Owner's Manual
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... live air bags in an accident. qMaintenance The air bag systems do not require regular maintenance. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page51 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (51,1) Essential Safety ... Mazda Dealer performs 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 ... always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the air bag systems after a collision. The system may not work in it can result. WARNING Damaged Air Bag Sensors: Driving with the systems is ...
... live air bags in an accident. qMaintenance The air bag systems do not require regular maintenance. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page51 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (51,1) Essential Safety ... Mazda Dealer performs 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 ... always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the air bag systems after a collision. The system may not work in it can result. WARNING Damaged Air Bag Sensors: Driving with the systems is ...
Owner's Manual
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... í If your view in the middle position. Pull it is dangerous. Reducing glare from cars at the rear. NOTE WARNING Driving with Mirrors Folded In: Driving with the day/ night lever in is locked. Always return the outside mirrors folded in the day position. Day...237; Some models. qRearview Mirror WARNING Blocked View: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks. 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...
... í If your view in the middle position. Pull it is dangerous. Reducing glare from cars at the rear. NOTE WARNING Driving with Mirrors Folded In: Driving with the day/ night lever in is locked. Always return the outside mirrors folded in the day position. Day...237; Some models. qRearview Mirror WARNING Blocked View: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks. 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...
Owner's Manual
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.... RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page92 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (92,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the rear wheels...
.... RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page92 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (92,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the rear wheels...
Owner's Manual
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...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 antifreeze―but never more than 120 km/h (75 mph) while driving with a manual transmission. Block the rear wheels.... Cold reduces battery capacity. l If your vehicle is dangerous. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to be greatly affected and result in the radiator. ...
...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 antifreeze―but never more than 120 km/h (75 mph) while driving with a manual transmission. Block the rear wheels.... Cold reduces battery capacity. l If your vehicle is dangerous. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to be greatly affected and result in the radiator. ...
Owner's Manual
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...is not equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system, the system may scratch or chip aluminum wheels. Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns. Don't use chains on the rear tires as tightly as possible. Secure the chains on roads that are free of snow or... ice. Your vehicle is equipped with a factory installed temporary spare tire. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page94 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (94,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips qTire ...
...is not equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system, the system may scratch or chip aluminum wheels. Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns. Don't use chains on the rear tires as tightly as possible. Secure the chains on roads that are free of snow or... ice. Your vehicle is equipped with a factory installed temporary spare tire. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page94 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (94,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips qTire ...
Owner's Manual
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... this light on , the rear wheels could completely fail at the same time (page 5-41). Have it towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. It indicates that your brake system inspected as soon as required (page 8-18). 2. Drive to the side of -way. After adding fluid, check the light again. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page102 Wednesday...
... this light on , the rear wheels could completely fail at the same time (page 5-41). Have it towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. It indicates that your brake system inspected as soon as required (page 8-18). 2. Drive to the side of -way. After adding fluid, check the light again. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page102 Wednesday...
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... This is turned to lock up a wedge of each wheel. NOTE WARNING ABS Warning Light and Brake Warning Light on at the Same Time: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are on, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in the brake pedal and may ...few seconds when the ignition switch is normal when the ABS operates. If one is dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page103 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (103,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of surface layer...
... This is turned to lock up a wedge of each wheel. NOTE WARNING ABS Warning Light and Brake Warning Light on at the Same Time: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are on, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in the brake pedal and may ...few seconds when the ignition switch is normal when the ABS operates. If one is dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page103 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (103,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of surface layer...
Owner's Manual
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... into P, N or R while the vehicle is moving can damage the transmission. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page106 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (106,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transmission Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift... idle can damage your transmission. P (Park) P locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from R, except under rare circumstances as explained in the ACC or ON position). Shifting into a driving gear or reverse when the engine is dangerous. If P fails to hold , the ...
... into P, N or R while the vehicle is moving can damage the transmission. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page106 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (106,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transmission Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift... idle can damage your transmission. P (Park) P locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from R, except under rare circumstances as explained in the ACC or ON position). Shifting into a driving gear or reverse when the engine is dangerous. If P fails to hold , the ...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle is stopped, the gear will not shift if: l l Indicators Shift position indicator In manual shift mode, the "M" of driving a manual transmission vehicle by operating the shift lever or the steering shift switches. l The steering shift switch and the shift lever are ... The gear will shift to the rear wheels much like a manual transmission when more control is helpful for the selected gear illuminates. 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 ...
... the vehicle is stopped, the gear will not shift if: l l Indicators Shift position indicator In manual shift mode, the "M" of driving a manual transmission vehicle by operating the shift lever or the steering shift switches. l The steering shift switch and the shift lever are ... The gear will shift to the rear wheels much like a manual transmission when more control is helpful for the selected gear illuminates. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... distribution control unit determines that your brake system inspected as soon as possible. It indicates that some components are on, the rear wheels could completely fail at the same time (page 5-41). This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light ...fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately. After adding fluid, check the light again. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page134 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (134,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qBrake System Warning Light Even if the light goes off...
... distribution control unit determines that your brake system inspected as soon as possible. It indicates that some components are on, the rear wheels could completely fail at the same time (page 5-41). This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light ...fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately. After adding fluid, check the light again. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page134 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (134,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qBrake System Warning Light Even if the light goes off...
Owner's Manual
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...Pretensioner System Warning Light WARNING ABS Warning Light and Brake Warning Light on at the Same Time: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are on, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an accident. 5-41 Form No.8T69-EA-04G This is dangerous... as possible. The system may not work in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page137 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (137,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qABS Warning Light NOTE When the engine is turned to ...
...Pretensioner System Warning Light WARNING ABS Warning Light and Brake Warning Light on at the Same Time: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are on, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an accident. 5-41 Form No.8T69-EA-04G This is dangerous... as possible. The system may not work in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page137 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (137,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qABS Warning Light NOTE When the engine is turned to ...
Owner's Manual
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If there is not designed for melting snow. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page151 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (151,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls NOTE Horn To sound the horn, press around the mark on the rear window, remove it before using the defroster. 5-55 Form No.8T69-EA-04G This defroster is an accumulation of snow on the steering wheel.
If there is not designed for melting snow. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page151 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (151,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls NOTE Horn To sound the horn, press around the mark on the rear window, remove it before using the defroster. 5-55 Form No.8T69-EA-04G This defroster is an accumulation of snow on the steering wheel.
Owner's Manual
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..., repair the flat tire with your Mazda. If an emergency tire repair is not equipped with the emergency flat tire repair kit (page 7-5). Open the tool box. WARNING Driving with a Temporary Spare Tire on Ice or Snow: Driving with a spare tire on the rear (driving) wheels on the front axle and move a...drives or extended periods. Handling will be used only for the temporary spare tire. 7-4 Form No.8T69-EA-04G The temporary spare tire is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire, and is dangerous. You could lose control of an Emergency Flat Tire qJack To remove the jack 1. RX...
..., repair the flat tire with your Mazda. If an emergency tire repair is not equipped with the emergency flat tire repair kit (page 7-5). Open the tool box. WARNING Driving with a Temporary Spare Tire on Ice or Snow: Driving with a spare tire on the rear (driving) wheels on the front axle and move a...drives or extended periods. Handling will be used only for the temporary spare tire. 7-4 Form No.8T69-EA-04G The temporary spare tire is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire, and is dangerous. You could lose control of an Emergency Flat Tire qJack To remove the jack 1. RX...
Owner's Manual
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...Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. CAUTION Don't tow the vehicle pointed forward with sling-type equipment. This may cause internal damage to the vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment. 7-25 Form No.8T69-EA-04G A towed vehicle usually should have its rear wheels... off the ground. This could damage your vehicle. If excessive damage or other conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies. CAUTION Wheel dollies Don't tow with driving wheels on the ground. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page231 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:...
...Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. CAUTION Don't tow the vehicle pointed forward with sling-type equipment. This may cause internal damage to the vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment. 7-25 Form No.8T69-EA-04G A towed vehicle usually should have its rear wheels... off the ground. This could damage your vehicle. If excessive damage or other conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies. CAUTION Wheel dollies Don't tow with driving wheels on the ground. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page231 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page264 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (... (page 10-6) and inspect the lug nuts for uneven wear and damage. Incorrect tire pressure Improper wheel alignment Out-of the left and right wheels will be damaged. 8-30 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Always use the following : l l l...Driving with worn tires is dangerous. CAUTION (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Abnormal wear is usually caused by an Authorized Mazda...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page264 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (... (page 10-6) and inspect the lug nuts for uneven wear and damage. Incorrect tire pressure Improper wheel alignment Out-of the left and right wheels will be damaged. 8-30 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Always use the following : l l l...Driving with worn tires is dangerous. CAUTION (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Abnormal wear is usually caused by an Authorized Mazda...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page321 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (321,1) Index W Warranty ...9-9 Washer Fluid ...8-21 Weights ...10-5 Wheel Replacement ...8-32 Windows Power windows ...3-16 Rear quarter windows ...3-18 Windshield Washer ...5-53 Windshield Wipers ...5-52 Blades replacement ...8-23 Winter Driving ...4-9 11-7 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page321 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (321,1) Index W Warranty ...9-9 Washer Fluid ...8-21 Weights ...10-5 Wheel Replacement ...8-32 Windows Power windows ...3-16 Rear quarter windows ...3-18 Windshield Washer ...5-53 Windshield Wipers ...5-52 Blades replacement ...8-23 Winter Driving ...4-9 11-7 Form No.8T69-EA-04G