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...accident. Day/Night lever Day Night 3-30 í Some models. Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page82 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (82,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by turning the ignition switch ...another car when changing lanes. Pull it is locked. Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to reduce glare of headlights from headlights Manual day/night mirror Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. For the manual day/night mirror, perform the adjustment ...
...accident. Day/Night lever Day Night 3-30 í Some models. Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page82 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (82,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by turning the ignition switch ...another car when changing lanes. Pull it is locked. Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to reduce glare of headlights from headlights Manual day/night mirror Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. For the manual day/night mirror, perform the adjustment ...
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... indicator light will be affected and may not operate normally. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page83 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (83,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Auto-dimming mirror The auto-dimming mirror automatically reduces glare of headlights from cars at the rear when the ignition switch is in...
... indicator light will be affected and may not operate normally. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page83 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (83,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Auto-dimming mirror The auto-dimming mirror automatically reduces glare of headlights from cars at the rear when the ignition switch is in...
Owner's Manual
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...Warning/Indicator Lights ...5-36 Beep Sounds ...5-48 Switches and Controls ...Lighting Control ...Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...Fog Lights í ...Windshield Wipers and Washer ...Headlight Washer í ...Rear Window Defroster ...Horn ...Hazard Warning Flasher ...HomeLink Wireless Control System í ...5-49 5-49 5-51 5-51 5-52 5-54 5-54... 5-55 5-56 5-56 í Some models. 5-1 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page97 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (97,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
...Warning/Indicator Lights ...5-36 Beep Sounds ...5-48 Switches and Controls ...Lighting Control ...Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...Fog Lights í ...Windshield Wipers and Washer ...Headlight Washer í ...Rear Window Defroster ...Horn ...Hazard Warning Flasher ...HomeLink Wireless Control System í ...5-49 5-49 5-51 5-51 5-52 5-54 5-54... 5-55 5-56 5-56 í Some models. 5-1 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page97 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (97,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
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... does not indicate an abnormality. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold (up to the ON position, the sound of the headlight leveling motors operating at a time) until you must restart the engine while the vehicle is not in the LOCK or ACC position, a beep...Make sure the parking brake is started in park (P). NOTE (With headlight auto-leveling) When the ignition switch is started (page 5-36). RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page99 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (99,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Starting the Engine NOTE If turning the key...
... does not indicate an abnormality. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold (up to the ON position, the sound of the headlight leveling motors operating at a time) until you must restart the engine while the vehicle is not in the LOCK or ACC position, a beep...Make sure the parking brake is started in park (P). NOTE (With headlight auto-leveling) When the ignition switch is started (page 5-36). RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page99 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (99,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Starting the Engine NOTE If turning the key...
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... instrument cluster illumination color turns to red). 5-35 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Dim Canceling the illumination dimmer When the headlight switch is turned to glare from surrounding brightness, cancel the illumination dimmer and increase the illumination intensity. The brightness of...of the instrument cluster illumination can be adjusted when the headlight switch is in other illuminations in any position. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page131 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (131,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qDashboard Illumination Rotate the thumb ...
... instrument cluster illumination color turns to red). 5-35 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Dim Canceling the illumination dimmer When the headlight switch is turned to glare from surrounding brightness, cancel the illumination dimmer and increase the illumination intensity. The brightness of...of the instrument cluster illumination can be adjusted when the headlight switch is in other illuminations in any position. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page131 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (131,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qDashboard Illumination Rotate the thumb ...
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page133 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (133,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Door-Ajar Warning Light Page 5-42 Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light... 5-42 Automatic Transmission Warning Light 5-42 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 5-43 Security Indicator Light 5-44 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light ...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page133 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (133,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Door-Ajar Warning Light Page 5-42 Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light... 5-42 Automatic Transmission Warning Light 5-42 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 5-43 Security Indicator Light 5-44 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light ...
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...an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-6). If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are on. 5-44 Form No.8T69-EA-04G It may be damaged. This light indicates one of two things: l The high-beam headlights are ...is turned to the correct tire pressure at an Authorized Mazda Dealer or the nearest service station. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page140 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (140,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Adjust the tire pressure ...
...an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-6). If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are on. 5-44 Form No.8T69-EA-04G It may be damaged. This light indicates one of two things: l The high-beam headlights are ...is turned to the correct tire pressure at an Authorized Mazda Dealer or the nearest service station. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page140 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (140,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Adjust the tire pressure ...
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page143 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (143,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE The power steering system is possible, but requires more physical effort. Thereafter, the indicator light will illuminate when the headlight autoleveling system has a malfunction. When operating the hazard warning lights, both...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page143 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (143,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE The power steering system is possible, but requires more physical effort. Thereafter, the indicator light will illuminate when the headlight autoleveling system has a malfunction. When operating the hazard warning lights, both...
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... on while the engine is necessary. NOTE To prevent discharging the battery, don't leave the lights on the end of the headlights have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a bright white beam over a wide area. High beam Low beam í Some models. 5-49 Form No....8T69-EA-04G qHeadlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forward for low. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page145 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (145,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Lighting Control WARNING Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs by yourself....
... on while the engine is necessary. NOTE To prevent discharging the battery, don't leave the lights on the end of the headlights have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a bright white beam over a wide area. High beam Low beam í Some models. 5-49 Form No....8T69-EA-04G qHeadlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forward for low. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page145 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (145,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Lighting Control WARNING Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs by yourself....
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...í The number of riders and weight of cargo in the luggage compartment change the angle of the headlights will illuminate when the headlight autoleveling system has a malfunction. í 5-50 Some models. Thereafter, the indicator light will be driven with the...is applied. If the indicator light illuminates, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page146 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (146,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qFlashing the Headlights To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you. NOTE The Daytime ...
...í The number of riders and weight of cargo in the luggage compartment change the angle of the headlights will illuminate when the headlight autoleveling system has a malfunction. í 5-50 Some models. Thereafter, the indicator light will be driven with the...is applied. If the indicator light illuminates, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page146 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (146,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qFlashing the Headlights To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you. NOTE The Daytime ...
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...the off position when released. To turn on without flashing or if it there. If an indicator light stays on the fog lights. The headlight switch must be burned out. í Some models. 5-51 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Right turn Right lane change OFF Left lane change...signal will self-cancel after a turn the headlight switch to be seen. If the indicator light continues to flash after the turn ) to its original position. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page147 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (147,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...
...the off position when released. To turn on without flashing or if it there. If an indicator light stays on the fog lights. The headlight switch must be burned out. í Some models. 5-51 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Right turn Right lane change OFF Left lane change...signal will self-cancel after a turn the headlight switch to be seen. If the indicator light continues to flash after the turn ) to its original position. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page147 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (147,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...
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...to MIST. If it to spray washer fluid. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page149 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (149,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls One-touch wipers For a single wiping cycle, push the lever up to Headlight Washer (page 5-54). qWindshield Washer Pull the ... you and hold it 's OK, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-53 Form No.8T69-EA-04G If the washer doesn't work, inspect the fluid level (page 8-21). NOTE (With headlight washers) When the headlights are on, the headlight washers operate automatically once every fifth time the windshield washer...
...to MIST. If it to spray washer fluid. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page149 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (149,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls One-touch wipers For a single wiping cycle, push the lever up to Headlight Washer (page 5-54). qWindshield Washer Pull the ... you and hold it 's OK, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-53 Form No.8T69-EA-04G If the washer doesn't work, inspect the fluid level (page 8-21). NOTE (With headlight washers) When the headlights are on, the headlight washers operate automatically once every fifth time the windshield washer...
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... the window. 5-54 í Some models. The indicator light illuminates during operation. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page150 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (150,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Headlight Washer í The ignition switch must be in the ON position. The rear window...has elapsed, press the switch again. Form No.8T69-EA-04G The ignition switch must be in the ON position and the headlights must be turned on the rear window defroster. CAUTION Don't use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to turn off automatically...
... the window. 5-54 í Some models. The indicator light illuminates during operation. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page150 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (150,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Headlight Washer í The ignition switch must be in the ON position. The rear window...has elapsed, press the switch again. Form No.8T69-EA-04G The ignition switch must be in the ON position and the headlights must be turned on the rear window defroster. CAUTION Don't use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to turn off automatically...
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...and offset. Braking and handling could be possible to Tires and Wheels on page 5-28. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page266 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (266,1) Maintenance... l l l l l l l Tire fit Wheel and bearing life Ground clearance Snow-chain clearance Speedometer calibration Headlight aim Bumper height Tire Pressure Monitoring System Limited-Slip Differential System l (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l l.../repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may not be affected, leading to install the...
...and offset. Braking and handling could be possible to Tires and Wheels on page 5-28. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page266 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (266,1) Maintenance... l l l l l l l Tire fit Wheel and bearing life Ground clearance Snow-chain clearance Speedometer calibration Headlight aim Bumper height Tire Pressure Monitoring System Limited-Slip Differential System l (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l l.../repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may not be affected, leading to install the...
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page267 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (267,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs Brake lights/Taillights Trunk light High-mount brake light Overhead light (Rear) Rear side-marker lights Rear turn signal lights License plate light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Vanity mirror lights Parking lights Reverse lights Courtesy lights Front side-marker lights Fog lights Headlights (High-beam) Front turn signal lights Headlights (Low-beam) Some models. 8-33 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page267 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (267,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs Brake lights/Taillights Trunk light High-mount brake light Overhead light (Rear) Rear side-marker lights Rear turn signal lights License plate light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Vanity mirror lights Parking lights Reverse lights Courtesy lights Front side-marker lights Fog lights Headlights (High-beam) Front turn signal lights Headlights (Low-beam) Some models. 8-33 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
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... of the bulb with a halogen bulb is broken, it is the HIGH beam. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page268 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (268,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Your Mazda's headlights and fog lights have replaceable halogen bulbs. The outboard bulb is the LOW beam,... and the inboard one is dangerous. Make sure the ignition switch is turned off . 2. If the glass portion is off and the headlight switch is touched with bare ...
... of the bulb with a halogen bulb is broken, it is the HIGH beam. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page268 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (268,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Your Mazda's headlights and fog lights have replaceable halogen bulbs. The outboard bulb is the LOW beam,... and the inboard one is dangerous. Make sure the ignition switch is turned off . 2. If the glass portion is off and the headlight switch is touched with bare ...
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... the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the bulb upward. (Halogen bulbs) 1. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page269 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (269,1) Maintenance and Care... 1. Detach the electrical connector from the sealing cover by gently pulling it . Carefully remove the headlight bulb from its socket in the reflector by pulling it straight back. 6. Install the new bulb... new bulb in the reverse order of removal. The bulbs must be replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 4. Swing the retaining spring out and away to dispose of the old bulb promptly ...
... the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the bulb upward. (Halogen bulbs) 1. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page269 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (269,1) Maintenance and Care... 1. Detach the electrical connector from the sealing cover by gently pulling it . Carefully remove the headlight bulb from its socket in the reflector by pulling it straight back. 6. Install the new bulb... new bulb in the reverse order of removal. The bulbs must be replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 4. Swing the retaining spring out and away to dispose of the old bulb promptly ...
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... a fuse is blown, replace it must be replaced. Next to air filter Normal Blown 3. NOTE l 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 Black plate (275,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Replacing the fuses under the hood If...
... a fuse is blown, replace it must be replaced. Next to air filter Normal Blown 3. NOTE l 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 Black plate (275,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Replacing the fuses under the hood If...
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Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page276 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (276,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qFuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) (Next ... Electric fan 60A ABS, DSC í 30A Lighter, Power control mirror, Accessory socket, Audio system 15A Headlight high beams í, Headlight cleaner í 15A Headlight low beam (RH) 15A Headlight low beam (LH) 15A DRL í (Headlight high beams) 30A DSC í 20A Seat warmer í 20A Headlight cleaner í 10A ― 8-42 í Some models.
Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page276 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (276,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qFuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) (Next ... Electric fan 60A ABS, DSC í 30A Lighter, Power control mirror, Accessory socket, Audio system 15A Headlight high beams í, Headlight cleaner í 15A Headlight low beam (RH) 15A Headlight low beam (LH) 15A DRL í (Headlight high beams) 30A DSC í 20A Seat warmer í 20A Headlight cleaner í 10A ― 8-42 í Some models.
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page312 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (312,1) Specifications qLight Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb High beam Headlights Low beam Halogen Xenon fusion Wattage 65 55 35 21 5 55 3.8 21 21 21/5 21 5 0.57 Category ECE R H9 H7 D2S WY21W W5W H11 ...cannot be replaced. The rear combination component must be replaced because they are an LED-type bulb. Form No.8T69-EA-04G When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of your vehicle. Interior light Light bulb Trunk light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Overhead light (Rear) Courtesy ...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page312 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (312,1) Specifications qLight Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb High beam Headlights Low beam Halogen Xenon fusion Wattage 65 55 35 21 5 55 3.8 21 21 21/5 21 5 0.57 Category ECE R H9 H7 D2S WY21W W5W H11 ...cannot be replaced. The rear combination component must be replaced because they are an LED-type bulb. Form No.8T69-EA-04G When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of your vehicle. Interior light Light bulb Trunk light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Overhead light (Rear) Courtesy ...