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... cause loss of a vehicle through an open unexpectedly while driving and may result in an accident. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page97 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (97,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Trunk Lid WARNING Make sure the rear door is closed securely before closing the front... or killed during sudden braking or a collision. This could cause the front door to ride in the trunk could be securely closed when driving: Exhaust gas entering the cabin of consciousness and death. 3-33 Form No.8V89-EA-06F This gas contains CO (carbon monoxide), which is dangerous.
... cause loss of a vehicle through an open unexpectedly while driving and may result in an accident. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page97 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (97,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Trunk Lid WARNING Make sure the rear door is closed securely before closing the front... or killed during sudden braking or a collision. This could cause the front door to ride in the trunk could be securely closed when driving: Exhaust gas entering the cabin of consciousness and death. 3-33 Form No.8V89-EA-06F This gas contains CO (carbon monoxide), which is dangerous.
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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 Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ...Fuel Requirements ...Emission Control System ...Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ... 4-2 4-2 4-4 4-5 Before Starting the Engine ...4-6 Before Getting In ...4-6 After Getting In ...4-6 Driving Tips ...4-7 Break-In Period ...4-7 Money-Saving Suggestions...
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 Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ...Fuel Requirements ...Emission Control System ...Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ... 4-2 4-2 4-4 4-5 Before Starting the Engine ...4-6 Before Getting In ...4-6 After Getting In ...4-6 Driving Tips ...4-7 Break-In Period ...4-7 Money-Saving Suggestions...
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...be posted on the oxygen sensor and the catalyst inside the converter. 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 your vehicle is ethanol blended at no... more than 10% ethanol by the Mazda warranty. Gasoline containing alcohol, such as oxygenated fuels. If 91[ (R+M)/2 method...
...be posted on the oxygen sensor and the catalyst inside the converter. 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 your vehicle is ethanol blended at no... more than 10% ethanol by the Mazda warranty. Gasoline containing alcohol, such as oxygenated fuels. If 91[ (R+M)/2 method...
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Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. 4-3 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page123 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (123,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions l l Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.
Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. 4-3 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page123 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (123,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions l l Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.
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Don't drive your Mazda with the ignition switch turned off. Don't descend steep grades in gear with any modification to get very hot. Don't push-start or pull-start your vehicle to comply with the engine turned off, the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and ...engine malfunction. NOTE While the engine is off . 4-4 Form No.8V89-EA-06F 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 ...
Don't drive your Mazda with the ignition switch turned off. Don't descend steep grades in gear with any modification to get very hot. Don't push-start or pull-start your vehicle to comply with the engine turned off, the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and ...engine malfunction. NOTE While the engine is off . 4-4 Form No.8V89-EA-06F 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 ...
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... snow from underneath and around your vehicle is dangerous. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page125 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (125,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, keep all windows fully open...
... snow from underneath and around your vehicle is dangerous. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page125 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (125,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, keep all windows fully open...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page164 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (164,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l CAUTION Do not...with steel wire reinforcement in the following procedure allows the TPMS to the receiver unit. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l l A digital device such as changing to and from the tire pressure sensor to recognize... a tire pressure sensor's unique ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are exhausted. When using tire chains. It may be a system malfunction. Vehicles with optional temporary spare tire...
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page164 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (164,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l CAUTION Do not...with steel wire reinforcement in the following procedure allows the TPMS to the receiver unit. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l l A digital device such as changing to and from the tire pressure sensor to recognize... a tire pressure sensor's unique ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are exhausted. When using tire chains. It may be a system malfunction. Vehicles with optional temporary spare tire...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page264 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (264,1) In Case of the compressor and you could be exhausted from the electrical socket, make sure the compressor power switch is dangerous. WARNING Valve Compressor hose 15. Turn the compressor off for 30 minutes or ...
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page264 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (264,1) In Case of the compressor and you could be exhausted from the electrical socket, make sure the compressor power switch is dangerous. WARNING Valve Compressor hose 15. Turn the compressor off for 30 minutes or ...
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...that , every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page286 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (286,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months...(Rotation) Steering operation and linkages Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play Manual transmission oil Rear differential oil Driveshaft dust boots Exhaust system and heat shields All locks and hinges Bolts and nuts on chassis and body Flat tire repair kit *3 I I I I Rotate every 12...
...that , every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page286 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (286,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months...(Rotation) Steering operation and linkages Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play Manual transmission oil Rear differential oil Driveshaft dust boots Exhaust system and heat shields All locks and hinges Bolts and nuts on chassis and body Flat tire repair kit *3 I I I I Rotate every 12...
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However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or ...reliability. *2 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with new one before the expiration date. 8-7 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page289 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (289,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Number of...and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play Manual transmission oil Rear differential oil Driveshaft dust boots Exhaust system and heat shields All locks and hinges Washer fluid level Bolts and nuts on chassis and body Flat ...
However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or ...reliability. *2 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with new one before the expiration date. 8-7 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page289 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (289,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Number of...and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play Manual transmission oil Rear differential oil Driveshaft dust boots Exhaust system and heat shields All locks and hinges Washer fluid level Bolts and nuts on chassis and body Flat ...
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...any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on dusty or salted roads. Rinse thoroughly with wet brakes is provided over the aluminum wheels. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page327 Friday, May 19 2006 9:53 AM Black plate (327,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qUnderbody Maintenance Road chemicals and...grime without removing it. Light braking will speed up rusting and deterioration of such underbody parts as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system, even though these parts may be coated with lukewarm or cold water at the end of doors, rocker panels, and frame members...
...any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on dusty or salted roads. Rinse thoroughly with wet brakes is provided over the aluminum wheels. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page327 Friday, May 19 2006 9:53 AM Black plate (327,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qUnderbody Maintenance Road chemicals and...grime without removing it. Light braking will speed up rusting and deterioration of such underbody parts as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system, even though these parts may be coated with lukewarm or cold water at the end of doors, rocker panels, and frame members...
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...use the services offered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). If after exhausting the procedures in this manual your concern is binding on both you about how your Mazda dealer's service facilities, personnel and equipment. Your complete satisfaction is no charge for ... cannot be resolved through binding arbitration. CAMVAP results are fast, fair and final as outlined previously. 9-5 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page335 Friday, May 19 2006 9:53 AM Black plate (335,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Please...
...use the services offered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). If after exhausting the procedures in this manual your concern is binding on both you about how your Mazda dealer's service facilities, personnel and equipment. Your complete satisfaction is no charge for ... cannot be resolved through binding arbitration. CAMVAP results are fast, fair and final as outlined previously. 9-5 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page335 Friday, May 19 2006 9:53 AM Black plate (335,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Please...
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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...Control ...5-19 Cup Holder ...6-50 Customer Assistance ...9-2 E Emergency Starting ...7-20 Jump-starting ...7-21 Push-starting ...7-24 Emergency Towing ...7-25 Emission Control System ...4-4 Engine Coolant ...8-14 Exhaust gas ...4-5 Hood release ...3-42 Oil ...8-12 Overheating ...7-18 Starting ...5-4 Engine Compartment Overview ...8-11 Engine Coolant Overheating ...7-18 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-36...
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...Control ...5-19 Cup Holder ...6-50 Customer Assistance ...9-2 E Emergency Starting ...7-20 Jump-starting ...7-21 Push-starting ...7-24 Emergency Towing ...7-25 Emission Control System ...4-4 Engine Coolant ...8-14 Exhaust gas ...4-5 Hood release ...3-42 Oil ...8-12 Overheating ...7-18 Starting ...5-4 Engine Compartment Overview ...8-11 Engine Coolant Overheating ...7-18 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-36...