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... best. Air Conditioning and the Environment Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is a constant goal at any time without notice and without obligation. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page3 Friday, May 19 2006 9:49 AM Black plate (3,1) A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you may find some explanations for... equipment not installed on your vehicle. ©2006 Mazda Motor Corporation Printed in Japan June 2006(Print1...
... best. Air Conditioning and the Environment Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is a constant goal at any time without notice and without obligation. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page3 Friday, May 19 2006 9:49 AM Black plate (3,1) A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you may find some explanations for... equipment not installed on your vehicle. ©2006 Mazda Motor Corporation Printed in Japan June 2006(Print1...
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...ways. The symbol below in this manual means "Do not do that this happen". The symbol below , located on some parts of your Mazda. You'll find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. Illustrations complement the words of all information in... vehicle, or both, could result if the warning is ignored. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in the manual. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page4 Friday, May 19 2006 9:49 AM Black plate (4,1) How to Use This Manual We want to help you can do this" or "Do not let this ...
...ways. The symbol below in this manual means "Do not do that this happen". The symbol below , located on some parts of your Mazda. You'll find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. Illustrations complement the words of all information in... vehicle, or both, could result if the warning is ignored. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in the manual. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page4 Friday, May 19 2006 9:49 AM Black plate (4,1) How to Use This Manual We want to help you can do this" or "Do not let this ...
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...operations and controls; Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on what to keep your Mazda. Specifications Technical information about driving your Mazda. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats,...closing and adjustment of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page5 Friday, May 19 2006 9:49 AM Black plate (5,1) Table of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part...
...operations and controls; Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on what to keep your Mazda. Specifications Technical information about driving your Mazda. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats,...closing and adjustment of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page5 Friday, May 19 2006 9:49 AM Black plate (5,1) Table of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page7 Friday, May 19 2006 9:49 AM Black plate (7,1) 1 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overview ...1-2 Exterior Overview ...1-4 1-1 Form No.8V89-EA-06F
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page7 Friday, May 19 2006 9:49 AM Black plate (7,1) 1 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overview ...1-2 Exterior Overview ...1-4 1-1 Form No.8V89-EA-06F
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Refer to Navigation System at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview The equipment and installation position varies by model. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page8 Friday, May 19 2006 9:49 AM Black plate (8,1) Your Vehicle at the end of the manual (if equipped). 1-2 Form No.8V89-EA-06F
Refer to Navigation System at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview The equipment and installation position varies by model. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page8 Friday, May 19 2006 9:49 AM Black plate (8,1) Your Vehicle at the end of the manual (if equipped). 1-2 Form No.8V89-EA-06F
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page9 Friday, May 19 2006 9:49 AM Black plate (9,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview Power door lock switch ...page 3-30 Outside mirror switch ...page 3-53 Dashboard illumination ...page 5-38 DSC ...
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page9 Friday, May 19 2006 9:49 AM Black plate (9,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview Power door lock switch ...page 3-30 Outside mirror switch ...page 3-53 Dashboard illumination ...page 5-38 DSC ...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page10 Friday, May 19 2006 9:49 AM Black plate (10,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview The equipment and installation position varies by model. 1-4 Form No.8V89-EA-06F
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page10 Friday, May 19 2006 9:49 AM Black plate (10,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview The equipment and installation position varies by model. 1-4 Form No.8V89-EA-06F
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page11 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Trunk lid ...page 3-33 Rear window defroster ...page 5-60 Antenna ...page 6-10 Power windows ...page 3-37 Outside mirror ...page 3-53 Tires ...page 8-24 Light bulbs ...page 8-29 Hood ...page 3-42 Windshield wiper blades ...page 8-19 Moonroof ...page 3-43 Fuel-filler lid ...page 3-40 Doors and keys ...page 3-29 1-5 Form No.8V89-EA-06F
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page11 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Trunk lid ...page 3-33 Rear window defroster ...page 5-60 Antenna ...page 6-10 Power windows ...page 3-37 Outside mirror ...page 3-53 Tires ...page 8-24 Light bulbs ...page 8-29 Hood ...page 3-42 Windshield wiper blades ...page 8-19 Moonroof ...page 3-43 Fuel-filler lid ...page 3-40 Doors and keys ...page 3-29 1-5 Form No.8V89-EA-06F
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... Systems ...2-9 Seat Belt Precautions ...2-9 Location of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page13 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (13,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of Seat Belt ...2-12 Seat Belt ...2-13 Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting...
... Systems ...2-9 Seat Belt Precautions ...2-9 Location of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page13 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (13,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of Seat Belt ...2-12 Seat Belt ...2-13 Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting...
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... could lead to remove or reinstall the front seats. Make sure the adjustable components of the seat are dangerous. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any bolts is dangerous. Do not drive with damaged front seats: Driving with damaged front seats is dangerous....If there was a subsequent collision, an air bag may not deploy which contain essential air bag components. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page14 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (14,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING Make sure the adjustable components ...
... could lead to remove or reinstall the front seats. Make sure the adjustable components of the seat are dangerous. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any bolts is dangerous. Do not drive with damaged front seats: Driving with damaged front seats is dangerous....If there was a subsequent collision, an air bag may not deploy which contain essential air bag components. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page14 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (14,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING Make sure the adjustable components ...
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... there are no other passengers, rock the seatback to make sure it forward and backward. 2-3 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page15 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (15,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is locked...
... there are no other passengers, rock the seatback to make sure it forward and backward. 2-3 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page15 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (15,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is locked...
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... the seatback is dangerous as it into place. To fold the seatback, pull the lever and lower the seatback forward. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page16 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (16,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qFolding the Passenger's Seat CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position...
... the seatback is dangerous as it into place. To fold the seatback, pull the lever and lower the seatback forward. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page16 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (16,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qFolding the Passenger's Seat CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position...
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Avoid extended operation because excessive use the switch to the supplemental restraint system. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page17 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (17,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) CAUTION l WARNING Do not modify or replace ... can damage the motors. A collision, even one adjustment at the desired position. 2-5 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision. Do not drive with damaged front seats: Driving ...
Avoid extended operation because excessive use the switch to the supplemental restraint system. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page17 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (17,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) CAUTION l WARNING Do not modify or replace ... can damage the motors. A collision, even one adjustment at the desired position. 2-5 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision. Do not drive with damaged front seats: Driving ...
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... moving is dangerous because you can take off weight from seat belts. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page18 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (18,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Recline Change the seatback angle by pressing the front or rear side of...
... moving is dangerous because you can take off weight from seat belts. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page18 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (18,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Recline Change the seatback angle by pressing the front or rear side of...
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... is locked in a vehicle. qLumbar Support Adjustment The amount of the seat bottom. Rock the seatback to make sure it . RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page19 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (19,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Rear of seat bottom Raise or lower the back of the switch to adjust...
... is locked in a vehicle. qLumbar Support Adjustment The amount of the seat bottom. Rock the seatback to make sure it . RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page19 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (19,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Rear of seat bottom Raise or lower the back of the switch to adjust...
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... cargo is secured before driving: Not securing cargo while driving is in the ON position. NOTE The seat temperature is not designed for occupant seating. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page20 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (20,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Warmer The front seats are electrically heated.
... cargo is secured before driving: Not securing cargo while driving is in the ON position. NOTE The seat temperature is not designed for occupant seating. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page20 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (20,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Warmer The front seats are electrically heated.
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.../shoulder belt retractors operate in a collision. Do not operate a vehicle with each occupant properly restrained. Never use . Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all passengers always wear seat belts. The driver may wear it comfortably, and it will lock during accidents and sudden stops.... not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be much safer. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page21 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (21,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the...
.../shoulder belt retractors operate in a collision. Do not operate a vehicle with each occupant properly restrained. Never use . Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all passengers always wear seat belts. The driver may wear it comfortably, and it will lock during accidents and sudden stops.... not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be much safer. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page21 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (21,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the...
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...could be replaced after any collision which caused them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. If the seat belt pretensioners are not replaced, the risk ... and the corresponding pretensioner(s) may become loose and not provide adequate protection in a sudden stop or collision. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page22 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (22,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Have your foot or other objects such as the ...
...could be replaced after any collision which caused them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. If the seat belt pretensioners are not replaced, the risk ... and the corresponding pretensioner(s) may become loose and not provide adequate protection in a sudden stop or collision. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page22 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (22,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Have your foot or other objects such as the ...
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... the vehicle is fastened, it may be in the event of an accident. The shoulder belt should wear seat belts. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page23 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (23,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should be...
... the vehicle is fastened, it may be in the event of an accident. The shoulder belt should wear seat belts. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page23 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (23,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should be...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page24 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (24,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Location of Seat Belt For rear seat For front seat 2-12 Form No.8V89-EA-06F
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page24 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (24,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Location of Seat Belt For rear seat For front seat 2-12 Form No.8V89-EA-06F