Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page11 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Trunk lid ...page 3-33 Rear window defroster ...page 5-60 Antenna ...page 6-10 Power windows ...page 3-37 Outside mirror ...page 3-53 Tires ...page 8-24 Light bulbs ...page 8-29 Hood ...page 3-42 Windshield wiper blades ...page 8-19 Moonroof ...page 3-43 Fuel-filler lid ...page 3-40 Doors and keys ...page 3-29 1-5 Form No.8V89-EA-06F
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page11 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Trunk lid ...page 3-33 Rear window defroster ...page 5-60 Antenna ...page 6-10 Power windows ...page 3-37 Outside mirror ...page 3-53 Tires ...page 8-24 Light bulbs ...page 8-29 Hood ...page 3-42 Windshield wiper blades ...page 8-19 Moonroof ...page 3-43 Fuel-filler lid ...page 3-40 Doors and keys ...page 3-29 1-5 Form No.8V89-EA-06F
Owner's Manual
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... air bags may not inflate in the following cases: l l Impact to the side, but not the front air bags. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page60 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (60,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags l Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate may not provide enough side...
... air bags may not inflate in the following cases: l l Impact to the side, but not the front air bags. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page60 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (60,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags l Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate may not provide enough side...
Owner's Manual
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It can block your view in is dangerous. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page118 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (118,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirrors folded in the rearview mirror, which might cause you could ...EA-06F Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to the ON position and push the rear window defroster switch (page 5-60). Depress the mirror switch in the middle position. Outside mirror Selector switch Mirror defroster í To turn the ignition switch to center...
It can block your view in is dangerous. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page118 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (118,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirrors folded in the rearview mirror, which might cause you could ...EA-06F Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to the ON position and push the rear window defroster switch (page 5-60). Depress the mirror switch in the middle position. Outside mirror Selector switch Mirror defroster í To turn the ignition switch to center...
Owner's Manual
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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. Starting and Driving ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-4 Brake System ...5-5 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-9 Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-11 Power ......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. Starting and Driving ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-4 Brake System ...5-5 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-9 Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-11 Power ......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
Owner's Manual
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... and 59 mph), depending on how much the accelerator pedal is set 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... speed is kicked down at the following : Gear M6→M5 M5→M4 M4→M3 M3→M2 M2→M1 Vehicle speed 60 km/h (37 mph) 40 km/h (24 mph) 26 km/h (16 mph) 18 km/h (11 mph) 12 km/h (7 mph) NOTE The gear does not shift down...
... and 59 mph), depending on how much the accelerator pedal is set 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... speed is kicked down at the following : Gear M6→M5 M5→M4 M4→M3 M3→M2 M2→M1 Vehicle speed 60 km/h (37 mph) 40 km/h (24 mph) 26 km/h (16 mph) 18 km/h (11 mph) 12 km/h (7 mph) NOTE The gear does not shift down...
Owner's Manual
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... washer operates. INT ring qWindshield Washer Pull the lever toward you and hold it 's OK, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-59 Form No.8V89-EA-06F If it to spray washer fluid. 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). OFF Washer NOTE With the wiper lever in the...
... washer operates. INT ring qWindshield Washer Pull the lever toward you and hold it 's OK, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-59 Form No.8V89-EA-06F If it to spray washer fluid. 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). OFF Washer NOTE With the wiper lever in the...
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... headlight washers, pull the windshield wiper lever toward you want to clean the inside the window. 5-60 í Some models. 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. They...
... headlight washers, pull the windshield wiper lever toward you want to clean the inside the window. 5-60 í Some models. 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. They...
Owner's Manual
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... provide better reception than FM signals. Multipath noise Since FM signals can also affect FM reception. Ionosphere FM wave 100-200 km (60-120 miles) Signals from the source. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page211 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (211,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qRadio Reception AM characteristics AM...
... provide better reception than FM signals. Multipath noise Since FM signals can also affect FM reception. Ionosphere FM wave 100-200 km (60-120 miles) Signals from the source. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page211 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (211,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qRadio Reception AM characteristics AM...
Owner's Manual
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after that , every 2 years 8-4 Form No.8V89-EA-06F after 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...
after that , every 2 years 8-4 Form No.8V89-EA-06F after 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...
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... the periodic maintenance. Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with the inscription "FL22" on these items will not void your emissions warranties. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page287 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (287,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Number of months or...15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Maintenance Interval AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter (If installed) Chart symbols: I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed ...
... the periodic maintenance. Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with the inscription "FL22" on these items will not void your emissions warranties. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page287 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (287,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Number of months or...15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Maintenance Interval AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter (If installed) Chart symbols: I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed ...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page288 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (288,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or ... 3 months R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R I C C R R Replace every 160,000 km (100,000 miles) I I FL22 type Engine coolant Others Engine coolant level ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Function of all lights *2 48 96 60 ENGINE Engine oil Engine oil filter Drive belt AIR FILTER Air filter IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs FUEL SYSTEM Fuel filter Fuel lines, hoses and connections...
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page288 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (288,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or ... 3 months R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R I C C R R Replace every 160,000 km (100,000 miles) I I FL22 type Engine coolant Others Engine coolant level ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Function of all lights *2 48 96 60 ENGINE Engine oil Engine oil filter Drive belt AIR FILTER Air filter IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs FUEL SYSTEM Fuel filter Fuel lines, hoses and connections...
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... fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page289 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM... I I T Inspect every year Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years I I I I I R I I I I R R I L I T Maintenance Interval 48 96 60 I CHASSIS AND BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake and clutch fluid level Brake fluid Disc brakes Tire (Rotation) Tire inflation pressure and tire wear... one before the expiration date. 8-7 Form No.8V89-EA-06F However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage...
... fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page289 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM... I I T Inspect every year Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years I I I I I R I I I I R R I L I T Maintenance Interval 48 96 60 I CHASSIS AND BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake and clutch fluid level Brake fluid Disc brakes Tire (Rotation) Tire inflation pressure and tire wear... one before the expiration date. 8-7 Form No.8V89-EA-06F However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage...
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... sure the vehicle is on the label. -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 5W-20 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 qInspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Warm up the engine to the oil pan. 4. Except... U.S.A. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page295 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (295,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Only...
... sure the vehicle is on the label. -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 5W-20 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 qInspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Warm up the engine to the oil pan. 4. Except... U.S.A. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page295 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (295,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Only...
Owner's Manual
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...will damage paint. The engine has aluminum parts and must be protected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The coolant should be at full in the coolant mixture. Don't use a ...solution that are swollen or deteriorated. Replace any that contains more than 60% antifreeze. Inspect the antifreeze protection and coolant level in the coolant reservoir at least ...add a proper coolant mixture. l Changing the coolant should be done by an ethyleneglycol-based coolant to F. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page297 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (297,1) Maintenance and Care Owner...
...will damage paint. The engine has aluminum parts and must be protected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The coolant should be at full in the coolant mixture. Don't use a ...solution that are swollen or deteriorated. Replace any that contains more than 60% antifreeze. Inspect the antifreeze protection and coolant level in the coolant reservoir at least ...add a proper coolant mixture. l Changing the coolant should be done by an ethyleneglycol-based coolant to F. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page297 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (297,1) Maintenance and Care Owner...
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...due to The tire labeling on page 9-18. You should be shorter depending on driving conditions. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page309 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (309,1) Maintenance and... as possible. Inspect the temporary spare tire at 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 60 psi). Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process...repaired, which should replace the spare tire when you require a spare tire, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Regarding the manufacturing week and year is not equipped with 4 digit. Use the temporary ...
...due to The tire labeling on page 9-18. You should be shorter depending on driving conditions. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page309 Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Black plate (309,1) Maintenance and... as possible. Inspect the temporary spare tire at 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 60 psi). Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process...repaired, which should replace the spare tire when you require a spare tire, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Regarding the manufacturing week and year is not equipped with 4 digit. Use the temporary ...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page375 Friday, May 19 2006 9:53 AM Black plate (375,1) Specifications qCapacities (Approximate Quantities) Item With oil filter replacement Without oil filter ... qt) 3.3 L (3.5 US qt, 2.9 Imp qt) 9.8 L (10.4 US qt, 8.6 Imp qt) 1.75 L (1.85 US qt, 1.54 Imp qt) 7.9 L (8.4 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt) 1.3 L (1.4 US qt, 1.1 Imp qt) 60 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal) Engine oil Coolant Manual transmission oil Automatic transmission fluid Rear differential oil Fuel tank Check oil and fluid levels...
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page375 Friday, May 19 2006 9:53 AM Black plate (375,1) Specifications qCapacities (Approximate Quantities) Item With oil filter replacement Without oil filter ... qt) 3.3 L (3.5 US qt, 2.9 Imp qt) 9.8 L (10.4 US qt, 8.6 Imp qt) 1.75 L (1.85 US qt, 1.54 Imp qt) 7.9 L (8.4 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt) 1.3 L (1.4 US qt, 1.1 Imp qt) 60 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal) Engine oil Coolant Manual transmission oil Automatic transmission fluid Rear differential oil Fuel tank Check oil and fluid levels...
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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... ...8-11 Engine Coolant Overheating ...7-18 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-36 Exhaust Gas ...4-5 Exterior Care ...8-43 D Dashboard Illumination ...5-38 Daytime Running Lights ...5-56 Defroster Rear window ...5-60 Dimensions ...10-5 Door Locks ...3-28 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 Driving Tips ...4-7 Automatic transmission ...5-18 Break-in period ...4-7 Driving in flooded area ...4-11 Hazardous driving...
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... ...8-11 Engine Coolant Overheating ...7-18 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-36 Exhaust Gas ...4-5 Exterior Care ...8-43 D Dashboard Illumination ...5-38 Daytime Running Lights ...5-56 Defroster Rear window ...5-60 Dimensions ...10-5 Door Locks ...3-28 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 Driving Tips ...4-7 Automatic transmission ...5-18 Break-in period ...4-7 Driving in flooded area ...4-11 Hazardous driving...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page382 Friday, May 19 2006 9:53 AM Black plate (382,1) Index F Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ...2-2 Fuel Filler lid and cap ...3-40 ... Release Lever ...3-36 Instrument Cluster ...5-33 Interior Care ...8-46 Interior Lights ...6-44 G Gauges ...5-33 Glove Box ...6-51 H Hazard Warning Flasher ...5-62 Hazardous Driving ...4-8 Headlight Washer ...5-60 Headlights Control ...5-55 Flashing ...5-56 High-low beam ...5-56 Leveling ...5-56 On reminder ...5-55 HomeLink Wireless Control System ...5-62 Hood Release ...3-42 Horn ...5-61 J Jump...
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page382 Friday, May 19 2006 9:53 AM Black plate (382,1) Index F Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ...2-2 Fuel Filler lid and cap ...3-40 ... Release Lever ...3-36 Instrument Cluster ...5-33 Interior Care ...8-46 Interior Lights ...6-44 G Gauges ...5-33 Glove Box ...6-51 H Hazard Warning Flasher ...5-62 Hazardous Driving ...4-8 Headlight Washer ...5-60 Headlights Control ...5-55 Flashing ...5-56 High-low beam ...5-56 Leveling ...5-56 On reminder ...5-55 HomeLink Wireless Control System ...5-62 Hood Release ...3-42 Horn ...5-61 J Jump...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page383 Friday, May 19 2006 9:53 AM Black plate (383,1) Index L Lane-Change Signals ...5-57 Light Bulbs Replacement ...8-29 Specifications ...10-6 Lighter ...6-... Meters and Gauges ...5-33 Mirrors Outside mirrors ...3-53 Rearview mirror ...3-54 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-7 Moonroof ...3-43 R Rear Quarter Windows ...3-39 Rear Seat ...2-8 Rear Window Defroster ...5-60 Rearview Mirror ...3-54 Recreational Towing ...7-27 Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country ...9-12 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-9 S Safety Defects, Reporting ...9-38 Seat Belt System 3-point type...
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page383 Friday, May 19 2006 9:53 AM Black plate (383,1) Index L Lane-Change Signals ...5-57 Light Bulbs Replacement ...8-29 Specifications ...10-6 Lighter ...6-... Meters and Gauges ...5-33 Mirrors Outside mirrors ...3-53 Rearview mirror ...3-54 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-7 Moonroof ...3-43 R Rear Quarter Windows ...3-39 Rear Seat ...2-8 Rear Window Defroster ...5-60 Rearview Mirror ...3-54 Recreational Towing ...7-27 Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country ...9-12 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-9 S Safety Defects, Reporting ...9-38 Seat Belt System 3-point type...