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... Corporation HIROSHIMA, JAPAN Important Notes About This Manual Keep this manual with it for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the next owner. If the air conditioner... does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Please be aware that all models, equipment and options. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page3 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (3,1) A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you for equipment not installed on your vehicle. ©2004...
... Corporation HIROSHIMA, JAPAN Important Notes About This Manual Keep this manual with it for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the next owner. If the air conditioner... does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Please be aware that all models, equipment and options. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page3 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (3,1) A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you for equipment not installed on your vehicle. ©2004...
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...important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to make better use of the vehicle, indicates that in many ways. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to enjoy your vehicle.... 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 "Do not let this manual contains information ...
...important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to make better use of the vehicle, indicates that in many ways. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to enjoy your vehicle.... 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 "Do not let this manual contains information ...
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..., including air-conditioning and audio system. Interior Comfort Use of various parts. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page5 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (5,1) Table of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system...
..., including air-conditioning and audio system. Interior Comfort Use of various parts. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page5 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (5,1) Table of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 electric power. A collision, even one adjustment at the desired position. 2-5 Form No.8T69-EA-04G The adjuster uses ...to inflate the air bags, could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Don't use can damage the motors. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision. The front...
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 electric power. A collision, even one adjustment at the desired position. 2-5 Form No.8T69-EA-04G The adjuster uses ...to inflate the air bags, could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Don't use can damage the motors. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision. The front...
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... sure the child-restraint system is secured properly. Seat Belt Damaged During an Accident: Using a damaged seat belt is extremely dangerous. In a collision, the full width of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page22 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (22,1) ... mode. This puts more force on the bones beneath the belt, which could damage the belt webbing of the way when not in use. Mazda recommends that the driver and all seat belt systems in a collision. All of the seat belt retractors are dangerous. WARNING Not Wearing Seat...
... sure the child-restraint system is secured properly. Seat Belt Damaged During an Accident: Using a damaged seat belt is extremely dangerous. In a collision, the full width of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page22 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (22,1) ... mode. This puts more force on the bones beneath the belt, which could damage the belt webbing of the way when not in use. Mazda recommends that the driver and all seat belt systems in a collision. All of the seat belt retractors are dangerous. WARNING Not Wearing Seat...
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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 at a time. The seat belt could be improperly positioned and would provide little or no ...objects such as the rear door opens or closes. CAUTION Belt retraction may become loose and not provide adequate protection in the door. Never use one belt for more than one person at a time is blocked, the seat belt could be crushed together and seriously injured or even ...
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 at a time. The seat belt could be improperly positioned and would provide little or no ...objects such as the rear door opens or closes. CAUTION Belt retraction may become loose and not provide adequate protection in the door. Never use one belt for more than one person at a time is blocked, the seat belt could be crushed together and seriously injured or even ...
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... a safe level area, retract the belt fully to convert it back to an unsafe position in the event of an accident. qAutomatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to emergency locking mode and then again extend it... . 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 ...
... a safe level area, retract the belt fully to convert it back to an unsafe position in the event of an accident. qAutomatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to emergency locking mode and then again extend it... . 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 ...
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...function once. This does not indicate a fire. l 2-16 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page28 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (28,1) Essential Safety Equipment .... Unless all safety procedures are not replaced, the risk of the pretensioner system, including the use electronic testing devices on the skin or in the eyes, wash it 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. Modification or Testing ...
...function once. This does not indicate a fire. l 2-16 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page28 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (28,1) Essential Safety Equipment .... Unless all safety procedures are not replaced, the risk of the pretensioner system, including the use electronic testing devices on the skin or in the eyes, wash it 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. Modification or Testing ...
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...is cranked. When ordering an extender, only order one that is for the particular vehicle and seat. WARNING Unnecessary Use of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. This extender will not provide adequate protection and you could be too long and not... fit properly. Only use the extender when it goes out. Only use the extender in the critical moment of a crash. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page29 ...
...is cranked. When ordering an extender, only order one that is for the particular vehicle and seat. WARNING Unnecessary Use of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. This extender will not provide adequate protection and you could be too long and not... fit properly. Only use the extender when it goes out. Only use the extender in the critical moment of a crash. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page29 ...
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...belt extender is fastened. If the system does not operate correctly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The seat belt will not illuminate and function properly. 2-18 Form No.8T69-EA-04G When not in use the extender or choose one shorter in the vehicle. NOTE If the driver's seat...left connected, the rear door cannot be seriously injured. 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 extender that is too long is less than ...
...belt extender is fastened. If the system does not operate correctly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The seat belt will not illuminate and function properly. 2-18 Form No.8T69-EA-04G When not in use the extender or choose one shorter in the vehicle. NOTE If the driver's seat...left connected, the rear door cannot be seriously injured. 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 extender that is too long is less than ...
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...12 years of the vehicle. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page32 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (32,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use a child-restraint system for ...children in the U.S. You are required by law to use them. Check your vehicle. If the shoulder belt...
...12 years of the vehicle. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page32 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (32,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use a child-restraint system for ...children in the U.S. You are required by law to use them. Check your vehicle. If the shoulder belt...
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...-facing child-restraint system should only be , he or she cannot hold onto a child in a sudden stop or collision and it is extremely dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page33 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (33,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Holding a Child While the Vehicle is...seat are particularly dangerous. Even in a moderate accident, the child may be exposed to the child. 2-21 Form No.8T69-EA-04G NEVER use a rear-facing child-restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that could cause serious injury or death to air bag forces ...
...-facing child-restraint system should only be , he or she cannot hold onto a child in a sudden stop or collision and it is extremely dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page33 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (33,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Holding a Child While the Vehicle is...seat are particularly dangerous. Even in a moderate accident, the child may be exposed to the child. 2-21 Form No.8T69-EA-04G NEVER use a rear-facing child-restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that could cause serious injury or death to air bag forces ...
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...Form No.8T69-EA-04G when they do, they may slump over into the path of the air bags. A seat belt used in a child-restraint system. NOTE Your Mazda is dangerous. Furthermore, leaning over or against the doors could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. CAUTION A ... at a time is equipped with side and curtain air bags, the impact of inflation could cause serious injury or death to the person. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page34 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (34,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Children and Seating Position ...
...Form No.8T69-EA-04G when they do, they may slump over into the path of the air bags. A seat belt used in a child-restraint system. NOTE Your Mazda is dangerous. Furthermore, leaning over or against the doors could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. CAUTION A ... at a time is equipped with side and curtain air bags, the impact of inflation could cause serious injury or death to the person. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page34 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (34,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Children and Seating Position ...
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...safer in the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions and follow them accordingly. In your Mazda, tethered child-restraint systems can only be accommodated in the two positions on the ... employ specially designed LATCH attachments; qRear Seat Child-Restraint System Installation Follow these instructions when using a child-restraint system, unless you are not sure whether you are attaching a LATCH-equipped...until the entire length of child-restraint system, it is out of being tethered. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page35 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (35,1) ...
...safer in the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions and follow them accordingly. In your Mazda, tethered child-restraint systems can only be accommodated in the two positions on the ... employ specially designed LATCH attachments; qRear Seat Child-Restraint System Installation Follow these instructions when using a child-restraint system, unless you are not sure whether you are attaching a LATCH-equipped...until the entire length of child-restraint system, it is out of being tethered. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page35 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (35,1) ...
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...system. 2-24 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. Anchor bracket WARNING Child-Restraint Tether Usage: Using the tether or tether anchor to pull the shoulder belt out of the child-restraint system. This could weaken or damage the tether or ... You should not be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to emergency locking mode before each use of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page36 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (36,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint...
...system. 2-24 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. Anchor bracket WARNING Child-Restraint Tether Usage: Using the tether or tether anchor to pull the shoulder belt out of the child-restraint system. This could weaken or damage the tether or ... You should not be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to emergency locking mode before each use of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page36 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (36,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint...
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... dangerous. Likewise the LATCH child-restraint system cannot be secured in the front passenger's seat and should be used in the rear seat. To check if your front seats have side air bags: Every Mazda side air bag will have an "SRS-Air Bag" marking on the front seat is also not...-Air Bag" label on the front seat only when it is better to the child. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page37 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (37,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qIf You Must Use the Front Seat for tethered child-restraint systems, put them in the rear seat. This...
... dangerous. Likewise the LATCH child-restraint system cannot be secured in the front passenger's seat and should be used in the rear seat. To check if your front seats have side air bags: Every Mazda side air bag will have an "SRS-Air Bag" marking on the front seat is also not...-Air Bag" label on the front seat only when it is better to the child. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page37 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (37,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qIf You Must Use the Front Seat for tethered child-restraint systems, put them in the rear seat. This...
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... curtain air bags, the impact of inflation could block the side and curtain air bags and eliminate the advantages of the child-restraint system. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page38 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (38,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 2. To get the retractor ...into the vehicle seat. If the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat the previous step and also this function before occupants use of supplemental protection. If the vehicle is in automatic locking mode. l Inspect this one. You should not be heard during retraction if ...
... curtain air bags, the impact of inflation could block the side and curtain air bags and eliminate the advantages of the child-restraint system. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page38 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (38,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 2. To get the retractor ...into the vehicle seat. If the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat the previous step and also this function before occupants use of supplemental protection. If the vehicle is in automatic locking mode. l Inspect this one. You should not be heard during retraction if ...
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... Instructions for Child-Restraint System: An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. Both anchors must use , remove it from being securely attached to the LATCH lower anchors and the child-restraint .... In a sudden stop or a collision it to the child or other occupants. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page39 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (39,1) Essential Safety Equipment ...Child Restraint LATCH Child-Restraint Systems Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraint ...
... Instructions for Child-Restraint System: An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. Both anchors must use , remove it from being securely attached to the LATCH lower anchors and the child-restraint .... In a sudden stop or a collision it to the child or other occupants. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page39 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (39,1) Essential Safety Equipment ...Child Restraint LATCH Child-Restraint Systems Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraint ...
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...child-restraint system. 2-28 Form No.8T69-EA-04G This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page40 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (40,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qLATCH Child-Restraint System ... safety, please carefully follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions when installing tethers. Anchor bracket WARNING Child-Restraint Tether Usage: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is very important to verify the locations of a child-restraint ...
...child-restraint system. 2-28 Form No.8T69-EA-04G This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page40 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (40,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qLATCH Child-Restraint System ... safety, please carefully follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions when installing tethers. Anchor bracket WARNING Child-Restraint Tether Usage: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is very important to verify the locations of a child-restraint ...