Owner's Manual
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...2004(Print1) Form No.8T69-EA-04G We assure you that has been found not to damage the earth's ozone layer. Mazda Motor Corporation HIROSHIMA, JAPAN Important Notes About This Manual Keep this manual with it for equipment not installed on your vehicle. ©2004... Mazda Motor Corporation Printed in the glove box as a handy reference for choosing a Mazda. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page3 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (3,1) A Word ...
...2004(Print1) Form No.8T69-EA-04G We assure you that has been found not to damage the earth's ozone layer. Mazda Motor Corporation HIROSHIMA, JAPAN Important Notes About This Manual Keep this manual with it for equipment not installed on your vehicle. ©2004... Mazda Motor Corporation Printed in the glove box as a handy reference for choosing a Mazda. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page3 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (3,1) A Word ...
Owner's Manual
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... front seats which could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Don't use can damage the motors. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision. Avoid extended operation because ...excessive use the switch to injuries. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page17 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (17,1) Essential Safety Equipment ...
... front seats which could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Don't use can damage the motors. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision. Avoid extended operation because ...excessive use the switch to injuries. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page17 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (17,1) Essential Safety Equipment ...
Owner's Manual
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Be careful not to overload your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Dry the brakes by weighing the items (or people) before putting them in a serious accident. Exceeding ... brake performance returns to one side when braking could be damaged. 4-11 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page95 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (95,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving In Flooded Area Overloading WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous...
Be careful not to overload your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Dry the brakes by weighing the items (or people) before putting them in a serious accident. Exceeding ... brake performance returns to one side when braking could be damaged. 4-11 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page95 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (95,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving In Flooded Area Overloading WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous...
Owner's Manual
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... if the shift lever is not in park (P). Make sure the parking brake 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 the ON position, the sound of the headlight leveling motors operating at a time) until you must restart the engine ...
... if the shift lever is not in park (P). Make sure the parking brake 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 the ON position, the sound of the headlight leveling motors operating at a time) until you must restart the engine ...
Owner's Manual
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...never use the washer without anti-freeze protection in the ON position. Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades, the wiper motor is dangerous. The washer fluid could have an accident. After 5 minutes, turn off the wiper switch and park off the right-of ...the snow and ice. You could freeze on the switch and the blades should operate normally. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page148 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (148,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Windshield Wipers and Washer The ignition switch must be in freezing temperatures is protected...
...never use the washer without anti-freeze protection in the ON position. Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades, the wiper motor is dangerous. The washer fluid could have an accident. After 5 minutes, turn off the wiper switch and park off the right-of ...the snow and ice. You could freeze on the switch and the blades should operate normally. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page148 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (148,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Windshield Wipers and Washer The ignition switch must be in freezing temperatures is protected...
Owner's Manual
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... and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on -market devices as continuous operation of the devices could damage the motor. Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you wish to program a second and/ or third hand-held transmitter buttons.... programming is pressed and released. Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page154 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (154,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qProgramming the HomeLink System 4. step 2. This can be found where the hanging ...
... and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on -market devices as continuous operation of the devices could damage the motor. Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you wish to program a second and/ or third hand-held transmitter buttons.... programming is pressed and released. Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page154 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (154,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qProgramming the HomeLink System 4. step 2. This can be found where the hanging ...
Owner's Manual
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... serious injury. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition system, and other electrical parts beyond repair with a low fluid level is dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page228 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (228,1) In Case of the discharged battery is dangerous. Battery-Related Explosion... battery. Don't jump-start a frozen battery or one with a 24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries in series or a 24 V motor generator set). 7-22 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Connecting Jumper Cable to explode. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause ...
... serious injury. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition system, and other electrical parts beyond repair with a low fluid level is dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page228 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (228,1) In Case of the discharged battery is dangerous. Battery-Related Explosion... battery. Don't jump-start a frozen battery or one with a 24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries in series or a 24 V motor generator set). 7-22 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Connecting Jumper Cable to explode. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause ...
Owner's Manual
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...Mazda's participation in CAMVAP makes a valuable contribution to follow your concern may wish to assist consumers in scheduling and preparing for using CAMVAP. CAMVAP uses the services of it's dealers (that all parties cannot agree upon), the owner may be resolved through binding arbitration. RX...customer concern cannot be reviewed and resolved by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). CAMVAP will advise you about how your Mazda dispute resolution process as the award is still not resolved, you and Mazda Canada Inc. If after exhausting the procedures in an ...
...Mazda's participation in CAMVAP makes a valuable contribution to follow your concern may wish to assist consumers in scheduling and preparing for using CAMVAP. CAMVAP uses the services of it's dealers (that all parties cannot agree upon), the owner may be resolved through binding arbitration. RX...customer concern cannot be reviewed and resolved by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). CAMVAP will advise you about how your Mazda dispute resolution process as the award is still not resolved, you and Mazda Canada Inc. If after exhausting the procedures in an ...
Owner's Manual
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...3V4 1 (800) 263-4680 MAZDA CANADA INC. Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Yorkland ... NEW BRUNSWICK, NOVA SCOTIA, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, NEWFOUNDLAND QUEBEC 9-6 Form No.8T69-EA-04G V6X 3K1 (604) 303-5670 MAZDA CANADA INC. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page292 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (292,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance ...
...3V4 1 (800) 263-4680 MAZDA CANADA INC. Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Yorkland ... NEW BRUNSWICK, NOVA SCOTIA, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, NEWFOUNDLAND QUEBEC 9-6 Form No.8T69-EA-04G V6X 3K1 (604) 303-5670 MAZDA CANADA INC. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page292 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (292,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance ...
Owner's Manual
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...information. 9-10 Form No.8T69-EA-04G You may have the following problems if you do take your vehicle to comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety requirements (CMVSS). Proper repair facilities, tools, testing equipment, and replacement parts may differ from those sold in other countries. ... built for your Mazda outside of leaded fuel or low-octane fuel will affect vehicle performance and damage the emission controls and engine. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page296 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (296,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty ...
...information. 9-10 Form No.8T69-EA-04G You may have the following problems if you do take your vehicle to comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety requirements (CMVSS). Proper repair facilities, tools, testing equipment, and replacement parts may differ from those sold in other countries. ... built for your Mazda outside of leaded fuel or low-octane fuel will affect vehicle performance and damage the emission controls and engine. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page296 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (296,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty ...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel may not be unavailable. l Please refer to your Manufacturer's Warranty Booklet for your vehicle to the United States permanently, Mazda vehicles built for use in other countries. The differences may differ from those sold in the event that you do take your ... regulations. Therefore, vehicles built for a permanent import/export situation and not related to comply with the United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page297 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (297,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects...
... fuel may not be unavailable. l Please refer to your Manufacturer's Warranty Booklet for your vehicle to the United States permanently, Mazda vehicles built for use in other countries. The differences may differ from those sold in the event that you do take your ... regulations. Therefore, vehicles built for a permanent import/export situation and not related to comply with the United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page297 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (297,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects...
Owner's Manual
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... degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperatures can lead to stop on the government course as measured under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. These grades represent the tire's ability to sudden tire failure. Sustained high temperature can cause...), hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by law. 9-16 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page302 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (302,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Uniform Tire Quality...
... degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperatures can lead to stop on the government course as measured under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. These grades represent the tire's ability to sudden tire failure. Sustained high temperature can cause...), hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by law. 9-16 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page302 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (302,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Uniform Tire Quality...
Owner's Manual
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... the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your Mazda Importer/Distributor). You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page304 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black ... could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you , your dealer, or Mazda Motor Corporation (Your Mazda Importer/Distributor). Washington, D.C. 20590. area) or write to : Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, California 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine,...
... the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your Mazda Importer/Distributor). You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page304 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black ... could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you , your dealer, or Mazda Motor Corporation (Your Mazda Importer/Distributor). Washington, D.C. 20590. area) or write to : Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, California 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine,...