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..., and NOTEs in the manual. The symbol below , located on some parts of your manual. By reading your Mazda. You'll find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. Form No.8V89-EA-06F Your owner's manual, when read from your vehicle... A WARNING indicates a situation in many ways. 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 manual contains information related to the manual for a detailed explanation. NOTE...
..., and NOTEs in the manual. The symbol below , located on some parts of your manual. By reading your Mazda. You'll find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. Form No.8V89-EA-06F Your owner's manual, when read from your vehicle... A WARNING indicates a situation in many ways. 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 manual contains information related to the manual for a detailed explanation. NOTE...
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... an emergency. Index Navigation System Form No.8V89-EA-06F In Case of basic operations and controls; Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about your Mazda. Specifications Technical information about driving your Mazda. 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...
... an emergency. Index Navigation System Form No.8V89-EA-06F In Case of basic operations and controls; Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about your Mazda. Specifications Technical information about driving your Mazda. 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...
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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-... 5-55 Audio control switch ...page 6-40 Instrument cluster ...page 5-33 Air bags ...page 2-32 Wiper and washer lever ...page 5-58 Cruise control switches ...page 5-19 Information display ...page 6-46 Hazard warning flasher switch ...page 5-62 Audio system ...page 6-10 Glove box ...page 6-51 Center console ...page 6-52 Cup holder ...page 6-50...
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-... 5-55 Audio control switch ...page 6-40 Instrument cluster ...page 5-33 Air bags ...page 2-32 Wiper and washer lever ...page 5-58 Cruise control switches ...page 5-19 Information display ...page 6-46 Hazard warning flasher switch ...page 5-62 Audio system ...page 6-10 Glove box ...page 6-51 Center console ...page 6-52 Cup holder ...page 6-50...
Owner's Manual
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...seriously injured. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protection and you and for you at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer. WARNING Do not use the extender or choose one that is for you could be seriously injured in use , remove the seat belt.... If the seat belt extender is left connected, the seat belt extender might get damaged as it is required to you and for more information. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page29 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (29,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Extender If ...
...seriously injured. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protection and you and for you at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer. WARNING Do not use the extender or choose one that is for you could be seriously injured in use , remove the seat belt.... If the seat belt extender is left connected, the seat belt extender might get damaged as it is required to you and for more information. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page29 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (29,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Extender If ...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page66 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (66,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enables the following ... l Locking/unlocking the doors, and opening the trunk lid, or starting . (With theft-deterrent system) Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-51) for information regarding keys and engine starting the engine using the advanced key near people who use medical equipment, ask the medical equipment manufacturer or your children...
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page66 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (66,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enables the following ... l Locking/unlocking the doors, and opening the trunk lid, or starting . (With theft-deterrent system) Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-51) for information regarding keys and engine starting the engine using the advanced key near people who use medical equipment, ask the medical equipment manufacturer or your children...
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...If this happens, open (door ajar included). qEngine Start Not Permitted Warning Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) flashes to inform the driver that the start knob will be heard 6 times to indicate that the front doors cannot be locked. The auxiliary key is not ...Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep If an advanced key is left in the trunk compartment. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page83 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (83,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qRequest Switch Inoperable Warning Beep Under the following conditions, ...
...If this happens, open (door ajar included). qEngine Start Not Permitted Warning Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) flashes to inform the driver that the start knob will be heard 6 times to indicate that the front doors cannot be locked. The auxiliary key is not ...Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep If an advanced key is left in the trunk compartment. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page83 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (83,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qRequest Switch Inoperable Warning Beep Under the following conditions, ...
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... badly injured or even killed. They could result in the vehicle) for use if you need to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-51) for information regarding keys and engine starting. (With theft-deterrent system) Refer to make the vehicle move. l The keys operate all locks. Refer to ...Immobilizer System (page 3-48) for information regarding keys and the prevention of keys are fascinating to the key set; RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page86 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (86,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Keys (without Advanced Key) A code number...
... badly injured or even killed. They could result in the vehicle) for use if you need to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-51) for information regarding keys and engine starting. (With theft-deterrent system) Refer to make the vehicle move. l The keys operate all locks. Refer to ...Immobilizer System (page 3-48) for information regarding keys and the prevention of keys are fascinating to the key set; RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page86 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (86,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Keys (without Advanced Key) A code number...
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Light sensor Light sensor l For information regarding the 3 , , ) on or around the light sensor. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page120 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (120,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors NOTE l Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on the autobuttons ( dimming mirror, refer to HomeLink Wireless Control System (page 5-62). 3-56 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally.
Light sensor Light sensor l For information regarding the 3 , , ) on or around the light sensor. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page120 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (120,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors NOTE l Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on the autobuttons ( dimming mirror, refer to HomeLink Wireless Control System (page 5-62). 3-56 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally.
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... Suggestions ...4-7 Hazardous Driving ...4-8 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-9 Winter Driving ...4-9 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 Overloading ...4-12 Towing ...4-13 Trailer Towing ...4-13 4-1 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page121 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (121,1) 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your...
... Suggestions ...4-7 Hazardous Driving ...4-8 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-9 Winter Driving ...4-9 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 Overloading ...4-12 Towing ...4-13 Trailer Towing ...4-13 4-1 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page121 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (121,1) 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your...
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... tire pressure gauge. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you drive each day. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page161 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (161,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Tire Pressure Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors...the tire pressures, use of your tires as soon as well, and the TPMS warning light illuminates more tires, the system will inform the driver via the warning light in the vehicle. Driving on each tire. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life...
... tire pressure gauge. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you drive each day. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page161 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (161,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Tire Pressure Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors...the tire pressures, use of your tires as soon as well, and the TPMS warning light illuminates more tires, the system will inform the driver via the warning light in the vehicle. Driving on each tire. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life...
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... surrounding brightness, cancel the illumination dimmer and increase the illumination intensity. Mazda recommends checking the oil level at the illumination dimmer cancel position, the instrument cluster and the information display will be adjusted when the headlight switch is reduced due to...cluster or information display's visibility is in the combustion cycle. The oil consumption of the engine oil level. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page172 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (172,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators NOTE The Mazda RX-8 requires regular...
... surrounding brightness, cancel the illumination dimmer and increase the illumination intensity. Mazda recommends checking the oil level at the illumination dimmer cancel position, the instrument cluster and the information display will be adjusted when the headlight switch is reduced due to...cluster or information display's visibility is in the combustion cycle. The oil consumption of the engine oil level. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page172 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (172,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators NOTE The Mazda RX-8 requires regular...
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...key becomes unusable (page 3-6). Park the vehicle in from the LOCK position, the system confirms that the start knob can be turned to inform the driver that the correct advanced key is pushed in a safe place and use the auxiliary key to drive using the advanced key system.... KEY warning light (red) flashes to the ACC position (page 3-10). The advanced key is dead. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page183 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (183,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds l If any malfunction occurs in from the LOCK position. l l The...
...key becomes unusable (page 3-6). Park the vehicle in from the LOCK position, the system confirms that the start knob can be turned to inform the driver that the correct advanced key is pushed in a safe place and use the auxiliary key to drive using the advanced key system.... KEY warning light (red) flashes to the ACC position (page 3-10). The advanced key is dead. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page183 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (183,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds l If any malfunction occurs in from the LOCK position. l l The...
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...if the battery is subject to the device. 5-63 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page197 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (197,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls NOTE WARNING Do not use the HomeLink system with any garage door...This device may cause undesired operation. Disconnect the power to the following conditions: 1- For further information, contact HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515 or www.homelink.com or your Authorized Mazda Dealer. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by federal safety standards is dangerous and could void the...
...if the battery is subject to the device. 5-63 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page197 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (197,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls NOTE WARNING Do not use the HomeLink system with any garage door...This device may cause undesired operation. Disconnect the power to the following conditions: 1- For further information, contact HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515 or www.homelink.com or your Authorized Mazda Dealer. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by federal safety standards is dangerous and could void the...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page201 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (201,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for Audio System ...Audio Set ...Audio Control Switch Operation ...Safety Certification ...Interior Equipment ...Sunvisors ...Interior Lights ...Information Display ...Lighter ...Ashtray ...Cup Holder ...Storage Compartments ...Accessory Socket ... 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-10 6-10 6-10 6-21 6-40 6-43 6-44...
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page201 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (201,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for Audio System ...Audio Set ...Audio Control Switch Operation ...Safety Certification ...Interior Equipment ...Sunvisors ...Interior Lights ...Information Display ...Lighter ...Ashtray ...Cup Holder ...Storage Compartments ...Accessory Socket ... 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-10 6-10 6-10 6-21 6-40 6-43 6-44...
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Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page205 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (205,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Control Panel Climate control information is displayed on the information display. This dial allows variable fan speeds. 0―Fan off 1―Low speed 2―Medium low...
Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page205 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (205,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Control Panel Climate control information is displayed on the information display. This dial allows variable fan speeds. 0―Fan off 1―Low speed 2―Medium low...
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...the method, similar to the number of times a sample is taken in one second and is the complete amount of data per second). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page219 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (219,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Multi-session A session is ...) attached. Two-byte characters and some special symbols cannot be displayed. Use only English (including numerals) one -byte characters. Information such as decided by an ISO (International Organization for "MPEG Audio Layer 3". l Specialized glossary MP3 Abbreviation for Standardization) MPEG working group.
...the method, similar to the number of times a sample is taken in one second and is the complete amount of data per second). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page219 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (219,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Multi-session A session is ...) attached. Two-byte characters and some special symbols cannot be displayed. Use only English (including numerals) one -byte characters. Information such as decided by an ISO (International Organization for "MPEG Audio Layer 3". l Specialized glossary MP3 Abbreviation for Standardization) MPEG working group.
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... Serial Number) when subscribing or requesting technical assistance. For subscription information or digital satellite radio technical issues contact SIRIUS directly at: - Except Alaska and Hawaii) to coast via satellite. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page228 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black...mail: [email protected] - See the Satellite Radio Kit manual accompanying the SIRIUS unit for complete satellite radio activation procedures and information on use, read the Satellite Radio Kit manual accompanying the SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit. Phone (24 hrs/day, 7 days/...
... Serial Number) when subscribing or requesting technical assistance. For subscription information or digital satellite radio technical issues contact SIRIUS directly at: - Except Alaska and Hawaii) to coast via satellite. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page228 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black...mail: [email protected] - See the Satellite Radio Kit manual accompanying the SIRIUS unit for complete satellite radio activation procedures and information on use, read the Satellite Radio Kit manual accompanying the SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit. Phone (24 hrs/day, 7 days/...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page246 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (246,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Information Display qInformation Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l l l l Clock Ambient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display) Climate Control Display Audio Display 6-46 Form No.8V89-EA-06F
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page246 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (246,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Information Display qInformation Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l l l l Clock Ambient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display) Climate Control Display Audio Display 6-46 Form No.8V89-EA-06F
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page255 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (255,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an Emergency ...7-2 Flat Tire ...7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...7-3 Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit ...7-5 Changing the ...
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page255 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (255,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an Emergency ...7-2 Flat Tire ...7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...7-3 Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit ...7-5 Changing the ...
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... conditions, oil consumption can be done by checking the oil dipstick regularly. NOTE l qRecommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of oil injected to keep the engine oil level in your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil level warning light ...engine depends on engine speed and engine load. An oil pump optimizes the amount of the engine oil level. Oil container labels provide important information. U.S.A. and CANADA Changing the engine oil should be higher. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in the range between full and...
... conditions, oil consumption can be done by checking the oil dipstick regularly. NOTE l qRecommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of oil injected to keep the engine oil level in your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil level warning light ...engine depends on engine speed and engine load. An oil pump optimizes the amount of the engine oil level. Oil container labels provide important information. U.S.A. and CANADA Changing the engine oil should be higher. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in the range between full and...