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Popular 2005 Mazda RX-8 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 44
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page44 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
WARNING
Hot Air Bag Inflators: Hot air bag inflators are very hot. Don't touch the internal components of front seats. An Authorized Mazda Dealer can provide the special care needed in the removal and installation of the air bag modules after inflation, the...
Owner's Manual - Page 71
... not using a fuel filler cap may also cause the check engine light in an accident. Fuel Vapor: Fuel vapor is pressure in fuel leak, which could be ignited by sparks or flames causing serious burns and injuries. Additionally, use only a genuine Mazda fuel cap or an approved equivalent, available at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Fuel spray is released when there is dangerous. Then remove...
Owner's Manual - Page 72
... securely, driven, and restarted the engine several times), it may illuminate on when the cap isn't tightened securely. The check engine light may indicate a different problem. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page72 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
qFuel-Filler Lid
To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release.
Owner's Manual - Page 86
...RON) could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page86 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM
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Before Driving Your Mazda
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to lose effectiveness...
Owner's Manual - Page 93
... studded tires. Use only the same size and type tires (snow, radial, or nonradial) on all four wheels Don't go faster than recommended on wet and dry roads. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page93 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM
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Before Driving Your Mazda
Driving Tips Winter Driving
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CAUTION
Check local regulations before using tires with snow tires. NOTE
Carry emergency gear...
Owner's Manual - Page 132
...highlighted areas
Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Brake System Warning Light Page 5-38
Charging System Warning Light
5-39
Engine Oil Level Warning Light
5-39
Engine Coolant Level Warning Light
5-40
Check Engine Light
5-40
ABS Warning Light
5-41
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light
5-41
Low Fuel Warning Light
5-42
Seat Belt Warning Light
5-42
5-36
Form No.8T69...
Owner's Manual - Page 136
...vehicle consumes a small amount of the engine depends on in extensive engine damage. The emission control system has a problem. l
This warning light indicates low engine coolant level. l
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If the check engine light remains on or flashes continuously, do not drive at every second fuel filling. Mazda recommends checking the oil level at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer...
Owner's Manual - Page 147
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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls Turn and Lane-Change Signals
qTurn Signal
Move the signal lever down (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn the headlight switch to the or OFF position. If the indicator light continues to flash after the turn on the front fog lights. The headlight switch must be burned out.
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Some models...
Owner's Manual - Page 235
...Schedule ...8-8 Owner Maintenance Precautions ...8-9 Engine Compartment Overview ...8-11 Engine Oil ...8-12 Engine Coolant ...8-15 Brake/Clutch Fluid ...8-18 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ...8-19 Washer Fluid ...8-21 Body Lubrication ...8-22 Air Filter ...8-22 Wiper Blades ...8-23 Battery ...8-26 Tires ...8-28 Light Bulbs ...8-33 Fuses ...8-40 Appearance Care ...How to keep your Mazda in top...
Owner's Manual - Page 238
...filter Drive belt AIR FILTER Air filter IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs FUEL SYSTEM Fuel filter Fuel lines, hoses and connections*1 COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system Engine coolant CHASSIS and BODY Brake line, hoses and connection Disk brakes Tire (Rotation) Steering operation and linkages Front and rear suspension and ball joints Manual transmission oil Rear differential oil Driveshaft dust boots Exhaust...
Owner's Manual - Page 240
... lights CHASSIS and BODY Brake line, hoses and connection Brake and clutch fluid level Brake fluid Disk brakes Tire (Rotation) Tire inflation pressure and tire wear Steering operation and linkages Front and rear suspension and ball joints Manual transmission oil Rear differential oil Driveshaft dust boots Exhaust system and heat shields All locks and hinges Washer fluid level Flat tire repair kit...
Owner's Manual - Page 245
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance Engine Compartment Overview
Engine oil-filler cap Automatic transmission fluid-level dipstick (only for automatic transmission) Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Cooling system cap
Engine coolant reservoir Battery Fuse block (near battery)
Fuse block (next to air filter) Air filter
8-11
Form No.8T69...
Owner's Manual - Page 257
... cover and remove the filter. Air filter
qReplacing Windshield Wiper Blades
5. Replace the filter according to the wiper blades, don't use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other components, don't move the wipers by some commercial car washes.
Repeat if necessary. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page257 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM
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Maintenance and Care
Owner...
Owner's Manual - Page 269
... bulb from the electrical connector by yourself. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
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Form No.8T69-EA-04G Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from the bulb. 3. NOTE
Use the protective cover and carton of the replacement bulb to free the headlight bulb. 5. Swing the retaining spring out and away...
Owner's Manual - Page 275
...to air filter Normal Blown
3. NOTE
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To replace the MAIN fuse, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 8-42). RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page275 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Replacing the fuses under the hood. Verify that the engine cover is blown, it with a new one of the same amperage rating.
If a fuse is securely installed...
Owner's Manual - Page 305
...Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Service Publications Service Publications
Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to the chart below.
PUBLICATION ORDER NUMBER 9999-95-064B-05 99999-95-040G-05 9999-95-079C-05 (U.S.A. qOWNER'S MANUAL:
This booklet contains information regarding the proper care and operation of the drive train, body and...
Owner's Manual - Page 310
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Specifications Specifications
qEngine
Item Type Displacement Compression ratio Model Rotary engine 654 ml × 2 (654 cc × 2, 40.0 cu in × 2) 10.0
qElectrical System
Battery Alternator Starter Spark-plug number Spark-plug gap *1 Standard *2 ex factory Manual transmission Automatic transmission Trailing side Leading side Item Manual transmission Automatic transmission Model 12V...
Owner's Manual - Page 311
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Specifications
qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities) Item Engine oil With oil filter replacement Without oil filter replacement L 3.5 3.3 9.8 1.75 8.7 1.3 60 Unit US qt 3.7 3.5 10.4 1.8 9.2 1.4 15.9 (US gal) Imp qt 3.1 2.9 8.6 1.5 7.7 1.1 13.2 (Imp gal)
Coolant Manual transmission oil Automatic transmission fluid Rear differential oil Fuel tank Check oil and fluid levels with...
Owner's Manual - Page 316
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Before Starting the Engine ...4-6 After getting in ...4-6 Before getting in ...4-6 Body Lubrication ...8-22 Brake/Clutch Fluid ...8-18 Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...5-7 Foot brake ...5-4 Pad wear indicator ...5-8 Parking brake ...5-5 Warning light ...5-6 Break-In Period ...4-7 Bulb Replacement ...8-33
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Capacities ...10-5 Carbon Monoxide ...4-5 Catalytic Converter ...4-3 Cell Phones...
Owner's Manual - Page 317
...(Manually Operated Seats) ...2-2 Fuel Filler lid and cap ...3-19 Gauge ...5-34 Requirements ...4-2 Tank capacity ...10-5 Fuses ...8-40 Panel description ...8-42 Replacement ...8-40
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Emergency Starting ...7-20 Flooded engine ...7-20 Jump-starting ...7-21 Push-starting ...7-24 Emergency Towing ...7-25 Emission Control System ...4-3 Engine Coolant ...8-15 Exhaust gas ...4-5 Hood release ...3-21 Oil...
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