Owner's Manual
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... an open or leaving children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous. If inhaled, it clockwise. Keep the trunk closed when driving: Exhaust gas entering the cabin of consciousness and death. Opening the trunk lid with the key Insert the key into the slot and turn it can... leave your children or pets alone in the trunk is colorless, odorless, and highly poisonous. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page101 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (101,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Trunk Lid WARNING Never allow children to play with them: Leaving children or animals...
... an open or leaving children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous. If inhaled, it clockwise. Keep the trunk closed when driving: Exhaust gas entering the cabin of consciousness and death. Opening the trunk lid with the key Insert the key into the slot and turn it can... leave your children or pets alone in the trunk is colorless, odorless, and highly poisonous. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page101 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (101,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Trunk Lid WARNING Never allow children to play with them: Leaving children or animals...
Owner's Manual
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... ...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 Floor Mat ...4-8 ... ...4-8 Winter Driving ...4-9 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 Overloading ...4-11 Driving on Uneven Road ...4-12 Towing ...4-13 Trailer Towing ...4-13 4-1 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page129 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (129,1) 4 Before Driving Your...
... ...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 Floor Mat ...4-8 ... ...4-8 Winter Driving ...4-9 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 Overloading ...4-11 Driving on Uneven Road ...4-12 Towing ...4-13 Trailer Towing ...4-13 4-1 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page129 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (129,1) 4 Before Driving Your...
Owner's Manual
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...l Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. 4-2 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page130 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (130,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use of... more than 91RON) could cause the emission control system to as alcohol or ether compounds are generally referred to lose effectiveness. Your Mazda will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to 95RON) can only use 91[ (R M)/2 method] (96RON) or higher gasoline for emergency...
...l Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. 4-2 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page130 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (130,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use of... more than 91RON) could cause the emission control system to as alcohol or ether compounds are generally referred to lose effectiveness. Your Mazda will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to 95RON) can only use 91[ (R M)/2 method] (96RON) or higher gasoline for emergency...
Owner's Manual
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...hot. Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance. Ø USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. Ø Do not drive your Mazda with any modification to the original-equipment emission control system before the first sale and registration of the cabin interior, however this system) ... very hot after normal use and could cause serious injury or death. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page131 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (131,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system...
...hot. Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance. Ø USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. Ø Do not drive your Mazda with any modification to the original-equipment emission control system before the first sale and registration of the cabin interior, however this system) ... very hot after normal use and could cause serious injury or death. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page131 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (131,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system...
Owner's Manual
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... consciousness or even death could easily enter the cabin. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page132 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (132,1) 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...
... consciousness or even death could easily enter the cabin. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page132 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (132,1) 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...
Owner's Manual
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... is equipment or a device near the center of the wheel unit. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. A system error activation may cause radio interference with steel wire reinforcement in the vehicle.... qSystem Error Activation When the warning light flashes, there may be a tire puncture. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l l CAUTION Do not use non-genuine tire sealant. A digital device such as a DC...may damage the tire pressure sensor. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page175 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (175,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the warning ...
... is equipment or a device near the center of the wheel unit. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. A system error activation may cause radio interference with steel wire reinforcement in the vehicle.... qSystem Error Activation When the warning light flashes, there may be a tire puncture. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l l CAUTION Do not use non-genuine tire sealant. A digital device such as a DC...may damage the tire pressure sensor. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page175 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (175,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the warning ...
Owner's Manual
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...be hampered, which could lead to defrost the windshield and front door windows. Cold Hot To turn off . Press the AUTO switch. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page227 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (227,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System NOTE l Windshield defroster... air positions can be automatically controlled. WARNING Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather: position in congested traffic (high engine exhaust areas) or when quick cooling is desired. Selection of the airflow mode, air intake selector and amount of Automatic Air Conditioning 1. Outside...
...be hampered, which could lead to defrost the windshield and front door windows. Cold Hot To turn off . Press the AUTO switch. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page227 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (227,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System NOTE l Windshield defroster... air positions can be automatically controlled. WARNING Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather: position in congested traffic (high engine exhaust areas) or when quick cooling is desired. Selection of the airflow mode, air intake selector and amount of Automatic Air Conditioning 1. Outside...
Owner's Manual
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... 43.5 psi) is not properly inflated, the tire pressure monitoring system warning light will be exhausted from the back of the compressor and you could damage it turned off and remove the compressor hose...-minute period, it indicates overheating. After driving the vehicle for the correct tire inflation pressure. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page312 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (312,1) In... the compressor for 30 minutes or longer. CAUTION Ø Drive carefully to an Authorized Mazda Dealer and keep the vehicle speed below the correct tire pressure, inflate the tire to the...
... 43.5 psi) is not properly inflated, the tire pressure monitoring system warning light will be exhausted from the back of the compressor and you could damage it turned off and remove the compressor hose...-minute period, it indicates overheating. After driving the vehicle for the correct tire inflation pressure. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page312 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (312,1) In... the compressor for 30 minutes or longer. CAUTION Ø Drive carefully to an Authorized Mazda Dealer and keep the vehicle speed below the correct tire pressure, inflate the tire to the...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page334 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (334,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months ... rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play Manual transmission oil Rear differential oil Driveshaft dust boots Bolts and nuts on chassis and body Exhaust system and heat shields All locks and hinges L I T I I I I Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) Inspect annually I I I I R R I T I I R *2 ENGINE Engine oil Engine oil filter Drive belts...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page334 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (334,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months ... rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play Manual transmission oil Rear differential oil Driveshaft dust boots Bolts and nuts on chassis and body Exhaust system and heat shields All locks and hinges L I T I I I I Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) Inspect annually I I I I R R I T I I R *2 ENGINE Engine oil Engine oil filter Drive belts...
Owner's Manual
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...Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period .... Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with the inscription "FL22" on chassis and body Exhaust system and heat shields All locks and hinges Washer fluid level AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air...Driveshaft dust boots Bolts and nuts on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page337 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (337,1)...
...Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period .... Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with the inscription "FL22" on chassis and body Exhaust system and heat shields All locks and hinges Washer fluid level AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air...Driveshaft dust boots Bolts and nuts on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page337 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (337,1)...
Owner's Manual
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It will indicate whether the brakes have drain holes that uses high-speed or hard brushes. Refer to clean the wheels. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page376 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (376,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care CAUTION Don't use steel wool, abrasive ... road grime without removing it. Water trapped there will speed up rusting and deterioration of such underbody parts as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system, even though these areas because they will cause rusting.
It will indicate whether the brakes have drain holes that uses high-speed or hard brushes. Refer to clean the wheels. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page376 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (376,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care CAUTION Don't use steel wool, abrasive ... road grime without removing it. Water trapped there will speed up rusting and deterioration of such underbody parts as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system, even though these areas because they will cause rusting.
Owner's Manual
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...goal. If after exhausting the procedures in an arbitration program administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). Mazda Canada Inc. However, before you can proceed with CAMVAP you have another option. Mazda's participation in CAMVAP makes a valuable contribution to follow your Mazda dispute resolution process as...or one of it's dealers (that all parties cannot agree upon), the owner may be resolved through binding arbitration. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page385 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (385,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety...
...goal. If after exhausting the procedures in an arbitration program administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). Mazda Canada Inc. However, before you can proceed with CAMVAP you have another option. Mazda's participation in CAMVAP makes a valuable contribution to follow your Mazda dispute resolution process as...or one of it's dealers (that all parties cannot agree upon), the owner may be resolved through binding arbitration. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page385 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (385,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page433 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (433,1) Index C Capacities ...10-5 Carbon Monoxide ...4-4 Catalytic Converter ...4-3 Cell Phones ...9-16 Center ... switch ...5-28 TCS/DSC Indicator light ...5-27 E Emergency Starting ...7-19 Jump-starting ...7-20 Push-starting ...7-23 Emergency Towing ...7-24 Emission Control System ...4-3 Engine Coolant ...8-14 Exhaust gas ...4-4 Hood release ...3-45 Oil ...8-12 Overheating ...7-17 Starting ...5-4 Engine Compartment Overview ...8-11 Engine Coolant Overheating ...7-17 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-38...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page433 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (433,1) Index C Capacities ...10-5 Carbon Monoxide ...4-4 Catalytic Converter ...4-3 Cell Phones ...9-16 Center ... switch ...5-28 TCS/DSC Indicator light ...5-27 E Emergency Starting ...7-19 Jump-starting ...7-20 Push-starting ...7-23 Emergency Towing ...7-24 Emission Control System ...4-3 Engine Coolant ...8-14 Exhaust gas ...4-4 Hood release ...3-45 Oil ...8-12 Overheating ...7-17 Starting ...5-4 Engine Compartment Overview ...8-11 Engine Coolant Overheating ...7-17 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-38...