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... headlights Manual day/night mirror Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. Pull it back to cancel the automatic dimming function. 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 headlights from cars at the rear.
... headlights Manual day/night mirror Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. Pull it back to cancel the automatic dimming function. 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 headlights from cars at the rear.
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...Warning/Indicator Lights ...5-39 Beep Sounds ...5-53 Switches and Controls ...Lighting Control ...Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...Fog Lights í ...Windshield Wipers and Washer ...Headlight Washer í ...Rear Window Defroster ...Horn ...Hazard Warning Flasher ...HomeLink Wireless Control System í ...5-55 5-55 5-57 5-57 5-58 5-60 5-60 ...5-61 5-62 5-62 í Some models. 5-1 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page135 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (135,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
...Warning/Indicator Lights ...5-39 Beep Sounds ...5-53 Switches and Controls ...Lighting Control ...Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...Fog Lights í ...Windshield Wipers and Washer ...Headlight Washer í ...Rear Window Defroster ...Horn ...Hazard Warning Flasher ...HomeLink Wireless Control System í ...5-55 5-55 5-57 5-57 5-58 5-60 5-60 ...5-61 5-62 5-62 í Some models. 5-1 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page135 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (135,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
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...operating at the front of the engine compartment can be checked after the engine is started (page 5-39). This could cause an accident. (With headlight auto-leveling) When the ignition switch is started in 1 or R with the key inserted, a continuous beep sound will lose steering control and ... or in this position. NOTE If turning the key is dangerous. then it returns to side. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page137 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (137,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic transmission To turn the key from side to the ON position.
...operating at the front of the engine compartment can be checked after the engine is started (page 5-39). This could cause an accident. (With headlight auto-leveling) When the ignition switch is started in 1 or R with the key inserted, a continuous beep sound will lose steering control and ... or in this position. NOTE If turning the key is dangerous. then it returns to side. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page137 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (137,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic transmission To turn the key from side to the ON position.
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...oil level in any position. Under extreme driving conditions, oil consumption can be higher. Bright Dim Canceling the illumination dimmer When the headlight switch is in the range between full and low by checking the oil dipstick regularly. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine... oil pressure gauge, it is kept at every second fuel filling. 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 engine depends on snowy or foggy roads...
...oil level in any position. Under extreme driving conditions, oil consumption can be higher. Bright Dim Canceling the illumination dimmer When the headlight switch is in the range between full and low by checking the oil dipstick regularly. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine... oil pressure gauge, it is kept at every second fuel filling. 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 engine depends on snowy or foggy roads...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page174 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (174,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Door-Ajar Warning Light Page 5-46 Low Washer Fluid Level Warning ...Light 5-46 Automatic Transmission Warning Light 5-46 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 5-46 KEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green) 5-48 Security Indicator Light 5-50 Headlight...
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page174 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (174,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Door-Ajar Warning Light Page 5-46 Low Washer Fluid Level Warning ...Light 5-46 Automatic Transmission Warning Light 5-46 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 5-46 KEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green) 5-48 Security Indicator Light 5-50 Headlight...
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... about 3 seconds and then goes out. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Gear position indicator 5-50 Form No.8V89-EA-06F qSecurity Indicator Light This light indicates one of two things: l l The high-beam headlights are on. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page184 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM... Black plate (184,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator Light The advanced key...
... about 3 seconds and then goes out. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Gear position indicator 5-50 Form No.8V89-EA-06F qSecurity Indicator Light This light indicates one of two things: l l The high-beam headlights are on. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page184 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM... Black plate (184,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator Light The advanced key...
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... 5-52 í Some models. If the indicator light illuminates, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page186 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (186,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber) The indicator light...the ON position and goes off when the engine is inoperable when the power steering malfunction indicator light illuminates. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) The indicator light illuminates green when a cruising speed has been set. Thereafter, the...
... 5-52 í Some models. If the indicator light illuminates, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page186 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (186,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber) The indicator light...the ON position and goes off when the engine is inoperable when the power steering malfunction indicator light illuminates. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) The indicator light illuminates green when a cruising speed has been set. Thereafter, the...
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...(page 3-18) overrides the lights-on while the engine is off unless safety requires them. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page189 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (189,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Lighting Control WARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon...-life may be heard when the driver's door is necessary. Off On On qLights-On Reminder If lights are handled incorrectly. Xenon fusion headlight bulbs í The low-beam bulbs of the control lever. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric...
...(page 3-18) overrides the lights-on while the engine is off unless safety requires them. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page189 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (189,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Lighting Control WARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon...-life may be heard when the driver's door is necessary. Off On On qLights-On Reminder If lights are handled incorrectly. Xenon fusion headlight bulbs í The low-beam bulbs of the control lever. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric...
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...position. If the indicator light illuminates, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE The Daytime Running Lights turn on the headlights. Headlight auto-leveling malfunction indicator light Low beam qFlashing the Headlights To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you. Thereafter, the ...headlight autoleveling system has a malfunction. For that reason, the daytime running lights automatically turn off when the parking brake is turned to the ON position. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page190 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (190,1) Driving Your Mazda...
...position. If the indicator light illuminates, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE The Daytime Running Lights turn on the headlights. Headlight auto-leveling malfunction indicator light Low beam qFlashing the Headlights To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you. Thereafter, the ...headlight autoleveling system has a malfunction. For that reason, the daytime running lights automatically turn off when the parking brake is turned to the ON position. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page190 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (190,1) Driving Your Mazda...
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...completed. NOTE The fog lights will self-cancel after a turn, manually return the lever to be seen. The signal will turn off when the headlights are set at high beam. Right turn Right lane change OFF Left lane change ―until the indicator flashes― and hold it flashes ...the off , rotate the fog light switch to the OFF position or turn the headlight switch to the stop position. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page191 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (191,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Turn and Lane-Change Signals qTurn Signal Move the signal lever ...
...completed. NOTE The fog lights will self-cancel after a turn, manually return the lever to be seen. The signal will turn off when the headlights are set at high beam. Right turn Right lane change OFF Left lane change ―until the indicator flashes― and hold it flashes ...the off , rotate the fog light switch to the OFF position or turn the headlight switch to the stop position. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page191 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (191,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Turn and Lane-Change Signals qTurn Signal Move the signal lever ...
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... NOTE With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page193 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (193,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Variable-speed intermittent wipers Set the lever to Headlight Washer (page 5-60).
... NOTE With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page193 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (193,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Variable-speed intermittent wipers Set the lever to Headlight Washer (page 5-60).
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... rapidly. Indicator light OFF Washer NOTE When you want to clean the inside the window. 5-60 í Some models. The headlight washers operate automatically once every fifth time the windshield washer operates. The indicator light illuminates during operation. Form No.8V89-EA-06F ... Window Defroster The rear window defroster clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page194 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (194,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Headlight Washer í The ignition switch must be in the ON position.
... rapidly. Indicator light OFF Washer NOTE When you want to clean the inside the window. 5-60 í Some models. The headlight washers operate automatically once every fifth time the windshield washer operates. The indicator light illuminates during operation. Form No.8V89-EA-06F ... Window Defroster The rear window defroster clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page194 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (194,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Headlight Washer í The ignition switch must be in the ON position.
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... l l l l l l l Tire fit Wheel and bearing life Ground clearance Snow-chain clearance Speedometer calibration Headlight aim Bumper height Tire Pressure Monitoring System Limited-Slip Differential System l (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l l ... replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may not be possible to Tires and Wheels on ... wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset. Out-of the tire pressure sensors. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page310 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (310,1) ...
... l l l l l l l Tire fit Wheel and bearing life Ground clearance Snow-chain clearance Speedometer calibration Headlight aim Bumper height Tire Pressure Monitoring System Limited-Slip Differential System l (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l l ... replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may not be possible to Tires and Wheels on ... wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset. Out-of the tire pressure sensors. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page310 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (310,1) ...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page311 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (311,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs Brake lights/Taillights Trunk light High-mount brake light Overhead light (Rear) Rear side-marker lights Rear turn signal lights License plate light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Vanity mirror lights Parking lights Reverse lights Courtesy lights Front side-marker lights Fog lights Headlights (High-beam) Front turn signal lights Headlights (Low-beam) Some models. 8-29 Form No.8V89-EA-06F
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page311 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (311,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs Brake lights/Taillights Trunk light High-mount brake light Overhead light (Rear) Rear side-marker lights Rear turn signal lights License plate light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Vanity mirror lights Parking lights Reverse lights Courtesy lights Front side-marker lights Fog lights Headlights (High-beam) Front turn signal lights Headlights (Low-beam) Some models. 8-29 Form No.8V89-EA-06F
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... the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn the steering wheel to the left. 4. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is off. 2. If the glass portion is touched with a halogen bulb is dangerous. Serious injuries could cause the bulb... the headlight switch is necessary. These bulbs contain pressurized gas. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you are handled incorrectly. If one is dangerous. The outboard bulb is the LOW beam, and the inboard one is dangerous. Installation 8-30 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89...
... the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn the steering wheel to the left. 4. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is off. 2. If the glass portion is touched with a halogen bulb is dangerous. Serious injuries could cause the bulb... the headlight switch is necessary. These bulbs contain pressurized gas. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you are handled incorrectly. If one is dangerous. The outboard bulb is the LOW beam, and the inboard one is dangerous. Installation 8-30 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89...
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... from its socket in the reflector by gently pulling it should be replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. (Halogen bulbs) 1. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from the socket by pulling it to free the headlight bulb. 5. Replace the bulb. 7. NOTE l If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched, it ... it straight back. 6. Detach the electrical connector from the bulb. 3. Swing the retaining spring out and away to the rear. 2. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page313 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (313,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance High-beam bulb 1.
... from its socket in the reflector by gently pulling it should be replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. (Halogen bulbs) 1. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from the socket by pulling it to free the headlight bulb. 5. Replace the bulb. 7. NOTE l If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched, it ... it straight back. 6. Detach the electrical connector from the bulb. 3. Swing the retaining spring out and away to the rear. 2. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page313 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (313,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance High-beam bulb 1.
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...and all other electrical components do not work and the fuses in a fire. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform the replacement: Replacing the fuse by yourself. Replacing the fuses under the hood. Follow... circuit resulting in the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse block under the hood If the headlights or other switches. 2. Battery cover 8-37 Form No.8V89-EA-06F NOTE Near battery Engine...yourself is dangerous because the MAIN fuse is blown, it with one of the same rating. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page319 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (319,1) Maintenance and...
...and all other electrical components do not work and the fuses in a fire. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform the replacement: Replacing the fuse by yourself. Replacing the fuses under the hood. Follow... circuit resulting in the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse block under the hood If the headlights or other switches. 2. Battery cover 8-37 Form No.8V89-EA-06F NOTE Near battery Engine...yourself is dangerous because the MAIN fuse is blown, it with one of the same rating. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page319 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (319,1) Maintenance and...
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Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page320 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (320,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qFuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) (... Electric fan 60A ABS, DSC í 30A Lighter, Power control mirror, Accessory socket, Audio system 15A Headlight high beams í, Headlight cleaner í 15A Headlight low beam (RH) 15A Headlight low beam (LH) 15A DRL í (Headlight high beams) 30A DSC í 20A Seat warmer í 20A Headlight cleaner í ― ― 8-38 í Some models.
Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page320 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (320,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qFuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) (... Electric fan 60A ABS, DSC í 30A Lighter, Power control mirror, Accessory socket, Audio system 15A Headlight high beams í, Headlight cleaner í 15A Headlight low beam (RH) 15A Headlight low beam (LH) 15A DRL í (Headlight high beams) 30A DSC í 20A Seat warmer í 20A Headlight cleaner í ― ― 8-38 í Some models.
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...-type bulb. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 10-6 í Some models. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page376 Friday, May 19 2006 9:53 AM Black plate (376,1) Specifications qLight Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb High beam Headlights Front turn signal lights Parking lights Fog lights ...7440) WY21W (―) W21/5W (#7743) W21W (#7440) W5W The rear side-marker light bulbs cannot be replaced. When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of your vehicle. Interior light Light bulb Trunk light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Overhead light (Rear) ...
...-type bulb. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 10-6 í Some models. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page376 Friday, May 19 2006 9:53 AM Black plate (376,1) Specifications qLight Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb High beam Headlights Front turn signal lights Parking lights Fog lights ...7440) WY21W (―) W21/5W (#7743) W21W (#7440) W5W The rear side-marker light bulbs cannot be replaced. When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of your vehicle. Interior light Light bulb Trunk light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Overhead light (Rear) ...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page381 Friday, May 19 2006 9:53 AM Black plate (381,1) Index C Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ...2-19 Installing child-restraint systems ...2-23 ... ...4-9 Winter driving ...4-9 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ...5-24 DSC OFF indicator light ...5-25 DSC OFF switch ...5-26 TCS/DSC Indicator light ...5-24 F Flasher Hazard warning ...5-62 Headlights ...5-55 Flat Tire ...7-3 Changing ...7-12 Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit ...7-5 Spare tire and tool storage ...7-3 Fluids Classification ...10-4 Owner maintenance ...8-8 Fog...
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page381 Friday, May 19 2006 9:53 AM Black plate (381,1) Index C Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ...2-19 Installing child-restraint systems ...2-23 ... ...4-9 Winter driving ...4-9 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ...5-24 DSC OFF indicator light ...5-25 DSC OFF switch ...5-26 TCS/DSC Indicator light ...5-24 F Flasher Hazard warning ...5-62 Headlights ...5-55 Flat Tire ...7-3 Changing ...7-12 Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit ...7-5 Spare tire and tool storage ...7-3 Fluids Classification ...10-4 Owner maintenance ...8-8 Fog...