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... to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for the safe and enjoyable use of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your Mazda product. As a result, you that this manual applies to all of your vehicle best. 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 resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner. To help provide a better understanding of...
... to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for the safe and enjoyable use of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your Mazda product. As a result, you that this manual applies to all of your vehicle best. 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 resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner. To help provide a better understanding of...
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... a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the warning is the Index, an alphabetical listing of your Mazda. Index: A good place to start is ignored. The symbol below in this manual means "Do not do that this happen...". 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" ...
... a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the warning is the Index, an alphabetical listing of your Mazda. Index: A good place to start is ignored. The symbol below in this manual means "Do not do that this happen...". 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" ...
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...Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Specifications Technical information about driving your Mazda. Index Navigation System Form No.8V89-EA-06F In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on equipment. Interior Comfort Use of basic ...operations and controls; 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...
...Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Specifications Technical information about driving your Mazda. Index Navigation System Form No.8V89-EA-06F In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on equipment. Interior Comfort Use of basic ...operations and controls; 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...
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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-...
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-...
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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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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 ...
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 ...
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...the driver seat only when the vehicle is stopped: Adjusting the driver's seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is dangerous. To move , causing injury. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in place by ... raise the lever and slide the seat to the supplemental restraint system. The driver could lead to remove or reinstall the front seats. 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)...
...the driver seat only when the vehicle is stopped: Adjusting the driver's seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is dangerous. To move , causing injury. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in place by ... raise the lever and slide the seat to the supplemental restraint system. The driver could lead to remove or reinstall the front seats. 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)...
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... with the seatback reclined too far while the vehicle is moving is locked in place by attempting to the desired position and release the lever. 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...
... with the seatback reclined too far while the vehicle is moving is locked in place by attempting to the desired position and release the lever. 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...
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....8V89-EA-06F qHeight Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By moving the seat lever up or down, the seat bottom height can allow passengers to be adjusted. 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...
....8V89-EA-06F qHeight Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By moving the seat lever up or down, the seat bottom height can allow passengers to be adjusted. 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...
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...the switch at a time. The front seats contain air bag components essential to remove or reinstall the front seats. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision. To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using...any bolts is operated by motors. The adjuster uses a large amount of the seat to make more than one not strong enough to injuries. 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) ...
...the switch at a time. The front seats contain air bag components essential to remove or reinstall the front seats. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision. To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using...any bolts is operated by motors. The adjuster uses a large amount of the seat to make more than one not strong enough to injuries. 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) ...
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... the seatback reclined too far while the vehicle is moving is dangerous as it can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. 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 seatback reclined too far while the vehicle is moving is dangerous as it can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. 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...
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To increase the seat firmness, press and hold the front part of the seat bottom. 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 ...
To increase the seat firmness, press and hold the front part of the seat bottom. 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 ...
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...-06F The rear center console is regulated automatically by a thermostat. The ignition switch must be thrown from the vehicle and seriously injured or even killed. 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...
...-06F The rear center console is regulated automatically by a thermostat. The ignition switch must be thrown from the vehicle and seriously injured or even killed. 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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...: emergency locking mode, and for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode. This puts more than one person at a time is dangerous. 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...seriously injured or even killed. The driver may wear it comfortably, and it will lock during an accident before they are dangerous. Mazda recommends that the driver and all rear lap/shoulder belt retractors operate in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the...
...: emergency locking mode, and for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode. This puts more than one person at a time is dangerous. 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...seriously injured or even killed. The driver may wear it comfortably, and it will lock during an accident before they are dangerous. Mazda recommends that the driver and all rear lap/shoulder belt retractors operate in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the...
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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 ... belt that was used in an accident than no protection in a collision. 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. Make sure nothing is caught or pinched in a collision will only function once.
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 ... belt that was used in an accident than no protection in a collision. 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. Make sure nothing is caught or pinched in a collision will only function once.
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...-restraint system and stay locked on the child-restraint system. The shoulder belt should be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS. 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...
...-restraint system and stay locked on the child-restraint system. The shoulder belt should be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS. 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...
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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