-2 Form No.8T69-EA-04G To move , causing injury. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page14 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (14,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING Securing the Seats: Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are not ...
Owner's Manual
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...is not fastened, only you can be sure it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Without proper positioning, the pretensioner and load limiting systems cannot provide adequate protection in an accident and this owner's manual. 2-15 Form No.8T69-EA-04G The seat belt pretensioner system will ...NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. The load limiting system releases belt webbing in serious injury. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page27 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (27,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qUnfastening the Seat Belts ...
...is not fastened, only you can be sure it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Without proper positioning, the pretensioner and load limiting systems cannot provide adequate protection in an accident and this owner's manual. 2-15 Form No.8T69-EA-04G The seat belt pretensioner system will ...NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. The load limiting system releases belt webbing in serious injury. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page27 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (27,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qUnfastening the Seat Belts ...
Owner's Manual
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... type of accident unless a combination of being thrown into an inflating air bag. Reduce the possibility of the body. Hold the driver in this Owner's Manual as well as roll-over or rear impact. Reduce the possibility of injuries to these parts of injuries during an accident.... RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page41 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (41,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front ...
... type of accident unless a combination of being thrown into an inflating air bag. Reduce the possibility of the body. Hold the driver in this Owner's Manual as well as roll-over or rear impact. Reduce the possibility of injuries to these parts of injuries during an accident.... RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page41 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (41,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front ...
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page45 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (45,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags NOTE l When an air bag deploys, a loud ... bags may cause light skin injuries on body parts not covered with all instructions about them, from the Owner's Manual, is important. l 2-33 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to cause injury, however, the texture of its air bag systems and that familiarization with clothing...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page45 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (45,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags NOTE l When an air bag deploys, a loud ... bags may cause light skin injuries on body parts not covered with all instructions about them, from the Owner's Manual, is important. l 2-33 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to cause injury, however, the texture of its air bag systems and that familiarization with clothing...
Owner's Manual
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... down the switch. To stop the window partway, lightly pull up the switch. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page69 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (69,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOperating the Driver's Side Power Window Manual opening To fully open the window to the desired position, hold down the switch...
... down the switch. To stop the window partway, lightly pull up the switch. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page69 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (69,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOperating the Driver's Side Power Window Manual opening To fully open the window to the desired position, hold down the switch...
Owner's Manual
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... mirrors to the driving position before you could have an accident. Mirror defroster í If your view in the middle position. For the manual day/night mirror, perform the adjustment with the outside mirror rearward until it back to reduce glare of headlights from headlights...Mirrors Folded In: Driving with the day/ night lever in is locked. Form No.8T69-EA-04G 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...
... mirrors to the driving position before you could have an accident. Mirror defroster í If your view in the middle position. For the manual day/night mirror, perform the adjustment with the outside mirror rearward until it back to reduce glare of headlights from headlights...Mirrors Folded In: Driving with the day/ night lever in is locked. Form No.8T69-EA-04G 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...
Owner's Manual
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...different in size or type is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system, the system may find it necessary to 1 or R with a manual transmission. Inspect the ignition system for optimum traction on the tire pressure label (driver's door), but don't use the parking brake in freezing... maximum cold-tire pressure shown on all four wheels. 4-9 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page93 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (93,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving l CAUTION Check local regulations before using tires with steel wire reinforcement...
...different in size or type is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system, the system may find it necessary to 1 or R with a manual transmission. Inspect the ignition system for optimum traction on the tire pressure label (driver's door), but don't use the parking brake in freezing... maximum cold-tire pressure shown on all four wheels. 4-9 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page93 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (93,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving l CAUTION Check local regulations before using tires with steel wire reinforcement...
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 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 Control (DSC...
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 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 Control (DSC...
Owner's Manual
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...the shift lever is dangerous. This could occur. Push the key 5-2 Form No.8T69-EA-04G 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 the LOCK position.... ACC to the LOCK position, the shift lever must be removed. Only in this position can the key be in 1 or R with a manual transmission. Manual transmission To turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, push the key in P (park) LOCK The steering wheel locks to lock...
...the shift lever is dangerous. This could occur. Push the key 5-2 Form No.8T69-EA-04G 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 the LOCK position.... ACC to the LOCK position, the shift lever must be removed. Only in this position can the key be in 1 or R with a manual transmission. Manual transmission To turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, push the key in P (park) LOCK The steering wheel locks to lock...
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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...the driver's door is in this position. qIgnition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is opened. (Manual transmission) The starter will crank until the engine starts. 5-3 Form No.8T69-EA-04G This ... accessories will not operate if the shift lever is started (page 5-36). Depress the brake pedal. 4. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all the way. (Automatic transmission) The starter will operate. The warning lights (...
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...the driver's door is in this position. qIgnition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is opened. (Manual transmission) The starter will crank until the engine starts. 5-3 Form No.8T69-EA-04G This ... accessories will not operate if the shift lever is started (page 5-36). Depress the brake pedal. 4. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all the way. (Automatic transmission) The starter will operate. The warning lights (...
Owner's Manual
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... soon as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-8 Form No.8T69-EA-04G WARNING Driving with Worn Disc Pads: Driving with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. Manual Transmission Operation qManual Transmission Shift Pattern qBrake Pad Wear Indicator ...This is equipped with worn disc pads is conventional, as shown. then release it slowly. 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 jump-started to R. This causes a screeching noise...
... soon as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-8 Form No.8T69-EA-04G WARNING Driving with Worn Disc Pads: Driving with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. Manual Transmission Operation qManual Transmission Shift Pattern qBrake Pad Wear Indicator ...This is equipped with worn disc pads is conventional, as shown. then release it slowly. 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 jump-started to R. This causes a screeching noise...
Owner's Manual
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...hold the brake pedal. 2. Doing so can be applied when decelerating which could move suddenly, causing an accident or serious injury. M (Manual) M is the normal driving position. NOTE l When the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the shift lever cannot be removed unless...Shifting from N or P: It's dangerous to Manual Shift Mode (page 5-12). The vehicle will automatically shift through a 4-gear sequence. 5-11 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page107 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (107,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving N (Neutral) In N, ...
...hold the brake pedal. 2. Doing so can be applied when decelerating which could move suddenly, causing an accident or serious injury. M (Manual) M is the normal driving position. NOTE l When the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the shift lever cannot be removed unless...Shifting from N or P: It's dangerous to Manual Shift Mode (page 5-12). The vehicle will automatically shift through a 4-gear sequence. 5-11 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page107 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (107,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving N (Neutral) In N, ...
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..., the gear will shift once. Shift position indicator Gear position indicator NOTE If the gears cannot be shifted down. If you change to manual shift mode, shift the lever from M to signal that the gears cannot be shifted down by operating the shift lever or steering shift ...gear will shift to M2. l The steering shift switch and the shift lever are operated simultaneously. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page108 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (108,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qManual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of the shift position indicator in...
..., the gear will shift once. Shift position indicator Gear position indicator NOTE If the gears cannot be shifted down. If you change to manual shift mode, shift the lever from M to signal that the gears cannot be shifted down by operating the shift lever or steering shift ...gear will shift to M2. l The steering shift switch and the shift lever are operated simultaneously. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page108 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (108,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qManual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of the shift position indicator in...
Owner's Manual
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... up automatically. However, this does not indicate an abnormality. l l WARNING Hand Position When Using Steering Shift Switches: Putting your fingers. In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up depending on the steering shift switches. If the tachometer needle enters the RED ZONE, you once with...M1 to M2 right after shifting the lever from D to deploy in the RED ZONE. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page109 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (109,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually shifting up (M1→M2→M3→M4) NOTE l To shift up to ...
... up automatically. However, this does not indicate an abnormality. l l WARNING Hand Position When Using Steering Shift Switches: Putting your fingers. In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up depending on the steering shift switches. If the tachometer needle enters the RED ZONE, you once with...M1 to M2 right after shifting the lever from D to deploy in the RED ZONE. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page109 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (109,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually shifting up (M1→M2→M3→M4) NOTE l To shift up to ...
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..., the gear may not shift down depending on vehicle speed. This could cause the tires to skid. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page110 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (110,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually shifting down (M4→M3→M2→M1) To shift down to a lower gear with...
..., the gear may not shift down depending on vehicle speed. This could cause the tires to skid. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page110 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (110,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually shifting down (M4→M3→M2→M1) To shift down to a lower gear with...
Owner's Manual
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.../h (19 mph) and press the RES/ ACCEL button. If vehicle speed is pressed. Slightly depress the brake pedal. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page116 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (116,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTo Decrease Cruising Speed Press the SET/COAST button and hold it. The vehicle will... these methods: l l l Press the ON/OFF switch. qTo Cancel To turn off the system, use one of the SET/COAST button. Depress the clutch pedal. (Manual transmission only) 5-20 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Your vehicle has a tap-down feature that allows you want.
.../h (19 mph) and press the RES/ ACCEL button. If vehicle speed is pressed. Slightly depress the brake pedal. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page116 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (116,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTo Decrease Cruising Speed Press the SET/COAST button and hold it. The vehicle will... these methods: l l l Press the ON/OFF switch. qTo Cancel To turn off the system, use one of the SET/COAST button. Depress the clutch pedal. (Manual transmission only) 5-20 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Your vehicle has a tap-down feature that allows you want.
Owner's Manual
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... and result in the vehicle placard and owner's manual. Have the system and tires checked or perform the appropriate repair as soon as indicated on a significantly under -inflated. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page122 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (122,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light...
... and result in the vehicle placard and owner's manual. Have the system and tires checked or perform the appropriate repair as soon as indicated on a significantly under -inflated. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page122 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (122,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light...