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... exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide, anyone in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. Exhaust Gas in deep snow is dangerous. Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to enter the cabin. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page89 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (89,1) Before Driving...
... exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide, anyone in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. Exhaust Gas in deep snow is dangerous. Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to enter the cabin. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page89 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (89,1) Before Driving...
Owner's Manual
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... and quick steering. Don't spin the rear wheels. Don't hold the pedal down motion. 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 ...more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and don't allow extra distance for braking. When driving on slippery surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the rear wheels. If you must rock the vehicle to free it...
... and quick steering. Don't spin the rear wheels. Don't hold the pedal down motion. 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 ...more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and don't allow extra distance for braking. When driving on slippery surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the rear wheels. If you must rock the vehicle to free it...
Owner's Manual
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...-04G Use washer fluid made with antifreeze―but never more than recommended on snow and ice covered roads, you may freeze. 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...
...-04G Use washer fluid made with antifreeze―but never more than recommended on snow and ice covered roads, you may freeze. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... with the tire pressure monitoring system, the system may scratch or chip aluminum wheels. Don't use chains on roads that are free of snow or ice. Chains may result in damage to the vehicle and to the tire. Your vehicle is equipped with a factory installed temporary spare.... 4-10 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns. 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 Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. Don't use chains on a temporary...
... with the tire pressure monitoring system, the system may scratch or chip aluminum wheels. Don't use chains on roads that are free of snow or ice. Chains may result in damage to the vehicle and to the tire. Your vehicle is equipped with a factory installed temporary spare.... 4-10 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns. 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 Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. Don't use chains on a temporary...
Owner's Manual
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Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in snow, refer to Winter Driving (page 4-9) regarding parking brake use. 5-5 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Light braking will cause excessive wear of the brake linings or ... whether the brakes have been affected. Lower the handle all the way down while holding in the button. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page101 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (101,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the brake handle fully upward.
Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in snow, refer to Winter Driving (page 4-9) regarding parking brake use. 5-5 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Light braking will cause excessive wear of the brake linings or ... whether the brakes have been affected. Lower the handle all the way down while holding in the button. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page101 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (101,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the brake handle fully upward.
Owner's Manual
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... Brake Warning Light on at the Same Time: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are on loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for safe driving. Don't pump the brakes, continue to stop than under these conditions because the tires will function normally ... vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of each wheel. 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...
... Brake Warning Light on at the Same Time: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are on loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for safe driving. Don't pump the brakes, continue to stop than under these conditions because the tires will function normally ... vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of each wheel. 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...
Owner's Manual
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.../or ice-covered roads is off. TCS and Snow and Ice: Driving without proper traction devices on the traction control system as a substitute for unsafe and.... NOTE Cruise control will cancel at reduced speeds when roads are covered with ice and/or snow. í Some models. 5-21 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Use snow tires or tire chains and drive at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed...driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque and operates the brakes to spin and lose traction. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page117 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (117,1) Driving Your...
.../or ice-covered roads is off. TCS and Snow and Ice: Driving without proper traction devices on the traction control system as a substitute for unsafe and.... NOTE Cruise control will cancel at reduced speeds when roads are covered with ice and/or snow. í Some models. 5-21 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Use snow tires or tire chains and drive at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed...driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque and operates the brakes to spin and lose traction. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page117 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (117,1) Driving Your...
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... surface). You can still have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly. On slippery surfaces, such as fresh snow, it will come from the engine. Refer to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This indicates that the TCS is on. In addition to the indicator light flashing, a slight lugging sound ...models. Take your vehicle to ABS (page 5-7) and TCS (page 5-21). Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page118 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (118,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE To turn off the TCS, press the DSC OFF switch (page 5-24). Dynamic ...
... surface). You can still have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly. On slippery surfaces, such as fresh snow, it will come from the engine. Refer to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This indicates that the TCS is on. In addition to the indicator light flashing, a slight lugging sound ...models. Take your vehicle to ABS (page 5-7) and TCS (page 5-21). Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page118 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (118,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE To turn off the TCS, press the DSC OFF switch (page 5-24). Dynamic ...
Owner's Manual
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When the TCS/DSC is off , it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of all four tires before you attempt to free the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it automatically activates when the ... the TCS/DSC is off when the engine is turned off , the TCS/DSC does not activate but the brake LSD function remains. 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 tire.
When the TCS/DSC is off , it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of all four tires before you attempt to free the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it automatically activates when the ... the TCS/DSC is off when the engine is turned off , the TCS/DSC does not activate but the brake LSD function remains. 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 tire.
Owner's Manual
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... it back to complete the ID signal code registration. 1. l When excess snow or ice adheres to have been registered. The signal code must be registered automatically. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page124 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (124,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l When using the following procedure allows the TPMS...
... it back to complete the ID signal code registration. 1. l When excess snow or ice adheres to have been registered. The signal code must be registered automatically. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page124 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (124,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l When using the following procedure allows the TPMS...
Owner's Manual
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...for about 5 minutes. If they don't resume functioning, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 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 ... position. NOTE Turn the wipers on the windshield and block your vision. This mechanism will automatically stop operation of -way, and remove the snow and ice. The washer fluid could have an accident. INT ― Intermittent 1 ― Normal 2 ― Fast Variable-speed intermittent ...
...for about 5 minutes. If they don't resume functioning, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 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 ... position. NOTE Turn the wipers on the windshield and block your vision. This mechanism will automatically stop operation of -way, and remove the snow and ice. The washer fluid could have an accident. INT ― Intermittent 1 ― Normal 2 ― Fast Variable-speed intermittent ...
Owner's Manual
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If there is not designed for melting snow. This defroster is an accumulation of snow on the steering wheel. 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
If there is not designed for melting snow. This defroster is an accumulation of snow on the steering wheel. 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
Owner's Manual
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...make the air conditioner less efficient. qClearing the Air Inlet Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow and ice from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for replacement ... position should be used only when driving on refrigerant or has a malfunction, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qReplacement of the interior. 6-2 Form No.8T69-EA-04G qNot Using for refrigerant inspection...at least once a month to let warm air escape, then run the climate control system. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page158 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (158,1) Interior ...
...make the air conditioner less efficient. qClearing the Air Inlet Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow and ice from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for replacement ... position should be used only when driving on refrigerant or has a malfunction, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qReplacement of the interior. 6-2 Form No.8T69-EA-04G qNot Using for refrigerant inspection...at least once a month to let warm air escape, then run the climate control system. 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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... be used only for the temporary spare tire. 7-4 Form No.8T69-EA-04G WARNING Driving with a Temporary Spare Tire on Ice or Snow: Driving with the emergency flat tire repair kit (page 7-5). The temporary spare tire is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire, and is... dangerous. If you require a temporary spare tire, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page210 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (210,1) In Case of the vehicle and have an accident. qSpare Tire...
... be used only for the temporary spare tire. 7-4 Form No.8T69-EA-04G WARNING Driving with a Temporary Spare Tire on Ice or Snow: Driving with the emergency flat tire repair kit (page 7-5). The temporary spare tire is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire, and is... dangerous. If you require a temporary spare tire, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page210 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (210,1) In Case of the vehicle and have an accident. qSpare Tire...
Owner's Manual
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... tire when this happens. The temporary spare tire is for a short distance. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page265 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (265,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE qTemporary Spare Tire Your Mazda is not equipped with a snow tire or a conventional tire. It is repaired, which should be used , the...
... tire when this happens. The temporary spare tire is for a short distance. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page265 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (265,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE qTemporary Spare Tire Your Mazda is not equipped with a snow tire or a conventional tire. It is repaired, which should be used , the...
Owner's Manual
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...new one is dangerous. Braking and handling could be damaged. The wheels equipped on your vehicle. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page266 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (266,1) Maintenance and...wheel may adversely affect: l l l l l l l l l Tire fit Wheel and bearing life Ground clearance Snow-chain clearance Speedometer calibration Headlight aim Bumper height Tire Pressure Monitoring System Limited-Slip Differential System l (With Tire Pressure Monitoring...have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may not be possible to Tires and Wheels on...
...new one is dangerous. Braking and handling could be damaged. The wheels equipped on your vehicle. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page266 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (266,1) Maintenance and...wheel may adversely affect: l l l l l l l l l Tire fit Wheel and bearing life Ground clearance Snow-chain clearance Speedometer calibration Headlight aim Bumper height Tire Pressure Monitoring System Limited-Slip Differential System l (With Tire Pressure Monitoring...have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may not be possible to Tires and Wheels on...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page283 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (283,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qUnderbody Maintenance Road chemicals and salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents used for dust control may damage the coating. If not removed, they easily hide mud and dirt. Pay special attention to...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page283 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (283,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qUnderbody Maintenance Road chemicals and salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents used for dust control may damage the coating. If not removed, they easily hide mud and dirt. Pay special attention to...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page320 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (320,1) Index S Steering Wheel ...3-29 Horn ...5-55 Storage Box ...6-48 Storage Compartments ...6-47 Center ... System error activation ...5-27 Tire pressure monitoring system warning light ...5-26 Tires and wheels ...5-28 Tires Flat tire ...7-3 Inflation pressure ...8-28 Replacement ...8-30 Rotation ...8-29 Snow tires ...4-9 Spare tire and tool storage ...7-3 Specifications ...10-6 Tire chains ...4-10 Uniform tire quality grading system (UTQGS) ...9-16 Tool ...7-3 V Vanity Mirrors ...6-39 Vehicle Information Labels...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page320 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (320,1) Index S Steering Wheel ...3-29 Horn ...5-55 Storage Box ...6-48 Storage Compartments ...6-47 Center ... System error activation ...5-27 Tire pressure monitoring system warning light ...5-26 Tires and wheels ...5-28 Tires Flat tire ...7-3 Inflation pressure ...8-28 Replacement ...8-30 Rotation ...8-29 Snow tires ...4-9 Spare tire and tool storage ...7-3 Specifications ...10-6 Tire chains ...4-10 Uniform tire quality grading system (UTQGS) ...9-16 Tool ...7-3 V Vanity Mirrors ...6-39 Vehicle Information Labels...