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Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Trunk lid ...page 3-31 Rear window defroster ...page 5-60 Antenna ...page 6-10 Power windows ...page 3-34 Outside mirror ...page 3-48 Tires ...page 8-22 Light bulbs ...page 8-27 Hood ...page 3-38 Windshield wiper blades ...page 8-18 Moonroof ...page 3-40 Fuel-filler lid ...page 3-37 Doors and keys ...page 3-27 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1-5
Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Trunk lid ...page 3-31 Rear window defroster ...page 5-60 Antenna ...page 6-10 Power windows ...page 3-34 Outside mirror ...page 3-48 Tires ...page 8-22 Light bulbs ...page 8-27 Hood ...page 3-38 Windshield wiper blades ...page 8-18 Moonroof ...page 3-40 Fuel-filler lid ...page 3-37 Doors and keys ...page 3-27 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1-5
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opening/closing and adjustment of basic operations and controls; 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of various parts. Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ...3-2 Advanced Keys í ...3-2 Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ...(without Advanced Key) ...Keyless Entry System (with Retractable Type Key) ...Door Locks ...Trunk Lid ...Inside Trunk Release Lever ...Power Windows ...Rear Quarter Windows ...Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ...Hood ...Moonroof í ...Security System ...Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) ...Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) ...Theft-Deterrent System...
opening/closing and adjustment of basic operations and controls; 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of various parts. Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ...3-2 Advanced Keys í ...3-2 Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ...(without Advanced Key) ...Keyless Entry System (with Retractable Type Key) ...Door Locks ...Trunk Lid ...Inside Trunk Release Lever ...Power Windows ...Rear Quarter Windows ...Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ...Hood ...Moonroof í ...Security System ...Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) ...Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) ...Theft-Deterrent System...
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...started (page 5-39). l If turning the ignition switch is started . ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some of the fuel pump motor operating near the fuel tank can be removing the key to the ACC position when the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates in 1 or R with an...transmission is much more important where you release the start knob into LOCK position is dangerous. This does not indicate an abnormality. Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System LOCK (Released) The steering wheel locks to the ON position. It will not lock/unlock using the ...
...started (page 5-39). l If turning the ignition switch is started . ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some of the fuel pump motor operating near the fuel tank can be removing the key to the ACC position when the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates in 1 or R with an...transmission is much more important where you release the start knob into LOCK position is dangerous. This does not indicate an abnormality. Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System LOCK (Released) The steering wheel locks to the ON position. It will not lock/unlock using the ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Then remove it counterclockwise. Additionally, use only a genuine Mazda fuel cap or an approved equivalent, available at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Fuel can result in a serious malfunction of the incorrect fuel filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap may also cause the check engine light in fuel leak, which could be ignited by sparks or flames...
.... Then remove it counterclockwise. Additionally, use only a genuine Mazda fuel cap or an approved equivalent, available at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Fuel can result in a serious malfunction of the incorrect fuel filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap may also cause the check engine light in fuel leak, which could be ignited by sparks or flames...
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... slide the hood latch lever to unlock the hood. The check engine light may indicate a different problem. qOpening the Hood 1. Release handle 2. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as it may illuminate when the cap isn't tightened securely. Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked...: A hood that is not closed and securely locked is tightened securely. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is dangerous as possible.
... slide the hood latch lever to unlock the hood. The check engine light may indicate a different problem. qOpening the Hood 1. Release handle 2. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as it may illuminate when the cap isn't tightened securely. Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked...: A hood that is not closed and securely locked is tightened securely. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is dangerous as possible.
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Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ...Fuel Requirements ...Emission Control System ...Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ... 4-2 4-2 4-3 4-4 Before Starting the Engine ...4-5 Before Getting In ...4-5 After Getting In ...4-5 Driving Tips ...4-6 Break-In Period ...4-6 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-6 Hazardous Driving ...4-7 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-7 Winter Driving ...4-8 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-9 Overloading ...4-10 Towing ...4-11 Trailer Towing ...4-11 4-1 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 4-3 4-4 Before Starting the Engine ...4-5 Before Getting In ...4-5 After Getting In ...4-5 Driving Tips ...4-6 Break-In Period ...4-6 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-6 Hazardous Driving ...4-7 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-7 Winter Driving ...4-8 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-9 Overloading ...4-10 Towing ...4-11 Trailer Towing ...4-11 4-1 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda.
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... octane ratings be marketed under the name "Gasohol". l Gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION Ø USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. Fuel with a rating lower than 87[ (R+M)/2 method] (lower than 91RON) could cause the emission control system to...of any methanol. Other cleaning agents and additives may not be used temporarily for best performance. Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use 91[ (R+M)/2 method] (96RON) or higher gasoline for...
... octane ratings be marketed under the name "Gasohol". l Gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION Ø USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. Fuel with a rating lower than 87[ (R+M)/2 method] (lower than 91RON) could cause the emission control system to...of any methanol. Other cleaning agents and additives may not be used temporarily for best performance. Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use 91[ (R+M)/2 method] (96RON) or higher gasoline for...
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... to get very hot. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anything flammable. 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 ...the cabin interior, however this system) that enables your Mazda with any modification to the original-equipment emission control system before the first sale and registration of engine malfunction. Ø Don't coast...
... to get very hot. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anything flammable. 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 ...the cabin interior, however this system) that enables your Mazda with any modification to the original-equipment emission control system before the first sale and registration of engine malfunction. Ø Don't coast...
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... of consciousness or even death could easily enter the cabin. The exhaust pipe could cause loss of consciousness and death. Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and the engine ...running for a long time even in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. Because exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide, it can cause loss of consciousness or even death to draw fresh air when...
... of consciousness or even death could easily enter the cabin. The exhaust pipe could cause loss of consciousness and death. Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and the engine ...running for a long time even in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. Because exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide, it can cause loss of consciousness or even death to draw fresh air when...
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...either slow or fast, for extended periods of time. l Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on fuel and repairs. l Keep windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm (over 7,000 rpm) for a long period of...the drivetrain. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may add to the performance, economy, and life of fuel. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. l Keep the engine tuned. l Don't carry unnecessary weight. l ...
...either slow or fast, for extended periods of time. l Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on fuel and repairs. l Keep windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm (over 7,000 rpm) for a long period of...the drivetrain. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may add to the performance, economy, and life of fuel. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. l Keep the engine tuned. l Don't carry unnecessary weight. l ...
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NOTE l Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use of the accelerator. Should power-assist fail, you may damage the starter and drain the ... up without use . To protect the engine, when the engine coolant temperature is cold or warm, it idle for more than the red zone. 5-5 The fuel supply will be greater than normal to the brake pedal. But the distance required to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. After starting the...
NOTE l Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use of the accelerator. Should power-assist fail, you may damage the starter and drain the ... up without use . To protect the engine, when the engine coolant temperature is cold or warm, it idle for more than the red zone. 5-5 The fuel supply will be greater than normal to the brake pedal. But the distance required to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. After starting the...
Owner's Manual
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...protect the engine. This could be stopped to skid. DOWN switches l l When driving slowly, the gears may feel engine-braking because the fuel delivery will shift to deploy in tire speed could be impacted causing injury. Don't run the engine with the steering shift switches, press ...either of the steering wheel when using the steering shift switches is dangerous. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Keep your hands on the steering wheel rim when using fingers or thumbs on the steering shift switches: Putting your...
...protect the engine. This could be stopped to skid. DOWN switches l l When driving slowly, the gears may feel engine-braking because the fuel delivery will shift to deploy in tire speed could be impacted causing injury. Don't run the engine with the steering shift switches, press ...either of the steering wheel when using the steering shift switches is dangerous. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Keep your hands on the steering wheel rim when using fingers or thumbs on the steering shift switches: Putting your...
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... a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may cause undesired operation. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and...
... a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may cause undesired operation. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and...
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Speedometer ...page 5-34 Speed Unit Selector ...page 5-34 Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector ...page 5-34 Tachometer ...page 5-35 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...page 5-36 Fuel Gauge ...page 5-36 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge ...page 5-36 5-33 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate.
Speedometer ...page 5-34 Speed Unit Selector ...page 5-34 Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector ...page 5-34 Tachometer ...page 5-35 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...page 5-36 Fuel Gauge ...page 5-36 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge ...page 5-36 5-33 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate.
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... over 999.9 km (mile). l l qTachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in trip meter B. Trip meter The trip meter can record the distance from where the fuel tank is filled. For instance, trip meter A can record the distance from the ON position. Return it to compute.... Manual transmission When trip meter A is opened. One is recorded in trip meter A, and the other is recorded in thousands of kilometers (miles). Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators NOTE When the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position, the odometer or trip meters cannot be displayed.
... over 999.9 km (mile). l l qTachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in trip meter B. Trip meter The trip meter can record the distance from where the fuel tank is filled. For instance, trip meter A can record the distance from the ON position. Return it to compute.... Manual transmission When trip meter A is opened. One is recorded in trip meter A, and the other is recorded in thousands of kilometers (miles). Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators NOTE When the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position, the odometer or trip meters cannot be displayed.
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Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators CAUTION Don't run at an rpm lower than the red zone. To protect the engine, when the engine coolant temperature is near E, refuel as soon as possible. Low fuel warning light qEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge The engine coolant temperature gauge shows the ...Pressure Gauge If the needle is low, the engine does not run the engine with the tachometer needle in the tank. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is normal when the engine oil pressure gauge needle points halfway between L and H with an overheated...
Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators CAUTION Don't run at an rpm lower than the red zone. To protect the engine, when the engine coolant temperature is near E, refuel as soon as possible. Low fuel warning light qEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge The engine coolant temperature gauge shows the ...Pressure Gauge If the needle is low, the engine does not run the engine with the tachometer needle in the tank. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is normal when the engine oil pressure gauge needle points halfway between L and H with an overheated...
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...it 's low, add oil. 2. Then follow steps 1 through 3. 1. Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators If the needle on the gauge doesn't move , have your vehicle checked at every second fuel filling. Bright qDashboard Illumination Rotate the thumb wheel to adjust the brightness of oil injected to... CAUTION Don't run the engine if the oil pressure is best to its structural design. It could result in any position. NOTE The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of engine oil due to keep the engine oil level in your vehicle consumes a small amount of the engine oil ...
...it 's low, add oil. 2. Then follow steps 1 through 3. 1. Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators If the needle on the gauge doesn't move , have your vehicle checked at every second fuel filling. Bright qDashboard Illumination Rotate the thumb wheel to adjust the brightness of oil injected to... CAUTION Don't run the engine if the oil pressure is best to its structural design. It could result in any position. NOTE The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of engine oil due to keep the engine oil level in your vehicle consumes a small amount of the engine oil ...
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Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Brake System Warning Light Page 5-41 Charging System Warning Light 5-42 Engine Oil Level Warning Light 5-42 Engine Coolant Level Warning Light 5-43 Check Engine Light 5-43 ABS Warning Light 5-41 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-44 Low Fuel Warning Light 5-44 Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep 5-45 5-39
Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Brake System Warning Light Page 5-41 Charging System Warning Light 5-42 Engine Oil Level Warning Light 5-42 Engine Coolant Level Warning Light 5-43 Check Engine Light 5-43 ABS Warning Light 5-41 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-44 Low Fuel Warning Light 5-44 Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep 5-45 5-39
Owner's Manual
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... engine oil level (page 8-12). Check the light. We recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Drive to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Although your vehicle towed to the side of -way. 2. Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds 2. Turn off the right-of the road ...high performance RENESIS rotary engine in your vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of oil injected to immediately add engine oil, do not drive at every second fuel filling. Mazda recommends checking the oil level at high speed, keep the engine ...
... engine oil level (page 8-12). Check the light. We recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Drive to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Although your vehicle towed to the side of -way. 2. Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds 2. Turn off the right-of the road ...high performance RENESIS rotary engine in your vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of oil injected to immediately add engine oil, do not drive at every second fuel filling. Mazda recommends checking the oil level at high speed, keep the engine ...
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... or does not illuminate at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work in the fuel gauge signals that the fuel tank will soon be empty. qLow Fuel Warning Light qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light Low... problem. If any of time. Refuel as soon as possible. If the check engine light remains on in the following cases: l The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty. An air bag/ pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death. l ...
... or does not illuminate at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work in the fuel gauge signals that the fuel tank will soon be empty. qLow Fuel Warning Light qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light Low... problem. If any of time. Refuel as soon as possible. If the check engine light remains on in the following cases: l The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty. An air bag/ pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death. l ...