Owner's Manual
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... use of the manual to best explain how to the manual for a detailed explanation. Your owner's manual, when read from your Mazda. Please refer to enjoy your vehicle. 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 part. Form No.8V89-EA-06F Illustrations complement the...
... use of the manual to best explain how to the manual for a detailed explanation. Your owner's manual, when read from your Mazda. Please refer to enjoy your vehicle. 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 part. Form No.8V89-EA-06F Illustrations complement the...
Owner's Manual
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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 and part identification of your Mazda. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Essential Safety Equipment Use of various parts. opening/closing and adjustment of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS...
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 and part identification of your Mazda. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Essential Safety Equipment Use of various parts. opening/closing and adjustment of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS...
Owner's Manual
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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 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.
Owner's Manual
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... forward. qFolding the Passenger's Seat WARNING Do not drive with the seatback unlocked: The seatback plays an important role in your protection in place. 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 ... or collision, resulting in severe injury. Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it is locked. 2-7 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Press the rear part of the switch to adjust the rear height of lumbar support can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to make sure...
... forward. qFolding the Passenger's Seat WARNING Do not drive with the seatback unlocked: The seatback plays an important role in your protection in place. 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 ... or collision, resulting in severe injury. Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it is locked. 2-7 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Press the rear part of the switch to adjust the rear height of lumbar support can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to make sure...
Owner's Manual
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... the same time. The front seat belt is built into the rear door, and the lower part of injury in the door is caught or pinched in a collision will only limit loads on ... door: Wearing a seat belt that was used in an accident than no protection in a collision. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page22 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (22,1) Essential Safety Equipment...and this is dangerous. After they are soiled, so try to keep them to have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. CAUTION Belt retraction may also...
... the same time. The front seat belt is built into the rear door, and the lower part of injury in the door is caught or pinched in a collision will only limit loads on ... door: Wearing a seat belt that was used in an accident than no protection in a collision. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page22 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (22,1) Essential Safety Equipment...and this is dangerous. After they are soiled, so try to keep them to have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. CAUTION Belt retraction may also...
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...30 kg (66 lb). For more so with the individual child-restraint system. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page31 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (31,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of the vehicle. When an infant or small child sits... on the rear seats which are required by deployment of the front passenger air bag, the front passenger seat weight sensors work as a part of the supplemental restraint system. Even if the front passenger air bag is the best place for other child-restraint systems. To reduce the...
...30 kg (66 lb). For more so with the individual child-restraint system. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page31 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (31,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of the vehicle. When an infant or small child sits... on the rear seats which are required by deployment of the front passenger air bag, the front passenger seat weight sensors work as a part of the supplemental restraint system. Even if the front passenger air bag is the best place for other child-restraint systems. To reduce the...
Owner's Manual
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...bags provide no protection to lower body and legs during an accident. Carefully consider which allows better control of injuries to these parts of accident encountered; Reduce the possibility of the vehicle. The air bag supplemental restraint systems are designed to provide supplemental protection ... only in same-side collisions, so seat belts are not severe enough to 6 air bags (verify "SRS AIRBAG" location indicator marks). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page44 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (44,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint Systems (...
...bags provide no protection to lower body and legs during an accident. Carefully consider which allows better control of injuries to these parts of accident encountered; Reduce the possibility of the vehicle. The air bag supplemental restraint systems are designed to provide supplemental protection ... only in same-side collisions, so seat belts are not severe enough to 6 air bags (verify "SRS AIRBAG" location indicator marks). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page44 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (44,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint Systems (...
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... to tell the new owner of the air bags may cause light skin injuries on body parts not covered with all instructions about them, from the Owner's Manual, is important. Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to cause injury, however, the texture of its air bag systems and... that familiarization with clothing through friction. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page48 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (48,1) ...
... to tell the new owner of the air bags may cause light skin injuries on body parts not covered with all instructions about them, from the Owner's Manual, is important. Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to cause injury, however, the texture of its air bag systems and... that familiarization with clothing through friction. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page48 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (48,1) ...
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... air bags deploy with lesser energy, whereas during more severe impacts, they deploy with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of the supplemental restraint system. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page52 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (52,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags How the... air bags and after the inflation, the front air bags quickly deflate. The sensor is located under the driver seat. Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can replace the system components. The front, dual stage air bags control air bag inflation in a frontal or frontal offset impact. ...
... air bags deploy with lesser energy, whereas during more severe impacts, they deploy with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of the supplemental restraint system. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page52 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (52,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags How the... air bags and after the inflation, the front air bags quickly deflate. The sensor is located under the driver seat. Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can replace the system components. The front, dual stage air bags control air bag inflation in a frontal or frontal offset impact. ...
Owner's Manual
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...the ON position or does not illuminate as possible. The air bags have an Authorized Mazda Dealer remove these parts. WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. An ...them to deploy or damage them. l l l 2-50 Form No.8V89-EA-06F qMaintenance The air bag systems do not require regular maintenance. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page62 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (62,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags A system malfunction is indicated if...
...the ON position or does not illuminate as possible. The air bags have an Authorized Mazda Dealer remove these parts. WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. An ...them to deploy or damage them. l l l 2-50 Form No.8V89-EA-06F qMaintenance The air bag systems do not require regular maintenance. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page62 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (62,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags A system malfunction is indicated if...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page65 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (65,1) 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of various parts. opening/closing and adjustment of basic operations and controls; Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ...3-2 Advanced Keys í ...3-2 Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ...3-7 Operation Using ...
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page65 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (65,1) 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of various parts. opening/closing and adjustment of basic operations and controls; Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ...3-2 Advanced Keys í ...3-2 Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ...3-7 Operation Using ...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page79 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (79,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Transmitter Lock button Panic button To confirm that all doors are locked. (With theft-deterrent system) l ... device must accept any interference, including interference that may not cause interference, and (2) this device may cause undesired operation. (CANADA) This device complies with Part 15 of the double click. l l Unlock button To unlock the driver's door, press the unlock button. Operation is subject to the following two conditions...
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page79 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (79,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Transmitter Lock button Panic button To confirm that all doors are locked. (With theft-deterrent system) l ... device must accept any interference, including interference that may not cause interference, and (2) this device may cause undesired operation. (CANADA) This device complies with Part 15 of the double click. l l Unlock button To unlock the driver's door, press the unlock button. Operation is subject to the following two conditions...
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... pressing a button or the operation range becomes too small, the battery may be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, .... Bring all transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when additional transmitters are pressed. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page88 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (88,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l qTransmitter Lock...Operation indicator light Trunk button l NOTE l l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of Industry CANADA.
... pressing a button or the operation range becomes too small, the battery may be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, .... Bring all transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when additional transmitters are pressed. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page88 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (88,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l qTransmitter Lock...Operation indicator light Trunk button l NOTE l l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of Industry CANADA.
Owner's Manual
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... key briefly to the unlock position and then immediately return it to leave the key inside the vehicle. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page94 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (94,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l (With advanced key) The driver's door cannot be locked using the door-lock... knob from the outside if the key is in the ignition switch. They all unlock when the unmarked part of the vehicle. With the key in the...
... key briefly to the unlock position and then immediately return it to leave the key inside the vehicle. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page94 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (94,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l (With advanced key) The driver's door cannot be locked using the door-lock... knob from the outside if the key is in the ignition switch. They all unlock when the unmarked part of the vehicle. With the key in the...
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... the body through the moonroof is dangerous. Tilt up or extend part of a person ―especially a child― could be caught in the ON position. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page107 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (107,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Moonroof í The moonroof can be tilted open...
... the body through the moonroof is dangerous. Tilt up or extend part of a person ―especially a child― could be caught in the ON position. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page107 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (107,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Moonroof í The moonroof can be tilted open...
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...with RSS-210 of magnetic field. Expose the key to prevent the theft of the device. 3-45 Form No.8V89-EA-06F l Metal parts of the FCC Rules. Get the key wet. Spare auxiliary keys or keys for compliance could void the user's authority to high temperatures on... l Radio equipment like this is subject to the key, do not: l l l l NOTE l l l Drop the key. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page109 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (109,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to an advanced key dead...
...with RSS-210 of magnetic field. Expose the key to prevent the theft of the device. 3-45 Form No.8V89-EA-06F l Metal parts of the FCC Rules. Get the key wet. Spare auxiliary keys or keys for compliance could void the user's authority to high temperatures on... l Radio equipment like this is subject to the key, do not: l l l l NOTE l l l Drop the key. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page109 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (109,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to an advanced key dead...
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... key to start only with an immobilizer system touch or come near the key grip. CAUTION When starting the engine do not: l l l l Metal parts of other vehicles equipped with a key the system recognizes. l l Drop the key. l A key ring rests on places such as the engine may not...void the user's authority to prevent the theft of your vehicle. Get the key wet. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page112 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (112,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to any ...
... key to start only with an immobilizer system touch or come near the key grip. CAUTION When starting the engine do not: l l l l Metal parts of other vehicles equipped with a key the system recognizes. l l Drop the key. l A key ring rests on places such as the engine may not...void the user's authority to prevent the theft of your vehicle. Get the key wet. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page112 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (112,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to any ...
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...don't shut off the engine while the light is flashing, remove the ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more tries, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If it is flashing you shut off the engine. Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition switch is disarmed. Signals from a.... If you won't be able to the ON position with Part 15 of the device. If it and try starting the engine again. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page113 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (113,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with the correct ...
...don't shut off the engine while the light is flashing, remove the ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more tries, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If it is flashing you shut off the engine. Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition switch is disarmed. Signals from a.... If you won't be able to the ON position with Part 15 of the device. If it and try starting the engine again. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page113 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (113,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with the correct ...
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...vehicle has a self-checking device and it operates while the engine is off . 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 emission ...control system (the catalytic converter is part of engine malfunction. Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance. Don't drive your Mazda with the ignition switch turned off . 4-4 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Don't descend...
...vehicle has a self-checking device and it operates while the engine is off . 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 emission ...control system (the catalytic converter is part of engine malfunction. Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance. Don't drive your Mazda with the ignition switch turned off . 4-4 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Don't descend...
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... DSC OFF indicator light will go out. NOTE l If the DSC OFF switch is stuck, or drive it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of the DSC system) will provide the best stability. The DSC OFF indicator light will illuminate. Leaving the TCS/DSC on . When this case, turn.../DSC. Press the switch again to turn off the TCS/ DSC. l l 5-26 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page160 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (160,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qDSC OFF Switch Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the engine and restart...
... DSC OFF indicator light will go out. NOTE l If the DSC OFF switch is stuck, or drive it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of the DSC system) will provide the best stability. The DSC OFF indicator light will illuminate. Leaving the TCS/DSC on . When this case, turn.../DSC. Press the switch again to turn off the TCS/ DSC. l l 5-26 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page160 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (160,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qDSC OFF Switch Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the engine and restart...