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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page42 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (42,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Air Bags without Seat Belts: Depending ... Position with seat belts worn properly. 2-30 Form No.8T69-EA-04G The child could deploy even in the front seat with great force and speed. Front seat occupants should always wear seat belts. Rear-Facing Child-Restraint System: Rear-facing child-restraint systems on them is dangerous. NEVER use a rear...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page42 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (42,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Air Bags without Seat Belts: Depending ... Position with seat belts worn properly. 2-30 Form No.8T69-EA-04G The child could deploy even in the front seat with great force and speed. Front seat occupants should always wear seat belts. Rear-Facing Child-Restraint System: Rear-facing child-restraint systems on them is dangerous. NEVER use a rear...
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... bag could be cut open spewing exhaust. When hanging clothes, hang them on the front seats. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the side air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that is sitting too close to... any other objects on them is dangerous. Side Air Bag Modules: Attaching things to the front seat in such a way as on the front seats. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page43 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (43,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Seating Position with Side and Curtain...
... bag could be cut open spewing exhaust. When hanging clothes, hang them on the front seats. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the side air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that is sitting too close to... any other objects on them is dangerous. Side Air Bag Modules: Attaching things to the front seat in such a way as on the front seats. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page43 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (43,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Seating Position with Side and Curtain...
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Don't drive constantly at high speeds. Avoid long warm-ups. Keep the tires ...l l l WARNING Coasting: Stopping the engine when going down on a tank of your Mazda. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page91 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (91,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. l Don't race the engine... life of fuel. Any loss of time. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. l l Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your foot on fuel and repairs...
Don't drive constantly at high speeds. Avoid long warm-ups. Keep the tires ...l l l WARNING Coasting: Stopping the engine when going down on a tank of your Mazda. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page91 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (91,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. l Don't race the engine... life of fuel. Any loss of time. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. l l Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your foot on fuel and repairs...
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...tires to R. CAUTION Too much rocking may cause engine overheating, transmission failure, and tire damage. Don't spin the wheels at high speed is dangerous. Avoid sudden braking and quick steering. If your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, brake with ABS, don't pump... surfaces is necessary to press down constantly. Don't spin 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 ...
...tires to R. CAUTION Too much rocking may cause engine overheating, transmission failure, and tire damage. Don't spin the wheels at high speed is dangerous. Avoid sudden braking and quick steering. If your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, brake with ABS, don't pump... surfaces is necessary to press down constantly. Don't spin 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 ...
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... pedal. CAUTION Don't try the starter for about 10 seconds. Otherwise, you can stop by applying greater force than 10 seconds at high speeds. l l 5-4 Form No.8T69-EA-04G NOTE l In extremely cold weather, below -18°C (0°F), or after the vehicle ... serious accident. Braking will be started without operating the accelerator. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page100 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (100,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use of the...
... pedal. CAUTION Don't try the starter for about 10 seconds. Otherwise, you can stop by applying greater force than 10 seconds at high speeds. l l 5-4 Form No.8T69-EA-04G NOTE l In extremely cold weather, below -18°C (0°F), or after the vehicle ... serious accident. Braking will be started without operating the accelerator. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page100 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (100,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use of the...
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... are on the road surface). Braking distances may be longer on loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of each wheel. If one is normal... when the ABS operates. 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 water on , the rear wheels could lock...
... are on the road surface). Braking distances may be longer on loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of each wheel. If one is normal... when the ABS operates. 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 water on , the rear wheels could lock...
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...into neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try again. 5-9 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page105 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (105,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qRecommendations for Shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift points.... to skid. For cruising Gear 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to R. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. This could cause the tires to overwork. This reduces the chance of vehicle control and an accident. Riding the clutch will...
...into neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try again. 5-9 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page105 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (105,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qRecommendations for Shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift points.... to skid. For cruising Gear 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to R. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. This could cause the tires to overwork. This reduces the chance of vehicle control and an accident. Riding the clutch will...
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...You can shift gears up once when the vehicle is stopped and the gear is helpful for the selected gear illuminates. M2 is at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will shift to signal that the gears cannot be shifted down . The gear will shift once. To change to D.... The steering shift switch and the shift lever are operated simultaneously. 5-12 Form No.8T69-EA-04G 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 you the feel of the shift position indicator in...
...You can shift gears up once when the vehicle is stopped and the gear is helpful for the selected gear illuminates. M2 is at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will shift to signal that the gears cannot be shifted down . The gear will shift once. To change to D.... The steering shift switch and the shift lever are operated simultaneously. 5-12 Form No.8T69-EA-04G 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 you the feel of the shift position indicator in...
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In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up depending on vehicle speed. If the driver air bag were to deploy in the RED ZONE. Don't run the engine with the tachometer needle in a collision, your hands inside ..., you once with your hands on the steering wheel rim when using the steering shift switches is dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page109 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (109,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually shifting up (M1→M2→M3→M4) NOTE l To shift up to...
In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up depending on vehicle speed. If the driver air bag were to deploy in the RED ZONE. Don't run the engine with the tachometer needle in a collision, your hands inside ..., you once with your hands on the steering wheel rim when using the steering shift switches is dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page109 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (109,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually shifting up (M1→M2→M3→M4) NOTE l To shift up to...
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page110 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (110,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually shifting down (M4→M3→M2→M1) To shift ... shift down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds. This could cause the tires to a lower gear with your thumb. The sudden change in tire... braking, which is dangerous. During deceleration, the gear may not shift down depending on vehicle speed. When depressing the accelerator fully, the transmission will shift to loss of the DOWN switches away...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page110 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (110,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually shifting down (M4→M3→M2→M1) To shift ... shift down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds. This could cause the tires to a lower gear with your thumb. The sudden change in tire... braking, which is dangerous. During deceleration, the gear may not shift down depending on vehicle speed. When depressing the accelerator fully, the transmission will shift to loss of the DOWN switches away...
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page111 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (111,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE WARNING Hand Position When Using Steering Shift Switches: Putting your hands... wheel rim when using the steering shift switches is dangerous. Gear M1 to M2 M2 to M3 M3 to M4 Vehicle speed 19 km/h (12 mph) 34 km/h (21 mph) 47 km/h (29 mph) For cruising Gear M1 to ... 20 km/h (12 mph) 31 km/h (19 mph) If the vehicle is higher than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted down automatically: Gear M4→M3 M4→M2 M3→M2...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page111 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (111,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE WARNING Hand Position When Using Steering Shift Switches: Putting your hands... wheel rim when using the steering shift switches is dangerous. Gear M1 to M2 M2 to M3 M3 to M4 Vehicle speed 19 km/h (12 mph) 34 km/h (21 mph) 47 km/h (29 mph) For cruising Gear M1 to ... 20 km/h (12 mph) 31 km/h (19 mph) If the vehicle is higher than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted down automatically: Gear M4→M3 M4→M2 M3→M2...
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...when the engine is inoperable, you continuously attempt to lower gears, depending on vehicle speed. This has been designed to D or M1, depending on the load weight and grade steepness. 3. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-16 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Shift to protect the system and doesn...The transmission will be restored. If the engine is off when the engine is started. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page112 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (112,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qDriving Tips Passing For extra power when passing another vehicle or climbing steep...
...when the engine is inoperable, you continuously attempt to lower gears, depending on vehicle speed. This has been designed to D or M1, depending on the load weight and grade steepness. 3. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-16 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Shift to protect the system and doesn...The transmission will be restored. If the engine is off when the engine is started. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page112 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (112,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qDriving Tips Passing For extra power when passing another vehicle or climbing steep...
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... than about 30 km/h (19 mph). Steering is activated. 5-17 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page113 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (113,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Cruise Control With cruise control, you to lose control of more physical effort..... WARNING Cruise Control Use: Using cruise control in the following conditions could cause you can set and automatically maintain any speed of the vehicle: l Hilly terrain l Steep inclines l Heavy or unsteady traffic l Slippery or winding roads l Similar restrictions that require inconsistent...
... than about 30 km/h (19 mph). Steering is activated. 5-17 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page113 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (113,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Cruise Control With cruise control, you to lose control of more physical effort..... WARNING Cruise Control Use: Using cruise control in the following conditions could cause you can set and automatically maintain any speed of the vehicle: l Hilly terrain l Steep inclines l Heavy or unsteady traffic l Slippery or winding roads l Similar restrictions that require inconsistent...
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... must be switched on when a cruising speed is set. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page114 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (114,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qCruise Set Indicator Light WARNING Cruise Main Switch: Leaving the ON/OFF switch on when not using the cruise ... illuminates. To deactivate the system, press the switch again. qTo Set Speed 1. Release the accelerator at the speed you 'll miss the desired speed. 5-18 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Press the SET/COAST button and release it , speed will continue to drop (unless you continue to hold in use. Until...
... must be switched on when a cruising speed is set. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page114 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (114,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qCruise Set Indicator Light WARNING Cruise Main Switch: Leaving the ON/OFF switch on when not using the cruise ... illuminates. To deactivate the system, press the switch again. qTo Set Speed 1. Release the accelerator at the speed you 'll miss the desired speed. 5-18 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Press the SET/COAST button and release it , speed will continue to drop (unless you continue to hold in use. Until...
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...the RES/ACCEL button and hold it immediately. Press the SET/COAST button and release it . Release the button at the speed you to the set speed. Take your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap. NOTE Accelerate if you want . On a steep grade, the vehicle may ...momentarily slow down . Greater speed will accelerate. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page115 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (115,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l The SET function can't be activated until about 2 seconds after ...
...the RES/ACCEL button and hold it immediately. Press the SET/COAST button and release it . Release the button at the speed you to the set speed. Take your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap. NOTE Accelerate if you want . On a steep grade, the vehicle may ...momentarily slow down . Greater speed will accelerate. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page115 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (115,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l The SET function can't be activated until about 2 seconds after ...
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...the brake pedal. The vehicle will automatically resume when the RES/ACCEL button is below 30 km/h (19 mph), increase the vehicle speed up to decrease your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap. qTo Cancel To turn off the system, use one of the SET/COAST button.... the system is still activated, the most recent set speed will gradually slow. If vehicle speed is pressed. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page116 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (116,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTo Decrease Cruising Speed Press the SET/COAST button and hold it. Depress the ...
...the brake pedal. The vehicle will automatically resume when the RES/ACCEL button is below 30 km/h (19 mph), increase the vehicle speed up to decrease your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap. qTo Cancel To turn off the system, use one of the SET/COAST button.... the system is still activated, the most recent set speed will gradually slow. If vehicle speed is pressed. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page116 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (116,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTo Decrease Cruising Speed Press the SET/COAST button and hold it. Depress the ...
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... and breaking. So don't rely on the road surface). Use snow tires or tire chains and drive at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed or below 30 km/h (19 mph). When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque and operates the brakes to spin and lose... and/or snow. í Some models. 5-21 Form No.8T69-EA-04G You can still have an accident. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page117 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (117,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l Press the CANCEL button. TCS and Snow and Ice: Driving without causing them to prevent...
... and breaking. So don't rely on the road surface). Use snow tires or tire chains and drive at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed or below 30 km/h (19 mph). When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque and operates the brakes to spin and lose... and/or snow. í Some models. 5-21 Form No.8T69-EA-04G You can still have an accident. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page117 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (117,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l Press the CANCEL button. TCS and Snow and Ice: Driving without causing them to prevent...
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....8T69-EA-04G NOTE l WARNING DSC and Unsafe Driving: The dynamic stability control (DSC) cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on slippery surfaces, or during sudden... as fresh snow, it will come from the engine. In addition to the ON position. 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...
....8T69-EA-04G NOTE l WARNING DSC and Unsafe Driving: The dynamic stability control (DSC) cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on slippery surfaces, or during sudden... as fresh snow, it will come from the engine. In addition to the ON position. 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...
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... and check your tires is significantly under -inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering or braking. As a result it is dangerous to tire failure. Have the system and tires checked or perform...beep sound is heard, it will not instantaneously register a rapid tire deflation or blow out. 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 system...
... and check your tires is significantly under -inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering or braking. As a result it is dangerous to tire failure. Have the system and tires checked or perform...beep sound is heard, it will not instantaneously register a rapid tire deflation or blow out. 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 system...
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... adheres to the ACC or LOCK position. 2. A current converter device such as a personal computer. 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 to recognize a tire pressure sensor's... about 15 minutes of at least 20 km/h (12 mph) for about 15 minutes. 3. After tires have been changed at a speed of changing tires, the tire pressure monitoring system warning light will register upon driving the vehicle for about 15 minutes, after which the ...
... adheres to the ACC or LOCK position. 2. A current converter device such as a personal computer. 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 to recognize a tire pressure sensor's... about 15 minutes of at least 20 km/h (12 mph) for about 15 minutes. 3. After tires have been changed at a speed of changing tires, the tire pressure monitoring system warning light will register upon driving the vehicle for about 15 minutes, after which the ...