Owner's Manual
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...Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation. Your owner's manual, when read from your manual. Illustrations complement the words of your Mazda. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your vehicle. .... The above symbol in this manual means "Do not do that this happen". The above symbol, located on some parts of all information in many ways. Form No.8T69-EA-04G 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...
...Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation. Your owner's manual, when read from your manual. Illustrations complement the words of your Mazda. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your vehicle. .... The above symbol in this manual means "Do not do that this happen". The above symbol, located on some parts of all information in many ways. Form No.8T69-EA-04G 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...
Owner's Manual
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Interior Comfort Use of various parts. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on what to keep your Mazda. Index Navigation System Form No.8T69-EA-04G opening/closing and adjustment of various..., SRS air bags and child-restraint systems. Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about your Mazda in an emergency. Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page5 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10...
Interior Comfort Use of various parts. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on what to keep your Mazda. Index Navigation System Form No.8T69-EA-04G opening/closing and adjustment of various..., SRS air bags and child-restraint systems. Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about your Mazda in an emergency. Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page5 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10...
Owner's Manual
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Dashboard and Interior Overview ...1-2 Exterior Overview ...1-4 1-1 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page7 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (7,1) 1 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Dashboard and Interior Overview ...1-2 Exterior Overview ...1-4 1-1 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page7 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (7,1) 1 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Owner's Manual
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...in a vehicle. Rock the seatback to make sure it can be adjusted by pressing the switch. When the switch is dangerous as it is locked. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page19 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (19,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qLumbar Support Adjustment (Driver's Seat) The ... to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in severe injury. Press the rear part of the switch to increase softness. Leaving the seatback unlocked is in the ON position, the indicator light will come on or off. To...
...in a vehicle. Rock the seatback to make sure it can be adjusted by pressing the switch. When the switch is dangerous as it is locked. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page19 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (19,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qLumbar Support Adjustment (Driver's Seat) The ... to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in severe injury. Press the rear part of the switch to increase softness. Leaving the seatback unlocked is in the ON position, the indicator light will come on or off. To...
Owner's Manual
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... belt slide bar is built in the door. If the seat belt slider is not caught or pinched in the rear door and the lower part of the seat belt slides forward or backward along the seat belt slide bar as an umbrella on the seat belt slide bar. CAUTION Belt... seat belt could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page23 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (23,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING One Belt, One Passenger: Using one...
... belt slide bar is built in the door. If the seat belt slider is not caught or pinched in the rear door and the lower part of the seat belt slides forward or backward along the seat belt slide bar as an umbrella on the seat belt slide bar. CAUTION Belt... seat belt could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page23 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (23,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING One Belt, One Passenger: Using one...
Owner's Manual
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... body and legs during an accident. Laws vary on both sides in same-side collisions, so seat belts are not likely to these parts of frontal and side impacts occur. Reduce the possibility of injuries during an accident that are located in: l l l l The steering...l Keep the occupant from your child and follow the installation directions in a position which child-restraint system is not designed for your vehicle. 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)...
... body and legs during an accident. Laws vary on both sides in same-side collisions, so seat belts are not likely to these parts of frontal and side impacts occur. Reduce the possibility of injuries during an accident that are located in: l l l l The steering...l Keep the occupant from your child and follow the installation directions in a position which child-restraint system is not designed for your vehicle. 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)...
Owner's Manual
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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 ... and some smoke will be released. Neither is likely to tell the new owner of the air 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...
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 ... and some smoke will be released. Neither is likely to tell the new owner of the air 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...
Owner's Manual
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..., a damaged sensor would not inflate the air bags. Unless all when the ignition switch is turned to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as the front seat, front dashboard, the steering wheel or parts on the front and rear window pillars and along the roof edge, containing air bag.... Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the air bag systems after a collision. WARNING Damaged Air Bag Sensors: Driving with live air bags in an accident. Air Bag Disposal: Improper disposal of the following occurs, take your vehicle to the ON position. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page51 Wednesday...
..., a damaged sensor would not inflate the air bags. Unless all when the ignition switch is turned to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as the front seat, front dashboard, the steering wheel or parts on the front and rear window pillars and along the roof edge, containing air bag.... Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the air bag systems after a collision. WARNING Damaged Air Bag Sensors: Driving with live air bags in an accident. Air Bag Disposal: Improper disposal of the following occurs, take your vehicle to the ON position. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page51 Wednesday...
Owner's Manual
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... and Mirrors ...3-29 Steering Wheel ...3-29 Mirrors ...3-29 í Some models. 3-1 Form No.8T69-EA-04G opening/closing and adjustment of basic operations and controls; RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page53 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (53,1) 3 Knowing Your...
... and Mirrors ...3-29 Steering Wheel ...3-29 Mirrors ...3-29 í Some models. 3-1 Form No.8T69-EA-04G opening/closing and adjustment of basic operations and controls; RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page53 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (53,1) 3 Knowing Your...
Owner's Manual
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... the battery may be used with the keyless entry system per vehicle. Bring all transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the electronic codes need to be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l l Trunk button l NOTE l l (U.S.A.) This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry...may cause undesired operation. (CANADA) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Additional transmitters can be dead. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page56 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (56,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l qTransmitter Lock button Unlock button ...
... the battery may be used with the keyless entry system per vehicle. Bring all transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the electronic codes need to be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l l Trunk button l NOTE l l (U.S.A.) This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry...may cause undesired operation. (CANADA) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Additional transmitters can be dead. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page56 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (56,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l qTransmitter Lock button Unlock button ...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition switch. They all unlock when the unmarked part of the door-lock switch is held in the driver's door lock for about a second unlocks all doors. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page61 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (61,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To lock either front door with...
... the ignition switch. They all unlock when the unmarked part of the door-lock switch is held in the driver's door lock for about a second unlocks all doors. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page61 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (61,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To lock either front door with...
Owner's Manual
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...Closing the Moonroof: A closing the moonroof. Tilt up or extend anything through the moonroof is dangerous. To stop sliding partway, push any part of the tilt or slide switch. This could hit something while the vehicle is in it as it to avoid water penetration which could...The rear of the moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is moving . RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page74 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (74,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Moonroof í The moonroof can be tilted open automatically, push the rear of the...
...Closing the Moonroof: A closing the moonroof. Tilt up or extend anything through the moonroof is dangerous. To stop sliding partway, push any part of the tilt or slide switch. This could hit something while the vehicle is in it as it to avoid water penetration which could...The rear of the moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is moving . RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page74 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (74,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Moonroof í The moonroof can be tilted open automatically, push the rear of the...
Owner's Manual
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CAUTION When starting the engine do not: l l l l Metal parts of other vehicles equipped with an immobilizer system touch or come near the key grip. l l Drop the key. CAUTION l Changes or modifications not expressly approved ... key, do not allow the following, as the dashboard or hood, under direct sunlight. Get the key wet. 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 only with an unrecognized key, the...
CAUTION When starting the engine do not: l l l l Metal parts of other vehicles equipped with an immobilizer system touch or come near the key grip. l l Drop the key. CAUTION l Changes or modifications not expressly approved ... key, do not allow the following, as the dashboard or hood, under direct sunlight. Get the key wet. 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 only with an unrecognized key, the...
Owner's Manual
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...that may cause undesired operation. (CANADA) This device complies with the correct ignition key. If the engine doesn't start with part 15 of Industry CANADA. l qOperation Arming The system is armed when the ignition switch is subject to the ACC position. Operation...must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 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 the correct ignition key, and the...
...that may cause undesired operation. (CANADA) This device complies with the correct ignition key. If the engine doesn't start with part 15 of Industry CANADA. l qOperation Arming The system is armed when the ignition switch is subject to the ACC position. Operation...must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 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 the correct ignition key, and the...
Owner's Manual
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...hot. Don't operate the engine at high idle for more than 5 minutes. 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 (the catalytic converter is part of engine malfunction. l l l l l l USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. Don't drive your Mazda with the ignition switch turned off . Don't tamper with the ignition switch turned off . federal...
...hot. Don't operate the engine at high idle for more than 5 minutes. 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 (the catalytic converter is part of engine malfunction. l l l l l l USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. Don't drive your Mazda with the ignition switch turned off . Don't tamper with the ignition switch turned off . federal...
Owner's Manual
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... each wheel send tire pressure data by the warning beep sound. When the TCS/DSC is off , it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of all four tires before you attempt to restore the TCS/DSC. If the DSC OFF switch is pressed and held for each tire. Tire.../DSC on . Depressing the accelerator will provide the best stability. In this happens, turn off the TCS/ DSC. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page121 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (121,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l When DSC is on and you drive each day. í Some models. 5-25 Form...
... each wheel send tire pressure data by the warning beep sound. When the TCS/DSC is off , it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of all four tires before you attempt to restore the TCS/DSC. If the DSC OFF switch is pressed and held for each tire. Tire.../DSC on . Depressing the accelerator will provide the best stability. In this happens, turn off the TCS/ DSC. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page121 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (121,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l When DSC is on and you drive each day. í Some models. 5-25 Form...
Owner's Manual
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...warning beep sound is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering or braking. l NOTE This device complies with part 15 of your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated on a significantly under -inflated. Have... tire pressure is too low or too high in the vehicle placard and owner's manual. 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 CAUTION l When the tire pressure monitoring ...
...warning beep sound is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering or braking. l NOTE This device complies with part 15 of your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated on a significantly under -inflated. Have... tire pressure is too low or too high in the vehicle placard and owner's manual. 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 CAUTION l When the tire pressure monitoring ...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page153 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (153,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls NOTE WARNING Safety Stop and Reverse Feature: Using the HomeLink system with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and ... and accurate transmission of serious injury or death. NOTE The programming will not be hit. l CAUTION HomeLink has been tested and complies with FCC rules part 15. Operation is disconnected. Disconnect the power to be erased even if the battery is subject to operate the device. This device must accept any...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page153 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (153,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls NOTE WARNING Safety Stop and Reverse Feature: Using the HomeLink system with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and ... and accurate transmission of serious injury or death. NOTE The programming will not be hit. l CAUTION HomeLink has been tested and complies with FCC rules part 15. Operation is disconnected. Disconnect the power to be erased even if the battery is subject to operate the device. This device must accept any...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight during hot weather, open the windows to keep internal parts lubricated. qNot Using for the air conditioner, it is not running . Lack of time ...less efficient. Use the climate control system to improve the system efficiency. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for a long period of refrigerant may fog up easily in the cowl grille to... windows, operate the air conditioner to change the filter periodically as indicated in normal conditions. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page158 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (158,1) Interior ...
...vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight during hot weather, open the windows to keep internal parts lubricated. qNot Using for the air conditioner, it is not running . Lack of time ...less efficient. Use the climate control system to improve the system efficiency. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for a long period of refrigerant may fog up easily in the cowl grille to... windows, operate the air conditioner to change the filter periodically as indicated in normal conditions. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page158 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (158,1) Interior ...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page170 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (170,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating Tips for no reason, it may remain stuck .... l The MD player has been designed to the insertion slot in MDLP mode. (MDLPs bearing the identification logo as shown. l Do not touch the internal part of the arrow. When inserting the MD, make sure the MD label is facing up, and the MD is slid open for Mini Disc (MD...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page170 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (170,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating Tips for no reason, it may remain stuck .... l The MD player has been designed to the insertion slot in MDLP mode. (MDLPs bearing the identification logo as shown. l Do not touch the internal part of the arrow. When inserting the MD, make sure the MD label is facing up, and the MD is slid open for Mini Disc (MD...