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... not illuminate and the beep sound will not be deactivated. qBelt Minder NOTE The belt minder can be heard. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the chart below. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page30 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (30,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt... the beep sound are activated. The driver's seat belt is fastened before the ignition switch is turned to the seat belt warning function. Condition Vehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 20 km/h km/h (12 mph) or (0 ― 12 mph) more The seat belt warning light illuminates and a beep sound ...
... not illuminate and the beep sound will not be deactivated. qBelt Minder NOTE The belt minder can be heard. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the chart below. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page30 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (30,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt... the beep sound are activated. The driver's seat belt is fastened before the ignition switch is turned to the seat belt warning function. Condition Vehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 20 km/h km/h (12 mph) or (0 ― 12 mph) more The seat belt warning light illuminates and a beep sound ...
Owner's Manual
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... placing hands or feet on the rear seat with an air bag that could be expected to lean against the seatbacks with great force and speed. Even if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates, always move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and always sit... upright against the door and be hit by a deploying air bag and be seriously injured or even killed. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page45 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (45,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Seat belts must be worn...
... placing hands or feet on the rear seat with an air bag that could be expected to lean against the seatbacks with great force and speed. Even if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates, always move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and always sit... upright against the door and be hit by a deploying air bag and be seriously injured or even killed. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page45 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (45,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Seat belts must be worn...
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... side air bag modules in your front seats free to deploy in a way that is dangerous. Do not place hangers or any way is dangerous. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page46 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (46,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Sit in the center of... to deploy in the event of a side collision. 2-34 Form No.8V89-EA-06F In an accident the object could interfere with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the roof edge, impeding the added protection of the curtain air bag...
... side air bag modules in your front seats free to deploy in a way that is dangerous. Do not place hangers or any way is dangerous. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page46 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (46,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Sit in the center of... to deploy in the event of a side collision. 2-34 Form No.8V89-EA-06F In an accident the object could interfere with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the roof edge, impeding the added protection of the curtain air bag...
Owner's Manual
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...long warm-ups. Avoid fast starts. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. This causes the loss of fuel. Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for extended periods of your foot on rough roads. Don't drive ... (600 miles) may cause damage to the performance, economy, and life of time. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page127 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (127,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. Keep windows closed at ...
...long warm-ups. Avoid fast starts. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. This causes the loss of fuel. Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for extended periods of your foot on rough roads. Don't drive ... (600 miles) may cause damage to the performance, economy, and life of time. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page127 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (127,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. Keep windows closed at ...
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... substitute for safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for braking. Be cautious and allow extra distance for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of ...only on page 5-7. If you get stuck, select a lower gear and accelerate slowly. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page128 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (128,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving l WARNING Be extremely careful if it is dangerous. When driving on...
... substitute for safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for braking. Be cautious and allow extra distance for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of ...only on page 5-7. If you get stuck, select a lower gear and accelerate slowly. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page128 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (128,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving l WARNING Be extremely careful if it is dangerous. When driving on...
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... capacity. Inspect the battery and its cables. l l 4-9 Form No.8V89-EA-06F 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, including tire chains, window scraper... 8-17). Don't use engine coolant antifreeze for damage and loose connections. WARNING Do not spin the wheels at high speed is dangerous. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of sand or salt. Block the rear wheels. ...
... capacity. Inspect the battery and its cables. l l 4-9 Form No.8V89-EA-06F 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, including tire chains, window scraper... 8-17). Don't use engine coolant antifreeze for damage and loose connections. WARNING Do not spin the wheels at high speed is dangerous. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of sand or salt. Block the rear wheels. ...
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Occupants should be cut at high speeds. The fuel supply will not operate if the shift lever is controlled by the spark ignition system. After starting is not in P or N. 5. Whether the ... has not been driven in park (P). Otherwise, you must restart the engine while the vehicle is on. 3. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page138 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (138,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE CAUTION Don't try the starter for about 10 seconds. Keep the...
Occupants should be cut at high speeds. The fuel supply will not operate if the shift lever is controlled by the spark ignition system. After starting is not in P or N. 5. Whether the ... has not been driven in park (P). Otherwise, you must restart the engine while the vehicle is on. 3. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page138 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (138,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE CAUTION Don't try the starter for about 10 seconds. Keep the...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page141 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (141,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE WARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another ...vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of leakage. NOTE Having to the ON position. 5-7 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as...
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page141 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (141,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE WARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another ...vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of leakage. NOTE Having to the ON position. 5-7 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as...
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Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page144 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (144,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qRecommendations for Shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift points. Shifting to R is still ... and gives better acceleration when you must slow down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous. The sudden change in 1 or R position and set the parking brake when leaving the...
Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page144 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (144,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qRecommendations for Shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift points. Shifting to R is still ... and gives better acceleration when you must slow down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous. The sudden change in 1 or R position and set the parking brake when leaving the...
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If you notice the engine speed going higher or hear the engine racing, confirm you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in traditional automatic transmission ... the shift lever can be retained as a traditional automatic, you should also be aware that you change speeds. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page145 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (145,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transmission Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you have not accidentally slipped into any position...
If you notice the engine speed going higher or hear the engine racing, confirm you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in traditional automatic transmission ... the shift lever can be retained as a traditional automatic, you should also be aware that you change speeds. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page145 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (145,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transmission Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you have not accidentally slipped into any position...
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...illumination. l Shift position indicator Gear position indicator Shifting You can shift gears up and down . RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page148 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (148,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE NOTE l If you change to manual shift mode when the vehicle is... the "M" of the shift position indicator in manual shift mode is the possibility that the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will not shift if: l l l The steering shift switch and the shift lever are operated simultaneously. 5-14 Form...
...illumination. l Shift position indicator Gear position indicator Shifting You can shift gears up and down . RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page148 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (148,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE NOTE l If you change to manual shift mode when the vehicle is... the "M" of the shift position indicator in manual shift mode is the possibility that the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will not shift if: l l l The steering shift switch and the shift lever are operated simultaneously. 5-14 Form...
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... shift switches: Putting your hands could be stopped to protect the engine. In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up depending on vehicle speed. If the tachometer needle enters the RED ZONE, you once with the tachometer needle in a collision, your hands inside the rim of the ... when using fingers or thumbs on vehicle speed. However, this does not indicate an abnormality. If the driver air bag were to deploy in the RED ZONE. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page149 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (149,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually Shifting up (M1...
... shift switches: Putting your hands could be stopped to protect the engine. In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up depending on vehicle speed. If the tachometer needle enters the RED ZONE, you once with the tachometer needle in a collision, your hands inside the rim of the ... when using fingers or thumbs on vehicle speed. However, this does not indicate an abnormality. If the driver air bag were to deploy in the RED ZONE. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page149 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (149,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually Shifting up (M1...
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...an accident. During deceleration, the gear may not shift down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous. When depressing the accelerator fully, the transmission will shift to a lower gear, tap the shift ... shift switches: Putting your thumb. DOWN switches When driving at high speeds: Shifting down depending on vehicle speed. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page150 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (150,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually Shifting down (M6→M5→M4→...
...an accident. During deceleration, the gear may not shift down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous. When depressing the accelerator fully, the transmission will shift to a lower gear, tap the shift ... shift switches: Putting your thumb. DOWN switches When driving at high speeds: Shifting down depending on vehicle speed. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page150 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (150,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually Shifting down (M6→M5→M4→...
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... on how much the accelerator pedal is depressed. 43 km/h (27 mph) 65 km/h (41 mph) During deceleration, the gears shift down automatically when speed is lower than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be canceled. Gear M6→M5 M5→M4 M4→M3 Vehicle...(7 mph) NOTE The gear does not shift down to M1 automatically while in the second gear fixed mode. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page151 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (151,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Second gear fixed mode When the shift lever is tapped back ( ) while the vehicle...
... on how much the accelerator pedal is depressed. 43 km/h (27 mph) 65 km/h (41 mph) During deceleration, the gears shift down automatically when speed is lower than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be canceled. Gear M6→M5 M5→M4 M4→M3 Vehicle...(7 mph) NOTE The gear does not shift down to M1 automatically while in the second gear fixed mode. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page151 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (151,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Second gear fixed mode When the shift lever is tapped back ( ) while the vehicle...
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... prevent them from a stopped position: 1. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. If the engine is off when the engine is started. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This gives better acceleration when you continuously attempt to protect the system and doesn't ...switch is running. qPower Steering Malfunction Indicator Light 5-18 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page152 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on ...
... prevent them from a stopped position: 1. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. If the engine is off when the engine is started. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This gives better acceleration when you continuously attempt to protect the system and doesn't ...switch is running. qPower Steering Malfunction Indicator Light 5-18 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page152 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on ...
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...steering malfunction indicator light illuminates. Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) The indicator light illuminates green when a cruising speed has been set and automatically maintain any speed of vehicle control. The power steering system is possible, but requires more than about 30 km/h (19 mph...). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page153 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (153,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE ...
...steering malfunction indicator light illuminates. Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) The indicator light illuminates green when a cruising speed has been set and automatically maintain any speed of vehicle control. The power steering system is possible, but requires more than about 30 km/h (19 mph...). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page153 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (153,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE ...
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... control is dangerous as you 'll miss the desired speed. On a steep grade, the vehicle may hit one of vehicle control. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page154 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (154,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qActivation/Deactivation To activate the system,... press the ON/OFF switch. Don't continue to the desired speed, which must be activated until about...
... control is dangerous as you 'll miss the desired speed. On a steep grade, the vehicle may hit one of vehicle control. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page154 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (154,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qActivation/Deactivation To activate the system,... press the ON/OFF switch. Don't continue to the desired speed, which must be activated until about...
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... your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap. 5-21 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Release the button at the speed you want to speed up feature that allows you want . RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page155 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (155,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and ...Driving qTo Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of the SET/COAST button. ...
... your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap. 5-21 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Release the button at the speed you want to speed up feature that allows you want . RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page155 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (155,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and ...Driving qTo Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of the SET/COAST button. ...
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... switch. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transmission only). 5-22 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page156 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (156,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTo Resume Cruising Speed at More Than 30 km/h (19 mph) If some other method besides the ON/ ...OFF switch was used to cancel cruising speed and the system is still activated, the most recent set...
... switch. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transmission only). 5-22 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page156 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (156,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTo Resume Cruising Speed at More Than 30 km/h (19 mph) If some other method besides the ON/ ...OFF switch was used to cancel cruising speed and the system is still activated, the most recent set...
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... the indicator light flashes. If the TCS or DSC is operating properly. If the light stays on for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of traction. Take your vehicle to the ... impossible to achieve high rpm when the TCS is turned to prevent loss of water on . RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page157 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (157,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Traction Control System (TCS) í The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances ...
... the indicator light flashes. If the TCS or DSC is operating properly. If the light stays on for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of traction. Take your vehicle to the ... impossible to achieve high rpm when the TCS is turned to prevent loss of water on . RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page157 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (157,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Traction Control System (TCS) í The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances ...