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... as soon as possible. l WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs: Self-servicing or tampering with nondeactivated pretensioners is dangerous. Some smoke (non-toxic gas) will be released when ...at all safety procedures are followed, injury could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death. 2-16 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page28 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (28,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qAir Bag/Front Seat ...
... as soon as possible. l WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs: Self-servicing or tampering with nondeactivated pretensioners is dangerous. Some smoke (non-toxic gas) will be released when ...at all safety procedures are followed, injury could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death. 2-16 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page28 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (28,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qAir Bag/Front Seat ...
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... passenger seat, install the child-restraint system on the rear seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible (page 2-27). The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator... the temperature of the vehicle's interior changes suddenly. l To allow the sensors to function properly, always perform the following: l l NOTE l The system requires about 10 seconds to the sensors in the front... back as possible and always sit upright against the seatbacks with seat belts worn properly. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page57 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (57,1) Essential...
... passenger seat, install the child-restraint system on the rear seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible (page 2-27). The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator... the temperature of the vehicle's interior changes suddenly. l To allow the sensors to function properly, always perform the following: l l NOTE l The system requires about 10 seconds to the sensors in the front... back as possible and always sit upright against the seatbacks with seat belts worn properly. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page57 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (57,1) Essential...
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... air bag/ pretensioner could accidentally activate and cause serious injuries. The air bags have an Authorized Mazda Dealer remove these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page62 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (62,1) Essential Safety ...The system may not work in an accident. WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all when the ignition switch is dangerous. But if any subsequent accident. Do not remove interior air bag parts: Removing any ...
... air bag/ pretensioner could accidentally activate and cause serious injuries. The air bags have an Authorized Mazda Dealer remove these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page62 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (62,1) Essential Safety ...The system may not work in an accident. WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all when the ignition switch is dangerous. But if any subsequent accident. Do not remove interior air bag parts: Removing any ...
Owner's Manual
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... request switch, all doors are locked before the doors are not performed within about 3 seconds when the advanced key is armed or turned off (page 3-20). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page73 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (73,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE NOTE l (Without theft...
... request switch, all doors are locked before the doors are not performed within about 3 seconds when the advanced key is armed or turned off (page 3-20). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page73 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (73,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE NOTE l (Without theft...
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...has had its functions suspended. Operating the request switches. l l 3-17 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page81 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (81,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Locking, unlocking the doors The doors can be locked/unlocked using ... prevent theft of the advanced key left in the vehicle or the trunk, the functions of the vehicle. l To restore these functions, perform any one of the following are temporarily suspended to the ON position. Opening the trunk lid The trunk lid can be opened using the ...
...has had its functions suspended. Operating the request switches. l l 3-17 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page81 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (81,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Locking, unlocking the doors The doors can be locked/unlocked using ... prevent theft of the advanced key left in the vehicle or the trunk, the functions of the vehicle. l To restore these functions, perform any one of the following are temporarily suspended to the ON position. Opening the trunk lid The trunk lid can be opened using the ...
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...3-7). Refer to Setting Change (page 3-20). Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance (page 3-5). 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, ...with all doors are locked using a separate advanced key, a beep sound is not within operational range. To restore the advanced key function, perform the applicable procedure (page 3-17). If this happens, open (door ajar included). l l l The advanced key is heard for the system...
...3-7). Refer to Setting Change (page 3-20). Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance (page 3-5). 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, ...with all doors are locked using a separate advanced key, a beep sound is not within operational range. To restore the advanced key function, perform the applicable procedure (page 3-17). If this happens, open (door ajar included). l l l The advanced key is heard for the system...
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...back to cancel the automatic dimming function. The indicator light will go off. NOTE Indicator light OFF button For the manual day/night mirror, perform the adjustment with the day/ night lever in the ON position. 3-55 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Day/Night lever ON button Day ...of headlights from headlights Manual day/night mirror Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page119 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (119,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Auto-dimming mirror Press the OFF button ( ) to reduce glare of ...
...back to cancel the automatic dimming function. The indicator light will go off. NOTE Indicator light OFF button For the manual day/night mirror, perform the adjustment with the day/ night lever in the ON position. 3-55 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Day/Night lever ON button Day ...of headlights from headlights Manual day/night mirror Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page119 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (119,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Auto-dimming mirror Press the OFF button ( ) to reduce glare of ...
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...emergency purposes, but this recommendation, or if the gasoline contains any methanol. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page122 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (122,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors... UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to 95RON), driving in the table. Your Mazda will perform best with your vehicle engine is performing poorly. Fuel Premium unleaded fuel Octane Rating*(Anti-knock index) 91 [ (R+M)/2 method] or above (96 RON or...
...emergency purposes, but this recommendation, or if the gasoline contains any methanol. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page122 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (122,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors... UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to 95RON), driving in the table. Your Mazda will perform best with your vehicle engine is performing poorly. Fuel Premium unleaded fuel Octane Rating*(Anti-knock index) 91 [ (R+M)/2 method] or above (96 RON or...
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...has a self-checking device and it operates while the engine is dangerous. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page124 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (124,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an...before the first sale and registration of a vehicle is also subject to penalties. l NOTE Under U.S. Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance. l l l l l l USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. Even with the emission control system. Don't push-start or pull-start your vehicle. ...
...has a self-checking device and it operates while the engine is dangerous. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page124 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (124,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an...before the first sale and registration of a vehicle is also subject to penalties. l NOTE Under U.S. Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance. l l l l l l USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. Even with the emission control system. Don't push-start or pull-start your vehicle. ...
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...for extended periods of time. Use the air conditioner only when necessary. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. Keep the tires properly inflated. l l l l l l l l l l l l l WARNING ...Never stop the engine when going down a hill: Stopping the engine when going down on fuel and repairs. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page127 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (127,1) Before Driving Your Mazda...
...for extended periods of time. Use the air conditioner only when necessary. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. Keep the tires properly inflated. l l l l l l l l l l l l l WARNING ...Never stop the engine when going down a hill: Stopping the engine when going down on fuel and repairs. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page127 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (127,1) Before Driving Your Mazda...
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This could overheat and explode. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of sand or salt. Block the rear wheels. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page129 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (129,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Rocking the Vehicle l Winter Driving Carry emergency gear...
This could overheat and explode. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of sand or salt. Block the rear wheels. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page129 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (129,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Rocking the Vehicle l Winter Driving Carry emergency gear...
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... whether the brakes have been affected. Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance returns to one side when braking could be damaged. 4-11 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Secure the chains on the rear tires as tightly as... the vehicle pulling to normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. CAUTION Make sure water does not enter the vehicle interior or the engine area. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page131 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (131,1) Before Driving Your...
... whether the brakes have been affected. Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance returns to one side when braking could be damaged. 4-11 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Secure the chains on the rear tires as tightly as... the vehicle pulling to normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. CAUTION Make sure water does not enter the vehicle interior or the engine area. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page131 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (131,1) Before Driving Your...
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... to Starting the Engine (page 3-10). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page136 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (136,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch (With advanced key) NOTE qIgnition Switch Positions With advanced key When starting the engine with the auxiliary key, perform the following procedure. 1. Manual transmission To...
... to Starting the Engine (page 3-10). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page136 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (136,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch (With advanced key) NOTE qIgnition Switch Positions With advanced key When starting the engine with the auxiliary key, perform the following procedure. 1. Manual transmission To...
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...cause excessive wear of the brake linings or pads. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page139 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (139,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that have been affected. NOTE... For parking in longer stopping distances or even total brake failure. This causes overheated brakes, resulting in snow, refer to stop will be depleted if you can stop by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance...
...cause excessive wear of the brake linings or pads. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page139 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (139,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that have been affected. NOTE... For parking in longer stopping distances or even total brake failure. This causes overheated brakes, resulting in snow, refer to stop will be depleted if you can stop by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance...
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... the LOCK position, the shift lever cannot be accelerated from M to manual shift mode, shift the lever from P. Start the engine. 3. Refer to optimize engine performance and improve drive comfort. When cornering the vehicle, AAS mode will maintain the transmission in the D position, AAS mode could activate. To change to D. 5-13... lever and allows you to control engine rpm and torque to automatic shift mode, shift the lever from the same gear after exiting the curve. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page147 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (147,1) Driving Your...
... the LOCK position, the shift lever cannot be accelerated from M to manual shift mode, shift the lever from P. Start the engine. 3. Refer to optimize engine performance and improve drive comfort. When cornering the vehicle, AAS mode will maintain the transmission in the D position, AAS mode could activate. To change to D. 5-13... lever and allows you to control engine rpm and torque to automatic shift mode, shift the lever from the same gear after exiting the curve. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page147 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (147,1) Driving Your...
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...), tire pressure is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering or braking. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page162 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (162,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION l WARNING If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light... flashes when there is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may be added and the system monitored again, an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire repair station. As a result it will not instantaneously register a rapid tire deflation or blow out. NOTE This ...
...), tire pressure is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering or braking. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page162 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (162,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION l WARNING If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light... flashes when there is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may be added and the system monitored again, an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire repair station. As a result it will not instantaneously register a rapid tire deflation or blow out. NOTE This ...
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..., and then verify that is an indication of trouble; that it may be a tire puncture. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page163 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (163,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Adjust the tire pressure to the specification charts (page 10-6). l After adjusting the... may go out. Put a few drops of four - Tire pressure will also be damaged. Refer to the correct tire pressure. NOTE l Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are getting too soft over time and the TPMS cannot tell if the tires are cold. take it will...
..., and then verify that is an indication of trouble; that it may be a tire puncture. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page163 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (163,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Adjust the tire pressure to the specification charts (page 10-6). l After adjusting the... may go out. Put a few drops of four - Tire pressure will also be damaged. Refer to the correct tire pressure. NOTE l Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are getting too soft over time and the TPMS cannot tell if the tires are cold. take it will...
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... brightness 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 checking of the instrument... cluster and other situations when the instrument cluster or information display's visibility is reduced due to glare from surrounding brightness, cancel the illumination dimmer and increase the illumination intensity. The compact, high performance...
... brightness 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 checking of the instrument... cluster and other situations when the instrument cluster or information display's visibility is reduced due to glare from surrounding brightness, cancel the illumination dimmer and increase the illumination intensity. The compact, high performance...
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...Oil Level Warning Light This warning light indicates low engine oil level. If the light illuminates while driving: 1. Check the light. The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of oil injected to lubricate the rotor seals in the combustion cycle. An oil pump optimizes the amount of the ...level at every second fuel filling. Under extreme driving conditions, oil consumption can be higher. It could stop unexpectedly. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in the range between full and low by checking the oil dipstick regularly. CAUTION Don't run the engine if the...
...Oil Level Warning Light This warning light indicates low engine oil level. If the light illuminates while driving: 1. Check the light. The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of oil injected to lubricate the rotor seals in the combustion cycle. An oil pump optimizes the amount of the ...level at every second fuel filling. Under extreme driving conditions, oil consumption can be higher. It could stop unexpectedly. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in the range between full and low by checking the oil dipstick regularly. CAUTION Don't run the engine if the...
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...signals that the fuel tank will be deactivated. WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs: Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is fastened while the warning light and the beep sound are ...light/beep operates to give you further reminders according to the seat belt warning function. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page179 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (179,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Conditions of operation Condition The driver's seat belt is ...
...signals that the fuel tank will be deactivated. WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs: Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is fastened while the warning light and the beep sound are ...light/beep operates to give you further reminders according to the seat belt warning function. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page179 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (179,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Conditions of operation Condition The driver's seat belt is ...