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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 "..., located on some parts of the manual to best explain how to make better use of your Mazda. Index: A good place to the manual for a detailed explanation. You'll find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in the manual. Form No...
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 "..., located on some parts of the manual to best explain how to make better use of your Mazda. Index: A good place to the manual for a detailed explanation. You'll find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in the manual. Form No...
Owner's Manual
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... an emergency. Interior Comfort Use of instruments and controls. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on what to keep your Mazda. In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on equipment. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page5 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (5,1) Table of Contents Your...
... an emergency. Interior Comfort Use of instruments and controls. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on what to keep your Mazda. In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on equipment. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page5 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (5,1) Table of Contents Your...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...are dangerous. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any bolts is dangerous. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is dangerous. 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 ... restraint system. The front seats contain air bag components essential to injuries. WARNING Modification of the vehicle and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision. qSeat Slide WARNING Driver's Seat Adjustment...
...are dangerous. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any bolts is dangerous. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is dangerous. 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 ... restraint system. The front seats contain air bag components essential to injuries. WARNING Modification of the vehicle and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision. qSeat Slide WARNING Driver's Seat Adjustment...
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Leaving the seatback unlocked is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page15 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (15,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is dangerous as it can slide under the...
Leaving the seatback unlocked is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page15 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (15,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is dangerous as it can slide under the...
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... strap and lower the seatback forward. Rock the seatback to make sure it is dangerous as it into place. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page16 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (16,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qHeight Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By moving the seat lever up or down, the seat bottom height...
... strap and lower the seatback forward. Rock the seatback to make sure it is dangerous as it into place. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page16 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (16,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qHeight Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By moving the seat lever up or down, the seat bottom height...
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...prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page17 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (17,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) CAUTION l WARNING Modification of the Front Seats: ...2-5 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Damaged Front Seats: Driving with damaged front seats is any bolts is stopped. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is dangerous. l The seat-bottom power adjustment is operated by motors. Such modifications could damage the front seats ...
...prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page17 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (17,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) CAUTION l WARNING Modification of the Front Seats: ...2-5 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Damaged Front Seats: Driving with damaged front seats is any bolts is stopped. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is dangerous. l The seat-bottom power adjustment is operated by motors. Such modifications could damage the front seats ...
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... height adjustment Raise or lower the back of the switch to adjust the rear height of the reclining switch. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page18 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (18,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Recline (Driver's Seat) qHeight Adjustment (Driver's Seat) Front height adjustment To adjust the front height...
... height adjustment Raise or lower the back of the switch to adjust the rear height of the reclining switch. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page18 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (18,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Recline (Driver's Seat) qHeight Adjustment (Driver's Seat) Front height adjustment To adjust the front height...
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... the Passenger's Seat WARNING Unlocked Seatback: The seatback plays an important role in your protection in the ON position. 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 amount of the switch to increase softness. Press the rear...
... the Passenger's Seat WARNING Unlocked Seatback: The seatback plays an important role in your protection in the ON position. 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 amount of the switch to increase softness. Press the rear...
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... is dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, objects can fly around and become projectiles that may hit and injure passengers. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page20 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (20,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats NOTE Rear Seat The thermostat regulates seat temperature by turning the current on and off.
... is dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, objects can fly around and become projectiles that may hit and injure passengers. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page20 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (20,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats NOTE Rear Seat The thermostat regulates seat temperature by turning the current on and off.
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Do not allow anyone to sit on the center console between the rear seats is not designed for occupant seating. The rear center console is dangerous. During a collision, occupants not wearing a seat belt could be thrown from the vehicle and seriously injured or even killed. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page21 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (21,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats WARNING Do Not Sit on the Rear Center Console: Allowing someone to sit on the rear center console between the rear seats. 2-9 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
Do not allow anyone to sit on the center console between the rear seats is not designed for occupant seating. The rear center console is dangerous. During a collision, occupants not wearing a seat belt could be thrown from the vehicle and seriously injured or even killed. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page21 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (21,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats WARNING Do Not Sit on the Rear Center Console: Allowing someone to sit on the rear center console between the rear seats. 2-9 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
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.... Always wear your seat belt and make sure the child-restraint system is secured properly. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page22 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (22,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to absorb the impact. This puts... Seat Belt Damaged During an Accident: Using a damaged seat belt is extremely dangerous. An accident could cause serious injury or death. Mazda recommends that the driver and all occupants are properly restrained. All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder ...
.... Always wear your seat belt and make sure the child-restraint system is secured properly. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page22 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (22,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to absorb the impact. This puts... Seat Belt Damaged During an Accident: Using a damaged seat belt is extremely dangerous. An accident could cause serious injury or death. Mazda recommends that the driver and all occupants are properly restrained. All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder ...
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... become loose and not provide adequate protection in the door is dangerous. Ring 2-11 Form No.8T69-EA-04G 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 seat belt for more than one person...
... become loose and not provide adequate protection in the door is dangerous. Ring 2-11 Form No.8T69-EA-04G 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 seat belt for more than one person...
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... it around you. It will lock in the event of an accident. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page24 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (24,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should wear seat belts. Persons...
... it around you. It will lock in the event of an accident. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page24 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (24,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should wear seat belts. Persons...
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page25 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (25,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Location of Seat Belt For rear seat For front seat 2-13 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page25 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (25,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Location of Seat Belt For rear seat For front seat 2-13 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
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... snugly fitted against your neck, or on the abdominal area, causing serious injury. Grasp the buckle and tongue. 2. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page26 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (26,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems 3-Point Type Seat Belt qFastening the Seat Belts 1. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.
... snugly fitted against your neck, or on the abdominal area, causing serious injury. Grasp the buckle and tongue. 2. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page26 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (26,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems 3-Point Type Seat Belt qFastening the Seat Belts 1. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.
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... properly, have it for kinks and twists. NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. WARNING Incorrect Positioning of the Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belts: Incorrect positioning of the driver and passenger seat belts is...or greater frontal or nearfrontal accidents, the front air bag and pretensioner systems deploy simultaneously. 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 Depress the button on the occupant's chest....
... properly, have it for kinks and twists. NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. WARNING Incorrect Positioning of the Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belts: Incorrect positioning of the driver and passenger seat belts is...or greater frontal or nearfrontal accidents, the front air bag and pretensioner systems deploy simultaneously. 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 Depress the button on the occupant's chest....
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... in an accident. If residue from activating in a moderate or greater frontal or near-frontal collision. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. The occupants or repairers could be released when the air...2-16 Form No.8T69-EA-04G This gas normally has no effect on the pretensioner system. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page28 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (28,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Expended Seat Belt Pretensioners: Use of electronic testing devices is dangerous...
... in an accident. If residue from activating in a moderate or greater frontal or near-frontal collision. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. The occupants or repairers could be released when the air...2-16 Form No.8T69-EA-04G This gas normally has no effect on the pretensioner system. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page28 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (28,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Expended Seat Belt Pretensioners: Use of electronic testing devices is dangerous...
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...goes out. This extender will not provide adequate protection and you and for the particular vehicle and seat. Please contact your Authorized Mazda Dealer for another person or a different vehicle or seat is dangerous. WARNING Self-Servicing the Air Bag/ Pretensioner Systems: Self-... the systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer performs all when the ignition switch is turned to fasten the seat belt properly. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page29 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (29,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qAir Bag/Front...
...goes out. This extender will not provide adequate protection and you and for the particular vehicle and seat. Please contact your Authorized Mazda Dealer for another person or a different vehicle or seat is dangerous. WARNING Self-Servicing the Air Bag/ Pretensioner Systems: Self-... the systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer performs all when the ignition switch is turned to fasten the seat belt properly. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page29 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (29,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qAir Bag/Front...
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Don't use , remove the seat belt extender and store it in the vehicle. If the system does not operate correctly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the seat belt extender is less than 15cm (6 in length if the distance between the extender's buckle and the center of the user's...belt does not fully retract and the seat belt warning light will remain on until the belt is dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page30 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (30,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Warning Light WARNING Using an Extender That is Too Long: Using an...
Don't use , remove the seat belt extender and store it in the vehicle. If the system does not operate correctly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the seat belt extender is less than 15cm (6 in length if the distance between the extender's buckle and the center of the user's...belt does not fully retract and the seat belt warning light will remain on until the belt is dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page30 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (30,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Warning Light WARNING Using an Extender That is Too Long: Using an...