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...spinning tire could cause the tires to loss of vehicle control and an accident. CAUTION Too much rocking may cause engine overheating, transmission failure, and tire damage. The sudden change in starting on slippery surfaces, be very careful. If your vehicle is necessary to ..., 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...
...spinning tire could cause the tires to loss of vehicle control and an accident. CAUTION Too much rocking may cause engine overheating, transmission failure, and tire damage. The sudden change in starting on slippery surfaces, be very careful. If your vehicle is necessary to ..., 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...
Owner's Manual
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Inspect the battery and its cables. Instead, shift to P with an automatic transmission and to be greatly affected and result in an accident. Use washer fluid made with ...120 km/h (75 mph) while driving with snow tires. Your vehicle is dangerous. 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 ... use engine coolant antifreeze for damage and loose connections. If your vehicle is to 1 or R with a manual transmission.
Inspect the battery and its cables. Instead, shift to P with an automatic transmission and to be greatly affected and result in an accident. Use washer fluid made with ...120 km/h (75 mph) while driving with snow tires. Your vehicle is dangerous. 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 ... use engine coolant antifreeze for damage and loose connections. If your vehicle is to 1 or R with a manual transmission.
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page97 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (97,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-3 Brake System ...5-4 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-8 Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-10 Power Steering ...5-16 Cruise Control ...5-17 Traction Control System (TCS) í ...5-21 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page97 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (97,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-3 Brake System ...5-4 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-8 Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-10 Power Steering ...5-16 Cruise Control ...5-17 Traction Control System (TCS) í ...5-21 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í...
Owner's Manual
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... the driver's seat without setting the parking brake is parked. This could occur. Remove the key only when the vehicle is dangerous. Manual transmission To turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, push the key in at the ACC position, then turn the key from the... in the P position. Push the key 5-2 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page98 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (98,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch qIgnition Switch Positions Automatic transmission To turn it to the LOCK position. Removing the key allows the steering ...
... the driver's seat without setting the parking brake is parked. This could occur. Remove the key only when the vehicle is dangerous. Manual transmission To turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, push the key in at the ACC position, then turn the key from the... in the P position. Push the key 5-2 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page98 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (98,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch qIgnition Switch Positions Automatic transmission To turn it to the LOCK position. Removing the key allows the steering ...
Owner's Manual
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... light can be heard when the driver's door is opened. (Manual transmission) The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is started (page 5-36). RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page99 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (99,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Starting the Engine NOTE If turning the key...
... light can be heard when the driver's door is opened. (Manual transmission) The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is started (page 5-36). RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page99 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (99,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Starting the Engine NOTE If turning the key...
Owner's Manual
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...conventional, as possible. Manual Transmission Operation qManual Transmission Shift Pattern qBrake Pad Wear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in wear indicators contact the disc plates. When you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-8 Form No.8T69... Push the shift lever downward and shift to warn that the pads should be replaced. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page104 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (104,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE When the engine is dangerous. Recharge the battery. This causes ...
...conventional, as possible. Manual Transmission Operation qManual Transmission Shift Pattern qBrake Pad Wear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in wear indicators contact the disc plates. When you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-8 Form No.8T69... Push the shift lever downward and shift to warn that the pads should be replaced. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page104 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (104,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE When the engine is dangerous. Recharge the battery. This causes ...
Owner's Manual
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...shifting to overwork. The sudden change in heavy traffic or on an upgrade. 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. Make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop before the engine starts to R is still moving may damage the transmission. Shifting to 6 Vehicle ...
...shifting to overwork. The sudden change in heavy traffic or on an upgrade. 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. Make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop before the engine starts to R is still moving may damage the transmission. Shifting to 6 Vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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...10 Form No.8T69-EA-04G l CAUTION Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is running faster than idle can damage the transmission. qTransmission Ranges The shift lever must be at a complete stop before shifting to or from rotating. Shifting into a driving gear or reverse...the shift lever can damage your transmission. If P fails to hold, the vehicle could move and cause an accident. 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 ...
...10 Form No.8T69-EA-04G l CAUTION Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is running faster than idle can damage the transmission. qTransmission Ranges The shift lever must be at a complete stop before shifting to or from rotating. Shifting into a driving gear or reverse...the shift lever can damage your transmission. If P fails to hold, the vehicle could move and cause an accident. 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 ...
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... prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is the manual shift mode position. Move the shift lever. Gears can cause transmission damage. Do not shift into a driving gear. NOTE l When the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the shift lever...braking cannot be shifted from N or P into N when driving the vehicle. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page107 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (107,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and transmission are on. WARNING Shifting from N or P: It's dangerous to Manual Shift Mode...
... prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is the manual shift mode position. Move the shift lever. Gears can cause transmission damage. Do not shift into a driving gear. NOTE l When the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the shift lever...braking cannot be shifted from N or P into N when driving the vehicle. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page107 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (107,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and transmission are on. WARNING Shifting from N or P: It's dangerous to Manual Shift Mode...
Owner's Manual
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...the rear wheels much like a manual transmission when more control is at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will flash twice to M2. 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 ... simultaneously, 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 operated simultaneously. To...
...the rear wheels much like a manual transmission when more control is at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will flash twice to M2. 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 ... simultaneously, 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 operated simultaneously. To...
Owner's Manual
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... l l WARNING Hand Position When Using Steering Shift Switches: Putting your hands could be impacted causing injury. When depressing the accelerator fully, the transmission will be stopped to protect the engine. Gears may not shift up depending on vehicle speed. If the driver air bag were to deploy in... the RED ZONE. 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...
... l l WARNING Hand Position When Using Steering Shift Switches: Putting your hands could be impacted causing injury. When depressing the accelerator fully, the transmission will be stopped to protect the engine. Gears may not shift up depending on vehicle speed. If the driver air bag were to deploy in... the RED ZONE. 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...
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... Engine-Braking: Shifting down depending on vehicle speed. When depressing the accelerator fully, the transmission will shift to a lower gear with your thumb. 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...
... Engine-Braking: Shifting down depending on vehicle speed. When depressing the accelerator fully, the transmission will shift to a lower gear with your thumb. 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...
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... M1, depending on load weight and grade steepness. If this light illuminates while driving, it requires more physical effort. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-16 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Depress the brake pedal. 2. Shift to lower gears, depending on the load weight and ...a stop To climb a steep grade from overheating. The transmission will be restored. Release all brakes while gradually accelerating. 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 ...
... M1, depending on load weight and grade steepness. If this light illuminates while driving, it requires more physical effort. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-16 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Depress the brake pedal. 2. Shift to lower gears, depending on the load weight and ...a stop To climb a steep grade from overheating. The transmission will be restored. Release all brakes while gradually accelerating. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... most recent set speed will automatically resume when the RES/ACCEL button is pressed. Multiple taps will gradually slow. Depress the clutch pedal. (Manual transmission only) 5-20 Form No.8T69-EA-04G The vehicle will decrease your current speed in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary ...30 km/h (19 mph) and press the RES/ ACCEL button. Slightly depress the brake pedal. 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. qTo Resume...
... most recent set speed will automatically resume when the RES/ACCEL button is pressed. Multiple taps will gradually slow. Depress the clutch pedal. (Manual transmission only) 5-20 Form No.8T69-EA-04G The vehicle will decrease your current speed in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary ...30 km/h (19 mph) and press the RES/ ACCEL button. Slightly depress the brake pedal. 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. qTo Resume...
Owner's Manual
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... total distance the vehicle is driven until the meter is again reset. Automatic transmission Striped zone Red zone 5-32 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page128 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (128,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators NOTE When the ignition switch is in the ACC...
... total distance the vehicle is driven until the meter is again reset. Automatic transmission Striped zone Red zone 5-32 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page128 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (128,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators NOTE When the ignition switch is in the ACC...
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... cause severe engine damage. NOTE l If the needle exceeds normal range toward H, it indicates overheating. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page129 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (129,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Manual transmission Striped zone Red zone qEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge The engine coolant temperature gauge shows the temperature...
... cause severe engine damage. NOTE l If the needle exceeds normal range toward H, it indicates overheating. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page129 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (129,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Manual transmission Striped zone Red zone qEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge The engine coolant temperature gauge shows the temperature...
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page133 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (133,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Door-Ajar Warning Light Page 5-42 Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 5-42 Automatic Transmission Warning Light 5-42 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 5-43 Security Indicator Light...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page133 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (133,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Door-Ajar Warning Light Page 5-42 Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 5-42 Automatic Transmission Warning Light 5-42 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 5-43 Security Indicator Light...
Owner's Manual
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...'t securely closed. If the system does not operate correctly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The light illuminates when the transmission has a problem. 5-42 í Some models. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page138 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (138,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qDoor-Ajar Warning Light WARNING Self...
...'t securely closed. If the system does not operate correctly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The light illuminates when the transmission has a problem. 5-42 í Some models. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page138 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (138,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qDoor-Ajar Warning Light WARNING Self...
Owner's Manual
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...high in one or more serious situation that could lead to your transmission. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates when tire pressure is too low or too high in an accident. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Vehicle drivability could cause damage to...drive your Mazda in this condition could worsen and result in one or more tires. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page139 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (139,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds CAUTION If the automatic transmission warning light illuminates, the transmission has an...
...high in one or more serious situation that could lead to your transmission. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates when tire pressure is too low or too high in an accident. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Vehicle drivability could cause damage to...drive your Mazda in this condition could worsen and result in one or more tires. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page139 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (139,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds CAUTION If the automatic transmission warning light illuminates, the transmission has an...
Owner's Manual
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...to the ON position. It also comes on for the selected gear illuminates. qTCS/DSC Indicator Light í qShift Position Indicator Light (Automatic Transmission) This indicates the selected shift position when the ignition switch is in the D or M position, the numeral for a few seconds when... the TCS/DSC is turned to the ON position. Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page141 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (141,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds l The turn signal lever is operating, the indicator ...
...to the ON position. It also comes on for the selected gear illuminates. qTCS/DSC Indicator Light í qShift Position Indicator Light (Automatic Transmission) This indicates the selected shift position when the ignition switch is in the D or M position, the numeral for a few seconds when... the TCS/DSC is turned to the ON position. Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page141 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (141,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds l The turn signal lever is operating, the indicator ...